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In a message titled “Safety Tip Tuesday,” Mississippi law enforcement urged drivers to share the road with motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians and to use extra caution in low-visibility conditions.
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Weather forecasters say highs near 90 degrees are expected across the Mid-South on Friday, with a cold front bringing cooler, less humid air by Sunday.
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Jamyla Elliott and Graceyn Smith from Northeast Mississippi Community College earned top honors at the State Art Show held in Scooba, Mississippi.
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Students in the Christian Nursing Organization’s ADN Nursing program donated baby items to three local pregnancy resource centers as part of a spring service project, the group said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it has narrowed its Statewide Transit Plan to 10 proposed solutions and is asking residents to complete a survey by Friday, April 17.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a planned public meeting on proposed U.S. 80 intersection improvements in Brandon has been postponed. MDOT said it will announce a new date.
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An organization thanked its facilities team for work last week, saying staff supported orientations, lawn events and a science fair and worked behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly, the organization said.
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Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates are locked in a dispute over Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which they say accounts for a large share of U.S. intelligence collection and may allow warrantless surveillance of Americans.
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Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., threatened former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi with contempt Monday, a day before a scheduled deposition by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
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U.S. Southern Command says Joint Task Force Southern Spear carried out a strike Monday on a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two men it identified as “narco-terrorists.”
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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed Monday that additional members of Congress are involved in misconduct akin to allegations against Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he will resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, calling the claims false and apologizing to family and constituents. Lawmakers from both parties praised the decision while some Republicans pressed for answers about what party leaders knew.
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Lena Dunham told ‘The Interview’ podcast that her father declined to be seen voting with her in the 2012 Obama-Romney election, a moment she said made her realize the personal reach of online hate.
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Dave McGinnis, a former Arizona Cardinals head coach and longtime Tennessee Titans assistant, died Monday at 74, the Titans said. He was hospitalized for an illness in early March and died at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital with his family by his side, the team said.
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Péter Magyar toppled Viktor Orbán in a landslide Sunday and is the country’s new prime minister, according to election results. Magyar, once an Orbán loyalist, emerged as an opposition leader in 2024, news reports say.
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Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say Mississippi State lost two straight home series and will head onto the road to try to rebound in SEC play. They spoke with Brooks Bryan for his take on the struggles.
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Elementary music teacher Daniel Stallworth from Moss Point earned a spot in the ‘American Idol’ top 9 after performances of rock and soul hits. Fans have supported his journey through multiple episodes.
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State Auditor Shad White announced over $7.4 million in civil demands against Management & Training Corporation, accusing the company of staffing violations at three prisons. The case has been referred to the Attorney General’s Office for enforcement.
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State law requires school districts to establish driver education programs and will require first-time license applicants to show proof of training, officials said.
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President Donald Trump announced the start of a naval blockade of Iranian ports to pressure Tehran amid ongoing conflict in the region. Iran threatened retaliation as talks aimed at ending the war stall.
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