Mississippi makes driver’s education mandatory in all high schools
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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U.S. begins naval blockade of Iranian ports amid escalating tensions
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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Miss. high court blocks judge’s order tying custody to attendance at autism fundraiser
The Mississippi Supreme Court barred a Bolivar County youth court judge from requiring parents in pending cases to attend her autism awareness event, after the state child welfare agency filed an emergency petition, officials said.
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Mississippi auditor seeks $7.4 million from private prison operator for staffing violations
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White has demanded $7.4 million from Utah-based Management & Training Corporation for failing to maintain proper staffing at its prisons. The company has disputed the claim and referred the matter to the attorney general for enforcement.
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Reeves vetoes portions of $253 million ‘Christmas tree’ spending, including Tupelo hotel and Jackson golf course
Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday used line-item vetoes to block funding for seven projects from a recently approved $253 million spending package, including a Tupelo hotel redevelopment and upgrades to a Jackson golf facility, he said.
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Miss. DOT holds Equipment Operators Roadeo in Tupelo
The Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 1 on April 9 in Tupelo, the department said. The event gave employees a chance to demonstrate vehicle and heavy-equipment skills and receive judged feedback, MDOT said.
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Open Gym Volleyball to debut Sunday at Ripley Sportsplex
Organizers said the free session will be held Sunday, April 19, from 2-5 p.m. and is open to all ages, skill levels and schools.
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New night class began April 13; enrollment still open
Organizers said a new night adult education class began April 13 and that enrollment remains open. Students who sign up may be eligible for the program’s May 2026 graduation.
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Tupelo Police Chaplain Celebrates 35 Years of Service
Bro. David Hamilton was recognized for his three decades of service as a chaplain for the Tupelo Police Department during a recent citizens board meeting.
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Mississippi auditor demands private prison company repay $7.4 million
State Auditor Shad White announced civil demands totaling over $7.4 million against Management & Training Corporation, accusing the company of underpaying for staffing at state prisons.
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Public safety telecommunicators recognized as first responders
Public safety telecommunicators — the operators who answer emergency calls — are being honored this week as the initial link in emergency response, a news release said.
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Quiet Tuesday expected, but forecasters warn of record-challenging temperatures
Forecasters said a mostly quiet day is expected Tuesday, but temperatures could threaten existing records. A social media post noted normal mid-April highs are in the low to mid 70s.
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Bentonville man charged in attempted Tupelo ATM break-in
Tupelo police say Edwin Abraham Cardenas Figuera was arrested in Bentonville and extradited to Mississippi on an attempted grand larceny charge.
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Tupelo man charged with cyberstalking
Kiantae J. Fair, 28, was arrested April 9 and charged with one count of cyberstalking after a victim reported weeks of online harassment, the Tupelo Police Department said.
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17-year-old charged with aggravated assault after Tupelo shooting
Tupelo police say officers responding to shots fired on April 12 found a person with a gunshot wound to the leg. A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
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Dinghy route recreated as details emerge in disappearance of American woman in Bahamas
Authorities and local mariners reconstructed the route a Michigan couple took before the woman vanished at sea, while the husband remains jailed as investigators shift to a recovery effort.
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Justice, Compassion, and the Call for Integrity in Our Communities
As recent events unfold—from debates over federal funding to the tragic loss of life at immigration facilities—Christ calls us to embody justice, mercy, and humility in all we do.
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Ex-CIA Director Says 25th Amendment Was ‘Written With’ Trump ‘in Mind’
Former CIA Director John Brennan said Saturday he believed the 25th Amendment was written with President Donald Trump “in mind,” comments that followed calls from Democrats for the president’s removal after threats toward Iran.
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U.S. military: 5 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strikes
The U.S. military said Sunday that five people were killed in strikes on boats in the Eastern Pacific and that intelligence showed the vessels were on known narco-trafficking routes.
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Oil tops $100 after Trump says U.S. will blockade ships at Strait of Hormuz
Oil futures climbed above $100 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military would begin blocking ships seeking to enter the Strait of Hormuz, market data showed.
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