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A slow-moving cold front is expected to swing through mid-morning tomorrow, bringing a prolonged round of severe storms after an earlier round of stray showers, forecasters said.
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A federal judge in Oregon has imposed new restrictions on the use of tear gas and other crowd-control tactics by federal agents during protests outside Portland’s ICE building. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Oregon.
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Five members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team have received asylum in Australia, leaving the rest of the squad to decide whether to stay or return home amid ongoing conflict. The move follows protests and international pressure.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran against obstructing oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, promising a forceful response if it occurs. Gas prices in the U.S. are rising amid tensions with Iran.
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Sen. Rand Paul aims to hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS next week, according to the Kentucky senator.
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Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Monday that President Donald Trump’s description of the war in Iran as an “excursion” was “deeply disrespectful” to service members after watching a dignified transfer of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington.
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Center Tyler Linderbaum agreed to a three-year, $81 million contract that makes him the highest-paid interior offensive lineman, ESPN reported, as the Las Vegas Raiders used a league-high cap space to sign multiple veterans, Fox News Digital reported.
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Team USA secured a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals after defeating Mexico 5-3 in Houston, powered by Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony.
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A visitor’s death at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park highlights ongoing safety issues as visitors reportedly ignore barriers and enter restricted areas.
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Mississippi State will end nonconference play Tuesday night before traveling to Arkansas to begin Southeastern Conference play, the school’s schedule shows. Coach Brian O’Connor spoke about the team’s start to the 2026 season on SportsTalk Mississippi.
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Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk say Mississippi State has emerged from the first three weeks of the season without the early losses that have dogged preseason favorites Arkansas, LSU and Vanderbilt.
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Oil prices surged Monday as Iran appointed a new supreme leader and intensified its military stance, disrupting global supply routes and impacting markets worldwide.
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The Mississippi House has passed a bill allowing licensed businesses to purchase alcohol from alternative sources if the state ABC fails to deliver on time, aiming to ease ongoing supply backlogs.
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Legislation proposes establishing a fund to finance energy projects aimed at boosting industrial energy readiness and economic growth across the state.
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A Mississippi Today analysis found Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office used unverified credit data from Experian to flag roughly 50,000 voters as inactive after a July rollout, prompting concerns from local officials and voting-rights advocates.
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Mississippi voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees for Congress on Tuesday, with general election races set for Nov. 3. All incumbents except one are on the ballot.
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A federal jury in Greenville cleared James Michael Fisher of charges related to the 2017 crash that killed 16 service members. The trial focused on allegations of false statements and obstruction of justice.
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A traffic advisory says the median crossover on Brookway Boulevard just west of I-55 in Lincoln County is closed for roughly one month while crews work on an interchange reconstruction project.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two ramps will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, for an interstate resurfacing project.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said FEMA is still reviewing the state’s request for Individual Assistance, but Public Assistance is available in 38 counties.
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