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Caitlin Clark had 34 points and 12 assists as the Indiana Fever rallied to a 111-91 win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday, extending the Fever’s season scoring streak and sending them into the WNBA’s FIBA World Cup break.
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Bill Miller, the home plate umpire, failed to overturn any calls in eight challenged pitches during the Reds’ 10-8 victory at Wrigley Field, marking a rare and notable performance with the automated ball-strike system.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a suspension of state funding for Flock Safety’s AI-powered cameras amid growing privacy worries and local contract cancellations.
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President Donald Trump said his administration entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the United States access to about 65 billion barrels of the country’s untapped oil reserves. He said the arrangement would come at a cost but provided no further details.
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Adebola Festus Adekunle, 26, was brought to the United States to face federal charges alleging sextortion that prosecutors say led a 16-year-old Starkville student to take his own life.
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Mississippi high school football moved into full swing Aug. 27-28 as the Mississippi High School Activities Association began its season and MAIS teams played their second week, officials and schedules show.
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U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker told the Magnolia Tribune that private investment, job gains and defense and health care projects show Mississippi is making measurable progress.
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Mississippi has seen a significant drop in overdose deaths over the past four years, but officials warn that certain areas remain affected. State leaders are rallying around continued prevention initiatives ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day.
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Adebola Festus Adekumle has been extradited from Nigeria to face charges related to the sextortion case that contributed to the death of 16-year-old Walker Montgomery, authorities say.
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Protesters gathered near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to urge protections for voting rights amid recent legal and legislative changes affecting Black voters. The event coincided with heightened concerns over redistricting and court rulings.
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Friends and colleagues of Curtis Nichouls are working to preserve his contributions to Jackson’s film industry after his death last week.
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Adebola Festus Adekunle, 26, was extradited from Nigeria to face federal charges after allegedly sextorting a Mississippi teenager who later died by suicide.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said applications for Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Class 71 close Aug. 29 and directed prospective applicants to its website.
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The college celebrated the opening of the enhanced Alumni Pavilion at Tiger Stadium, honoring Dr. William Jackson’s contributions to the school and community.
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In the latest TigerTalk episode, President Ford of Northeast highlights small classes, faculty connections and student involvement as keys to success. The podcast also offers updates on athletics, academics and workforce development.
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Students in an adult education class at Northeast Mississippi Community College in Corinth took part in a team survival activity to practice decision-making and collaboration, the college said.
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A social media post urged fans to secure loads, stow phones, buckle up, slow down and avoid impaired driving as the college football season gets under way.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said crews made interior and exterior progress this week at the Center for Grace & Healing and are scheduled to begin installing baffle ceilings next week.
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King Harald of Norway died peacefully Friday at age 89, the Royal House of Norway announced. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, will succeed him.
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A rookie’s electric debut, a cornerback angling for a record deal and practice-room friction are more than headlines — they’re early clues to roster and fantasy volatility as Week 1 approaches.
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