Walnut Graduate Adrian Palmer Completes U.S. Air Force Basic Training
A former Tippah County student-athlete is being recognized for a major accomplishment and commitment to service. Adrian Palmer, a Walnut
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Simulated radar shows low-end chance of strong storms tomorrow
A simulated radar loop indicates a low-end chance for strong to severe storms tomorrow afternoon into the early evening, the post said. The message also urged residents to carry umbrellas as a wet end to the week is expected.
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Shots fired into occupied Tupelo home; no injuries, police say
Tupelo police say shots were fired into an occupied residence in the 400 block of North Green Street at about 7:20 p.m.; no injuries were reported.
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McConnell joins Democrats to defend U.S. NATO membership
Sen. Mitch McConnell joined Democratic lawmakers in backing U.S. membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization after President Donald Trump said he was considering withdrawing from the alliance.
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President Trump addresses Iran conflict in primetime speech
President Donald Trump delivered a televised address Wednesday evening, discussing the ongoing conflict with Iran nearly a month after hostilities began.
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Sham Philadelphia coffee shop used to cook crack shut down; 17 arrested, AG says
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said authorities dismantled a drug ring operating out of a North Philadelphia coffee shop, arresting 17 people and seizing weapons and drugs in a sweep across the region.
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Man convicted of aggravated manslaughter in killing of NYPD detective; acquitted of murder
A Queens jury on Wednesday convicted Guy Rivera of aggravated manslaughter and weapons charges in the death of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, but acquitted him of first-degree murder after jurors were briefly sent back to deliberate.
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7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn, police say
A 7-month-old girl was killed Wednesday after a person on a moped fired multiple shots at a Brooklyn intersection, the New York Police Department said. One person is in custody and a manhunt is underway for a second suspect.
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Republicans say deal would end record-long DHS shutdown
Republicans in Congress said they have a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security through September while excluding immigration enforcement, and would later seek a three-year funding measure without Democratic support.
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FIFA raises World Cup ticket prices; final now as much as $10,900
FIFA increased prices for more than 40 World Cup matches in a ticket sale that began Wednesday, and the most expensive final tickets now cost $10,900, an NPR count found.
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Appeals court rejects HUD homelessness overhaul as “disastrous”
A federal appeals court rejected the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s plan to shift funds away from permanent housing, calling the proposal “disastrous,” and advocates warned it would push many back into homelessness.
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Podcast previews Mississippi State-Georgia series for SEC supremacy
On the T&L Extra podcast, host Brian Hadad welcomed Dawgs247’s Olivia Sayer to preview a top-five series between Mississippi State and Georgia at Dudy Noble Field this weekend.
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Mississippi State Pitching Could Give Bulldogs Edge Over Georgia
Mississippi State’s pitching staff may provide the edge in the series against Georgia, despite both teams’ offensive firepower.
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Retail sales increase in February before Iran conflict impacts spending
U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in February, but rising gas prices amid tensions with Iran threaten to slow consumer spending in the coming months, analysts say.
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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson to announce 2027 election bid
Watson plans to announce a bid for lieutenant governor next week, bolstered by a $2.5 million campaign fund, positioning him as a leading contender for the 2027 statewide race.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve energy infrastructure fund sent to governor
The Mississippi Legislature has passed a bill creating a new energy infrastructure fund aimed at supporting energy projects statewide. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.
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Mississippi home mitigation bill creating retrofit grants heads to governor
Senate Bill 2409 would create the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program, offering grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners upgrade roofs to FORTIFIED standards, Mississippi Today reported.
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Mississippi lawmakers send 50-50 joint custody presumption to governor
Lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that would make 50-50 joint custody the legal standard in Mississippi divorce cases and sent it to Gov. Tate Reeves, supporters and critics told Mississippi Today.
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Mississippi lawmakers struggle to finalize budget, pass education and election bills
Legislators are finalizing a ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill amid debates over election laws, immigration measures, and teacher pay raises as the 2026 session nears its end.
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Nontraditional Student Excels in Northeast HVAC Program, College Says
Anthony Linton, originally from Chicago, is enrolled in Northeast’s HVAC program and is active in the Honors Institute and Phi Theta Kappa, a Northeast social media post said. The post quoted Linton as advising others to “never give up on yourself.”
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