Free professional clothing event set for April 7 at Holliday Hall
Organizers said a free clothing event April 7 at Holliday Hall will offer professional attire for graduation, job interviews and uniforms to current and former students.
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Burnside Music Fest returns to Ripley on June 6, 2026
Organizers announced Burnside Music Fest will return to Historic Downtown Ripley on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with live music starting at noon. The lineup includes Cedric Burnside, Garry Burnside and other artists, organizers said.
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Tupelo Police Report 27 Arrests in Gun-Related Cases
The Tupelo Police Department said it made 27 arrests in gun-related crimes over the past 12 months, including arrests in both homicides and in eight of 10 aggravated assaults.
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U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
The U.S. government has permitted a Russian-flagged tanker to deliver oil to Cuba, easing strict sanctions and addressing the island’s ongoing energy shortages, according to reports.
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Trump says U.S. will allow Russian oil tanker to deliver to Cuba
President Donald Trump said Sunday night he was OK with a Russian oil tanker delivering crude to Cuba, appearing to confirm a New York Times report that the U.S. would permit the shipment and ease a blockade the paper says has worsened the island’s energy crisis.
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Trump says ‘my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran’
President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday his priority in Iran is taking control of the country’s oil, saying, “To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran…”
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Trump says deaths of Iranian leaders amount to regime change
President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the United States has already forced regime change in Iran, citing recent deaths of Iranian leaders since joint U.S.-Israeli attacks a month ago.
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Comedian faces $27 million lawsuit over ‘Lion King’ joke about song lyrics
Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued for $27 million after making a joke about the meaning of the opening song in Disney’s ‘The Lion King.’
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Trump claims private-funded White House ballroom includes hidden underground complex
President Donald Trump announced plans for a new White House ballroom with security features and an underground complex funded by donors, prompting scrutiny from Democrats.
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Lionel Richie urges rising stars to embrace fans after Chappell Roan backlash
Lionel Richie warned new celebrities they must like people and engage with fans, speaking after the controversy surrounding a reported hotel encounter involving singer Chappell Roan in São Paulo.
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Trump says he has no problem with Russian tanker delivering oil to Cuba
Former President Donald Trump stated he has no issue with a Russian tanker supplying oil to Cuba, responding to reports about the shipment.
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Mississippi lawmakers file conference report on PERS changes
House and Senate negotiators filed a conference report that could change the Public Employees’ Retirement System, WJTV reported. The station said the report is a compromise bill and contains provisions that were not fully detailed.
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Mississippi State Sweeps Ole Miss as Southern Miss Wins Series at Home
Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss in a three-game series, while Southern Miss secured a series win at home against Appalachian State over the weekend.
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AL.com’s Peter Rauterkus previews Auburn on T&L spring football podcast
Peter Rauterkus of AL.com joined host Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series to discuss Auburn’s new coach and quarterback and whether the Tigers can change their results this season, the podcast said.
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Mississippi State baseball dominates Ole Miss in weekend sweep
Mississippi State extended its lead in Mississippi baseball with a dominant sweep of Ole Miss at Swayze Field, according to reports from the weekend series.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve changes to PERS Tier 5 retirement plan
Legislation reduces service requirement and allows retirees to return to work shortly after retirement to address funding concerns and staffing shortages.
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Mississippi Democrats see glimmer of hope after primary turnout
Recent primary election results offer a cautious optimism for Mississippi Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections, despite Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s strong position.
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Mississippi Legislature Aims to Bypass Advisory Council in Opioid Settlement Spending
Mississippi lawmakers are moving to authorize their own spending of nearly $60 million in opioid settlement funds, sidestepping the state’s advisory council tasked with overseeing the money.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve bulk of $7.36 billion budget, aim to end session this week
Lawmakers finalized most of the state’s $7.36 billion general fund budget Sunday and said they plan to finish the 2026 legislative session by the end of the week, though a few agency budgets remain pending.
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When Budgets and Blossoms Meet: A Christian Call to Stewardship and Neighborly Care
Lawmakers in Mississippi moved quickly this week on a $7.4 billion budget and other measures, while images of spring parades and cherry blossoms remind us that civic life and Christian discipleship belong together.
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