Mamdani says war with Iran ‘should be opposed on every single ground’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran should be opposed on procedural, moral and political grounds.
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Trump to attend Supreme Court oral arguments on birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend Wednesday’s Supreme Court hearing on a birthright citizenship case, his public schedule shows, which the schedule says would make him the first sitting president to sit in on oral arguments. He told reporters Tuesday in the Oval Office, “I’m going,” according to the White House.
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Raiders coach Kubiak prefers veteran quarterbacks over rookie start
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak favors veteran quarterbacks and is hesitant to start rookie Fernando Mendoza early in the season, emphasizing learning behind experienced players.
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Florida Supreme Court Keeps Ex-Cop’s Execution on Hold After Inconclusive DNA Test
The Florida Supreme Court denied the state’s request to lift a stay of execution for James Duckett after DNA testing on evidence from the 1987 case returned inconclusive results, court documents show.
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Rubio says U.S. nearing end of Iran conflict, warns of nuclear ambitions
Sen. Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. is close to concluding its conflict with Iran, warning Tehran aims to become the next North Korea with intercontinental missile capabilities.
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Trump signs executive order on voting, but experts say he lacks authority
The order aims to verify voter eligibility and restrict mail ballots, but legal experts question its authority and feasibility.
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Tiger Woods to seek treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters again
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday he will seek treatment following his DUI arrest and vehicle crash in Florida. He will skip the Masters for the second consecutive year.
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New coach, new quarterback, same high expectations for Florida, Swamp247 says
Graham Hall of Swamp247 told Brian Hadad that Jon Sumrall’s squad enters the 2026 season with high expectations despite changes at coach and quarterback.
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Analyst Sees Defensive Promise in Mississippi State’s 2026 Spring Camp
After the first scrimmage of Mississippi State’s 2026 spring camp, analyst Brian Hadad said he has reason to believe in the Bulldogs, particularly on defense.
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Mississippi Senate rejects effort to add diapers to Second Amendment tax holiday
The Mississippi Senate on Tuesday refused to reconsider a bill that would have added diapers to the state’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday, clearing the measure to go to the governor.
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Mississippi lawmakers extend 2026 session ‘on paper’ to April 15
Lawmakers approved a resolution Tuesday to extend the state’s 2026 regular legislative session ‘on paper’ to April 15 to allow extra time if needed, leaders said.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve $94.6 million in state funding for Department of Human Services
Lawmakers agreed on roughly $94.6 million in state funding for the Mississippi Department of Human Services as part of a $1.6 billion budget package, lawmakers and agency officials said.
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Mississippi Supreme Court protected no struck Black jurors in decade of appeals, report says
An analysis by Mississippi Today of court records found the state high court considered at least 18 Batson claims from 2015 to 2025 and ruled in favor of struck Black jurors zero times.
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Mississippi cites 14 school districts for accreditation violations
The Mississippi Department of Education downgraded accreditation for 14 districts and approved corrective action plans, citing poor recordkeeping, fiscal mismanagement and governance problems. Two districts face possible state takeover if they do not clear violations by year’s end.
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Mississippi lawmakers fail to redraw Supreme Court districts, send immigration and education bills to governor
Legislators missed a deadline to reform Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts amid ongoing litigation. They advanced bills on immigration enforcement and education policy before session’s end.
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MDOT to host public meeting on U.S. 80 intersection improvements in Brandon
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will hold a come-and-go public forum April 14 at the Brandon Civic Center to present proposed intersection upgrades along U.S. 80, MDOT said.
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MEMA, FEMA Meet With Habitat for Humanity in Tupelo to Aid Storm-Affected Families
Teams from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency met with Habitat for Humanity organizers in the Tupelo area to explore partnerships to help storm-affected families return to safe, stable housing, MEMA said in a social media post.
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Wind Advisory issued for parts of northeast Arkansas and Missouri Bootheel
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for areas in northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, with winds reaching up to 40 mph.
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Teen Charged with Double Murder in Tippah County After-Prom Shooting
TIPPAH COUNTY, Miss. — A 17-year-old has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder following a deadly shooting at an
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Ripley delays garbage pickup after staff illness
The City of Ripley said regular garbage pickup will not run today due to staff illness. Residents were asked to leave trash at the curb for collection tomorrow, the city said.
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