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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says traffic on State Route 14 between Carter Road and Firetower Road will be moved onto a detour at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a bridge replacement.
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Ripley Main Street thanked Ripley High School student and Main Street Ambassador Dashayla Shead for painting a guitar now on display at Blues Alley, saying the work highlights local young talent.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College is accepting early applications for its Associate Degree Nursing program, the college said. Eligible current and dual-enrolled students must apply by March 6.
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Ben Tucker spoke to North East Mississippi Community College marketing interns and offered career and networking advice, NEMCC said.
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Organizers of Rip Current Awareness Week urged spring-break beachgoers to learn how to spot rip currents, saying subtle changes in water texture, color and movement can signal danger.
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The Mississippi Department of Employment Security said the 2026 SMCC Regional Workforce Job Fair will be held in Summit in two days, beginning at 9 a.m. and open to the public.
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Raygen Keyes, a safety engineer-in-training with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, said in a video for Engineers Week 2026 that she analyzes information and data to decide which intersections receive traffic devices.
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John Mayer, a retired FBI supervisory special agent and criminal justice program coordinator, will speak Feb. 26 at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium about what fingerprints can reveal, organizers said.
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A new audit reveals the Mississippi Department of Education has not published federally required evaluations for afterschool programs, despite millions in grant funds flowing to nonprofits and districts.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned of a wind advisory from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today for the Missouri Bootheel and parts of northeast Arkansas and urged residents to secure loose items.
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An NPR investigation found the Justice Department’s public database of Jeffrey Epstein-related records is missing dozens of pages linked to sexual abuse accusations against President Donald Trump, NPR reported.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said students gathered at the BSU for a Galentine’s event aimed at fellowship and support. The college said the gathering was intended to boost confidence, deepen friendships and strengthen mental health.
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France’s top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner be barred from direct access to French government members after he missed a meeting.
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Health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels on Monday rebuked President Trump’s executive order approving the use of glyphosate, calling the move “devastating.”
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The State Department said it received hundreds of calls to its 24/7 crisis hotline from U.S. citizens in Mexico after Mexican authorities killed cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, CNN reported Monday.
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A California governor’s spokesperson responded with profanity when asked for proof of Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia diagnosis, prompting criticism and questions about professionalism.
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Friends of President Joe Biden are worried about his increased fatigue amid his ongoing battle with prostate cancer, sources say. Biden’s team reports he remains active and positive.
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California announced it is releasing $35 million in state funds to aid undocumented immigrants facing increased federal deportation actions, despite budget constraints.
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President Donald Trump said Gen. Dan Caine views an attack on Iran as an easy victory, and Trump has been leaning toward an initial strike to push Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions, the report said.
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Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk say Tuesday’s game against Austin Peay may be Coach Brian O’Connor’s last chance to settle his lineup and rotation before a big weekend, and the program included remarks from O’Connor after Sunday’s game.
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