Texas State Rep. Steve Toth defeats Dan Crenshaw in GOP primary
State Rep. Steve Toth has unseated incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas GOP primary, securing a likely spot in Congress next year, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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Gonzales, Herrera headed to May GOP runoff in Texas’ 23rd District
Decision Desk HQ projected Rep. Tony Gonzales and gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera into a May runoff in the Republican primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District after media reports alleged Gonzales had an affair with a former staffer.
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Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff after no candidate clears 50%
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will face off in a May runoff after primary results. The race is pivotal for control of the Senate in the midterm elections.
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Two young Black girls found dead in suitcases in Cleveland; police seek tips
Cleveland police say two unidentified girls were found Monday inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves and have opened a tip line.
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U.S., Ecuador Launch Joint Operations Against Narco-Terrorists
U.S. and Ecuadorian forces conducted joint operations Tuesday targeting suspected narco-terrorist groups, according to U.S. Southern Command. The effort highlights ongoing regional cooperation against drug-related violence.
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Cornyn, Paxton to meet in May GOP runoff in Texas
Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will face each other in a May Republican runoff, while the Democratic primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico remained too close to call, election officials said.
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N.C. Rep. Valerie Foushee holds narrow lead over challenger Nida Allam; recount likely
The contest in North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District remained too close to call, with official results showing a slim lead for Rep. Valerie Foushee and a likely recount.
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RaShall Brackney to begin as Jackson police chief within a month
Dr. RaShall Brackney is set to start as Jackson’s police chief in less than a month and says she plans to bring new ideas to the department, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi Senate committee approves bill to create Jackson water authority
A bill to establish the Metro Jackson Water Authority cleared a Mississippi Senate committee, aiming to oversee Jackson’s water system amid ongoing changes.
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Mississippi lawmakers consider changes to hazardous waste injection laws
The Mississippi Senate is reviewing a bill that would modify regulations on commercial hazardous waste disposal via underground injection wells. Critics express concern over potential expansion of waste imports into the state.
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Mississippi Senate advances bills on workforce, land sale, and energy contracts
The Mississippi Senate Committee approved legislation supporting workforce development, financial literacy, and the sale of university land, while also reviewing energy performance contracts and school funding.
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Mississippi editorial urges Washington to leave sports betting to states
An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune says federal approvals of prediction markets threaten state-regulated sports betting and could erode states’ authority.
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Mississippi lawmaker revives prison health care bills as Senate considers killing them
Representative Becky Currie used a procedural move to keep health care reform bills alive in Mississippi, despite opposition in the Senate. The measures aim to improve prison health services amid ongoing investigations.
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Inmate barred from marriage at Mississippi ICE facility, couple’s wedding plans halted
A 22-year-old detainee in Mississippi was denied permission to marry his U.S. citizen fiancée, highlighting restrictions on detainee marriages under federal policies.
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Mississippi teacher pay-raise bills die at deadline amid legislative gridlock
Bills to raise teacher pay failed to advance by a Tuesday deadline at the state Capitol, leaving proposed raises unapproved as lawmakers blamed the other chamber and explored stopgap options, Mississippi Today reported.
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Louisiana man pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud while in prison
A government website says a Louisiana man pleaded guilty to committing COVID relief fraud while incarcerated. The posting offered few details and included a notice about secure .gov sites.
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NEMCC to hold volleyball tryouts at Bonner Arnold Coliseum
Northeast Mississippi Community College said check-in is at 3 p.m. and tryouts run 4 to 6 p.m. at Bonner Arnold Coliseum. For information, the college provided contact details for Head Coach Brenda Mayes.
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Phi Theta Kappa members donate $4,120 in food to Tiger Den Pantry
Two hundred six Phi Theta Kappa members donated about $4,120 worth of canned food and supplies to the Tiger Den Food Pantry, the organization said.
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Tupelo Police Host Three Dutch Officers for Exchange
The Tupelo Police Department said it hosted three Dutch police officers for a departmental exchange, where officials toured the agency and shared international policing practices.
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Organizers urge anglers to check forecast during Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Organizers of Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week urged anglers to check forecasts, carry portable NOAA weather radios when possible and head ashore if skies darken.
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