Man charged with felony shoplifting in Tupelo
Wendell D. Sheffield was arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident at Ollie’s on June 7, 2026, and is awaiting further legal proceedings.
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Jeffries says ‘no one from the Trump Cartel is getting a pass’ after Kushner meeting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted on X Monday that “no one from the Trump Cartel is getting a pass,” a response tied to criticism over a reported meeting with Jared Kushner, The New York Times reported.
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clashes with Fox News host Jesse Watters over immigration, Iran
Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed engaged in heated exchanges with Fox News host Jesse Watters on topics including immigration enforcement and Iran during an interview Monday.
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USS Abraham Lincoln headed to Thailand after 250 days at sea, USA Today says
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln are set for a port call in Thailand after 250 days at sea, USA Today reported Monday citing family members.
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Dashcam shows Houston officers jumping into Uber to chase suspect
Dashcam video shows two Houston police officers jumping into an Uber and directing the driver to pursue a man who fled on foot, authorities and the driver said.
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Illegal immigrant linked to Virginia high school overdoses faces fentanyl charges
A Salvadoran national with a final deportation order was arrested in Virginia on federal drug charges after being caught at the Texas border in 2016. Authorities link him to recent overdoses near a high school.
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Prosecutor emphasizes accountability in Lindsay Clancy case amid public support for mother
A veteran prosecutor calls for focus on the three children killed by Lindsay Clancy, warning that support for the mother risks overshadowing the victims’ memory as her trial proceeds.
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U.S. Navy families in Bahrain remain in limbo six months after evacuation order
More than 1,000 dependents were ordered to evacuate when the U.S.-Iran war began, the U.S. Navy said. Six months later, family members say they remain in temporary conditions and seek a clear plan.
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Police execute search warrant at Piney Woods School in teacher murder investigation
Authorities searched Piney Woods School on August 24 in connection with the killing of a teacher, according to police officials.
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Frank Davis, Mississippi’s first Black sheriff in modern era, dies at 79
Frank Davis, 79, who became Mississippi’s first Black sheriff in the modern era when he was elected in 1979, has died, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
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Former Ole Miss Defensive Tackle Zxavian Harris Commits to LSU
Zxavian Harris, a former Ole Miss player and NFL hopeful, announced his commitment to LSU amid transfer legal disputes and league rule questions. The move adds to LSU’s late pre-season roster changes.
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Analysts predict Mississippi State will finish 6-6 in SEC preseason preview
In the final SEC Preseason Previews installment, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone both project Mississippi State to finish 6-6 and provide a game-by-game breakdown of Jeff Lebby’s schedule.
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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss embraces pressure, aims for growth in final college season
Chambliss, known for his escapability, plans to develop a more mature style as he enters his final year at Ole Miss, focusing on leadership and football IQ amid rising expectations.
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Mississippi cattle groups criticize Trump plan to allow beef imports
The Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation say President Donald Trump’s move to allow 300,000 metric tons of subsidized ground beef into the U.S. market will hurt domestic producers.
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Mississippi Board approves new math cut score, updated absence policy
The Mississippi State Board of Education adopted revised assessment scores and absence reporting policies last week, aligning with recent legislation.
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Judge ends Rankin County desegregation order; Black residents worry
U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson last month ended decades of federal oversight of Rankin County schools, prompting alumni and civil rights advocates to say the move was premature amid continued racial disparities.
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Mississippi man sentenced to 30 years in second-degree murder case
Randy Barrett Kelly received a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. The sentence is to be served without parole or early release.
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Mississippi man sentenced to 12 years for meth trafficking in Tupelo
Will Orlando Hadley received a 12-year sentence after trafficking charges in Lee County, with no eligibility for parole or early release, according to court records.
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David Peek sentenced to 15 years in identity theft case
David Jerome Peek, 45, was sentenced Aug. 24 to 30 years with 15 suspended and 15 to serve, followed by five years of supervision, the District Attorney’s Office said.
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SPC maintains marginal severe-weather risk for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi and Memphis
The Storm Prediction Center maintained a marginal (1 of 5) risk for severe weather Wednesday, citing damaging winds for portions of eastern Arkansas, northwestern Mississippi and the Memphis metro area.
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