Dr. Ronald Meeks Opens Chapel with Psalm 115:1 Message
Dr. Ronald Meeks delivered a sermon from Psalm 115:1, emphasizing that all glory belongs to God alone as part of the 2026-2027 chapel theme.
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Groundbreaking held for Lakeland Drive pedestrian, bike bridge in Jackson
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said officials gathered to mark the start of a pedestrian and biking bridge project aimed at connecting the LeFleur Museum District and improving access for walkers and cyclists.
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Moulton, Markey clash in final Massachusetts Democratic Senate debate
Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey traded sharp attacks at their last televised Democratic primary debate Thursday as Moulton pursues a longshot bid to unseat the incumbent.
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Vance says Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion U.S. debt
Vice President Vance said Thursday night that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a “very discreet plan,” backed by the president, to reduce the nation’s $40 trillion debt.
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Paige Bueckers draws foul on Caitlin Clark in tense moment before halftime of Wings-Fever game
Bueckers and Clark engaged in a heated exchange during the first half of Dallas’s 91-85 victory over Indiana, highlighting their emerging rivalry. The incident led to a foul and technical foul for Bueckers.
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Investigation into Mark Walter loans prompts claims about Dodgers payroll, reporting says
A federal inquiry into loans tied to Dodgers part-owner Mark Walter led to social media allegations that the team’s payroll is based on fraud. Reporting and public contract records show deferred contracts and the team’s finances do not appear to be tied to the loans under investigation.
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Ex-husband of accused Massachusetts mother has remarried, moved to New York amid trial
Patrick Clancy has remarried and relocated to New York City while testifying in the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, who is charged in the deaths of their three young children, court records and media reports show.
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U.S. Treasury sanctions 15 in alleged Ecuador-to-U.S. cocaine network
The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against 15 people it said were involved in a network that moved cocaine from Ecuador through Mexico to the United States.
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Nevada Officials Say DHS Has Not Substantiated Claim of Noncitizen Voter Registrations
Nevada election officials say the Department of Homeland Security has been unable to prove a Trump administration assertion that thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote in the state.
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U.S. federal debt hits $40 trillion as annual interest tops $1 trillion
Federal data show the U.S. government’s debt reached a record $40 trillion this week and that annual interest payments on that debt exceed $1 trillion.
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Mississippi Democrats delay 2027 candidate announcement until after midterms
Mississippi Democrats plan to wait until after the 2026 midterm elections to announce their candidates for the 2027 statewide races, according to party Chairman Cheikh Taylor.
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10th Mississippi State media poll shows strong consensus, organizers say
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone unveiled the 10th annual Mississippi State Media Poll, which they say shows more agreement among voters than in previous years. Hadad has conducted the poll since 2016 by surveying reporters in the press box on the upcoming season.
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Southern Miss renames stadium Renasant Stadium in 10-year deal
Southern Mississippi’s football stadium, known as The Rock, will be renamed Renasant Stadium following a decade-long sponsorship agreement with Renasant Bank. The deal is valued at nearly $14 million.
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Solero to invest more than $14 million, add 86 jobs in Water Valley
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Thursday that automotive parts maker Solero Technologies will expand its Water Valley plant, adding 14 manufacturing lines and creating 86 jobs. The state said the project will receive assistance through the MFLEX program.
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IHL board approves Ole Miss housing expansion, Jackson State hotel lease; new degrees and centers cleared
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved a second phase of student housing at the University of Mississippi and a hotel room lease for Jackson State, and authorized new academic programs and centers at state universities, the board said Thursday.
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Mississippi district’s financial troubles revealed in audit
An audit shows the Okolona school district operated at a deficit for years, with spending increases and missing audits prompting state intervention.
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Five candidates vie for Hinds County district attorney seat in November special election
Five candidates filed to run in a special election for Hinds County district attorney after the filing deadline passed Thursday. The election will fill the seat vacated earlier this year.
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Jackson transit workers end 38-day strike after pact with MV Transportation
A 38-day strike by Jackson transit workers ended Thursday after Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1208 and contractor MV Transportation reached a tentative contract. Details must still be ratified by union members and specifics on pay and return-to-work dates were not immediately available.
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When a Joint Practice Becomes a Headline: Lessons from the Giants‑Dolphins Skirmish
Multiple players were removed from a Giants‑Dolphins joint practice and the league says teams could face punishment. The incident is a reminder that blurred lines between preparation and provocation demand clearer rules and consequences.
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Deputy Chief Anthony Hill Speaks to Itawamba Community College Student-Athletes
Deputy Chief Anthony Hill addressed student-athletes at Itawamba Community College, emphasizing life skills and goal setting as they prepare for the new school year.
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