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Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said she cannot publicly share certain investigative details and urged patience as a grand jury reviews evidence. Attorneys for the parents of 18-year-old Nolan Wells say the family has not turned over his cellphone since his body was found on Horn Island on July 6.
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The Mississippi Legislature’s first public hearing on redistricting drew accusations of racism and fascism from speakers, as lawmakers seek to redraw districts following a Supreme Court ruling.
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Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Craig Treadway as Circuit Judge for Mississippi’s 21st Circuit Court District. The governor also reopened the filing period for candidates seeking the seat.
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State Auditor Shad White reported that the state has recovered $18,000 of the $96.3 million misspent in a welfare scandal, with efforts ongoing. The report highlights challenges in recouping funds and the role of the attorney general.
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Lowe’s presented a $200,000 Hometown grant to the Mississippi-based veterans nonprofit 5th Squad on July 23, 2026, funding a new Pearl facility and expanded services, the group and Lowe’s said.
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Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced Wednesday he will seek the Republican nomination for Mississippi attorney general, launching his campaign in Gulfport and beginning a statewide tour, his campaign said.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said a marginal to slight risk of strong-to-severe thunderstorms exists tonight, with damaging winds and one or two tornadoes possible.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said students kicked off the school year at a “Meet Your Major” event, connecting with professors and classmates and gathering study and success tips.
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Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Craig Treadway as circuit judge for Mississippi’s 21st Circuit Court District and announced a new qualifying period for the seat. Treadway will assume office Sept. 1.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says morning rain and clouds could keep ‘feels-like’ temperatures below heat headline criteria, while storms with damaging winds and possible hail are expected along and north of I-40 overnight.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says dangerous heat is expected, with heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees and warnings in effect across much of the Mid-South.
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Blue Mountain Christian University’s Baptist Student Union invites students to a welcome party and Prime Time gathering this week to kick off the school year.
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President Donald Trump announced a three-day delay of 50% tariffs on Canadian products as the U.S. and Canada work to finalize a trade deal. The tariffs were set to take effect at midnight.
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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray was projected to win the GOP primary for the state’s at-large U.S. House seat, Decision Decision HQ reported. The Cook Political Report rates the seat as solidly Republican.
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Decision Desk HQ projects former Rep. Mary Peltola and Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will move on to Alaska’s ranked-choice general election after the primary.
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Decision Desk HQ projected that independent Bill Hill advanced to the general election and will join incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich III in the ranked-choice contest for Alaska’s at-large House seat.
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Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points before leaving early due to overheating, as Indiana held off Toronto 101-95. Caitlin Clark added 24 points, helping the Fever extend their winning streak.
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Former state House Speaker and current state Sen. Eric Barlow won the Republican primary and will face Democrat Kenneth Casner in the Nov. 3 general election, The Associated Press reported.
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Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick told Fox News Digital that friends who used his season tickets gave glowing reviews of the team’s new $2.2 billion stadium, even as social media posts criticized sightlines and the playing surface.
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President Donald Trump said the United States and Canada reached a last-minute deal that delayed planned 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports less than two hours before they were to take effect.
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