Corinth Elks Lodge donates $4,100 to NEMCC FFA Alumni and Supporters
The Corinth Elks Lodge contributed $4,100 to the NEMCC FFA Alumni during the third annual Bobby Wayne Memorial Dart Tournament, honoring the late land-loving enthusiast.
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Mississippi opens five disaster centers for Tropical Storm Arthur survivors
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five Disaster Service Centers at noon Tuesday to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, the agency said.
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Heat wave to continue through midweek; heat index may reach 115 degrees
Forecasters say the heat wave will persist through Wednesday with afternoon heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler conditions and lower heat indices are expected by next weekend.
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NWS Memphis Warns of More Oppressive Heat, Urges Safety Measures
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee warned in a social media post that oppressive heat will return tomorrow and urged residents to limit outdoor time, use air conditioning and stay hydrated.
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NWS Memphis warns heat index will top 110 degrees, urges precautions
The Memphis office of the National Weather Service warned that widespread heat index values will exceed 110 degrees this afternoon after six days of high heat and humidity, and urged residents to take immediate precautions.
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Traffic stop in Merced County seizes 30 pounds of suspected cocaine; driver arrested
California Highway Patrol says a canine officer stopped an SUV Aug. 12 and found about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $817,200. The driver was booked on drug charges.
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Tiffany avoids answer on Trump campaign support in Wisconsin governor race
Rep. Tom Tiffany declined to say whether former President Donald Trump will campaign with him as he runs for Wisconsin governor.
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Navy weighs redesign of Ford-class carriers to suit Trump preference, report says
The Navy is considering changes to incoming Ford-class aircraft carriers to match President Donald Trump’s preference for a World War II–era look, The Washington Post reported Saturday.
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Centcom commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid questions about ship’s conditions
Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, visited the USS Abraham Lincoln during a 10-day trip to the Middle East, according to Centcom.
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Alaska runner hospitalized after fending off brown bear with bear spray
A woman running alone on a trail in Anchorage used bear spray to escape a brown bear and was taken to a hospital, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said.
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Penix and Tagovailoa Provide Early NFL Meme Material
A sideline moment during a Falcons preseason game has gone viral, featuring Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa in what could be the meme of the year. Both quarterbacks made notable appearances in the game.
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Mets’ Jefry Yan celebrates too soon, then earns first big-league win in walk-off
Jefry Yan jumped into his trademark strikeout celebration before the third strike was called Saturday, then recovered to record a strikeout and get the win in the Mets’ walk-off victory, according to Fox News.
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Security footage helps identify Oregon veterinarian in murder case
Video evidence led police to Dr. Steven Milner, who is accused of killing Kenny Fandrich, the husband of a former employee.
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Harrison County nonprofit trains interns to protect Gulf Coast marine life
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies offers 12-week internships in four departments to give students hands-on experience in research and marine mammal care, the institute said.
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Feuds Leave West Bolivar District in Crisis as School Year Begins
Board disagreements and alleged policy violations have left the West Bolivar Consolidated School District in turmoil as classes begin, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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Faith leaders urge Gipson to retract comments on Sharia law
Faith leaders in Jackson called on Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson to retract statements about banning Sharia law, calling them misleading and inflammatory, WJTV reported. Gipson told WJTV he will not back away from his stance if elected governor.
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Bond set at $2M for man charged in Jan. 2026 Jackson homicide
Jackson police said a man was arrested and charged in connection with a Jan. 3 shooting that left Reginald Harper dead. WJTV reported bond was set at $2 million.
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Boots and More closes after 43 years in Jackson
Boots and More, a Western wear retailer that operated in Jackson for 43 years, has closed its doors, WJTV reported. Residents said they were sad to see the longtime store go, the station said.
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Saints fall to Jaguars 24-20 in preseason opener after second-half rally
The New Orleans Saints led at halftime but allowed 18 unanswered points in the second half, dropping their preseason debut to Jacksonville, 24-20.
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Competitors from several states run barrels at Jackson event
Riders from Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and beyond gathered at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center for the three-day Ultimate Bayou Gold Barrel Race that began Aug. 13, organizers said.
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