Hago Automotive Team Completes Leadership Training
A group of employees from Hago Automotive has finished their leadership development program, highlighting the company’s focus on building strong managers and teams.
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Dangerous Heat and Humidity to Continue in Memphis Area, NWS Says
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned that dangerous heat and humidity will persist through the week, with temperatures expected to rise even as humidity eases slightly by week’s end.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Airport to Install Islamic Foot Wash Stations in Restrooms
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport plans to install foot wash stations in its bathrooms, aiming to improve sanitation and safety. The project has drawn mixed reactions online.
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Tacoma police rescue 60 cats from abandoned sailboat off Owen Beach
The Tacoma Police Department said its Marine Services Unit recovered 60 cats and kittens from a 40-foot abandoned sailboat after a six-day operation that began Aug. 6. More than 40 animals were taken to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, authorities said.
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Ex-wife sues Rep. Max Miller, alleges he posted nude photo of daughter
Emily Moreno sued Rep. Max Miller on Wednesday, accusing the Ohio Republican of publishing a nude image of their young daughter online, according to a copy of the federal complaint obtained by The Hill.
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NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires after 549 days in space
Mike Fincke retired Wednesday after accumulating 549 days in space and flying four missions, NASA said.
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Controllers union head praises FAA hiring of video game players
The president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association commended the FAA’s recent push to hire video game players, saying gaming skills can translate to controller work.
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Rubio jokes about Pop-Tarts as he dismisses Kennedy’s diet on podcast
Senator Marco Rubio joked about his love for Pop-Tarts while criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s diet during a podcast appearance, calling the diet ‘crazy.’
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WNBPA says league will keep discussing transgender eligibility, denounces ‘bad-faith’ attacks
The WNBA Players Association said Wednesday it will continue stakeholder meetings on transgender athletes and condemned online vitriol, while a recent article said the league’s collective bargaining agreement does not define who qualifies as a woman.
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Jemele Hill says she knows meaning of Carrington’s ‘White privilege’ post but offers no explanation
DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul and posted ‘White privilege’ on X. Carrington and sports analyst Jemele Hill have declined to clarify what the post meant.
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Mississippi State AD Zac Selmon updates fans on Not Fall Camp Tour
Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon appeared on the Not Fall Camp Tour to outline developments in Starkville as the athletic year began.
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Mississippi State Weighs Return of Jahron Manning, Malick Sylla Amid NCAA Legal Battles
Coach Jeff Lebby and athletic director Zac Selmon addressed the possibility that Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla could return to campus as court cases and appeals involving the NCAA continue, Brian Hadad reported.
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U.S. Inflation Eases to 3.4 Percent in July as Core Pressures Cool
Consumer prices rose 3.4 percent from a year earlier in July, with core inflation slowing to 2.5 percent, the Labor Department said, but costs remain elevated amid higher oil prices and AI-driven chip demand.
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann to reintroduce statewide school cell phone ban
Lt. Gov. Hosemann said he will again push for a law banning student cell phone use in Mississippi schools, arguing phones disrupt learning and harm students’ mental health. He outlined the plan in the Magnolia Tribune after a similar bill passed the Senate but failed in the House in 2025.
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Mississippi Senate hopeful Scott Colom distances himself from Democratic Socialist surge
Scott Colom’s campaign says the Mississippi Democrat does not align with calls to abolish ICE or end the U.S.-Israel alliance as Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates gain ground nationally.
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U.S. Labor Department Investigates Mississippi Catfish Farm After Workers Report Abuses
The U.S. Department of Labor is probing Battle Fish North in Tunica County after Mexican H-2A workers told Mississippi Today they faced threats, unpaid wages and poor living conditions. The farm previously faced a 2023 inquiry that ended in a consent decree.
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USM historian appears in Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’
University of Southern Mississippi military historian Andrew Wiest reads parts of the Declaration of Independence and portrays Patrick Henry in Netflix’s five-part documentary, the university said.
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Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience to Induct Five Music Legends into Hall of Fame
The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in Meridian will honor five influential musicians at its 2026-27 Hall of Fame ceremony, celebrating Mississippi’s rich musical heritage.
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Mississippi auditor seeks fall interns for accountability division
The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said it is hiring fall interns to work with analysts and write reports on government programs and services. Applicants can begin the process by scanning a QR code in the office’s announcement.
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Movie Night at The Cut-Off to feature ‘Zootopia 2’ on August 14
Residents are invited to enjoy an outdoor screening of ‘Zootopia 2’ at The Cut-Off on August 14, with food trucks and activities planned.
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