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Jean Harrington has dedicated over 33 years to Blue Mountain Christian University, serving in various roles and impacting students, faculty, and the community with her faith and service.
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A public safety advisory urged motorists to find alternative transportation if they plan to drink, noting legal limits, costs and crash statistics tied to impaired driving.
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The National Weather Service said a two-hour SKYWARN training will be held at Henderson City Hall starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Officials directed people to weather.gov/meg/skywarn for more information and the fall schedule.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says dangerous heat will continue through the weekend and has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire Mid‑South through 8 p.m. Sunday.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation posted openings for two transportation maintenance positions, with application deadlines of Sept. 9 and Sept. 10, the agency said.
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A public notice warned that oppressive heat will persist this week and urged people to drink plenty of water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, and check on elderly neighbors and pets.
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A Washington landlord says strangers have occupied a basement apartment for months, turning it into a ‘drug haven’ and prompting a legal battle in D.C. Superior Court, she told Fox News Digital.
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Filmmaker Joe Berlinger releases unreleased recordings suggesting Charles Manson’s crimes were driven by cover-ups rather than a race war, challenging long-held beliefs about the case.
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Maps posted by the National Weather Service in Memphis show hot, dry weather has pushed soil moisture to near-record lows down to 1-meter depth across much of eastern Arkansas and parts of West Tennessee.
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The Tetris Company said Friday that a game on a White House online arcade appears to copy Tetris mechanics and may violate copyright, the company said.
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USC’s season opener drew a sparse crowd, prompting criticism, but attendance improved in the second game. The Trojans beat San Jose State 42-26 in Week 0.
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Three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian asked a court for a temporary restraining order to block the administration from moving forward with plans to break ground on President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., according to court filings.
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A Labor Department watchdog said in a report released Thursday that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer fostered a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” workplace, drank during the workday and failed to properly report expensive gifts, the report said.
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Venus and Serena Williams made their first joint appearance at the US Open in four years, but fell in a tight three-set match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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LSU did not add two former Ole Miss players to its roster ahead of a Friday deadline as the SEC pursues legal action over eligibility rules, sources said.
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Mississippi’s three Division I FBS schools emphasize preparation as they kick off their seasons, facing varied challenges and opportunities.
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Scores for Mississippi high school football games on Sept. 4, 2026, will be updated as results come in for MAIS and MHSAA play. Live audio streams are available.
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The U.S. Department of Labor approved Mississippi’s WorkFlex plan, allowing the state to streamline workforce services and better meet employer needs.
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The Mississippi Development Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved blanket covenant changes for properties rebuilt with post-Katrina homeowner grants, MDA said. The amendments remove outdated requirements and are recorded in county land records, officials said.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is requesting additional public comments as it refines a rule to define ‘waters of the United States,’ focusing on limiting wetlands protected under federal law.
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