McKinney, Duresky to face off in Washington House race
Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky are projected to advance to the November election for Washington’s 4th Congressional District seat.
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Trump-backed Hassan loses Michigan GOP primary to withdrawn rival Thomas Smith
Decision Desk HQ projected that Republican Thomas Smith, a retired engineer who had withdrawn from the race, defeated Amir Hassan, a former federal law enforcement officer backed by President Donald Trump. The contest was to determine the GOP nominee to challenge first-term Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich.
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Hines projected to win Democratic nomination in Michigan’s open 10th District
Decision Desk HQ projected former prosecutor Christina Hines as the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, setting up a November contest with GOP nominee Mike Bouchard.
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Bronze Star veteran Michael Bouchard wins GOP nod in Michigan’s 10th District
Michael Bouchard, a military veteran endorsed by Trump, wins the Republican primary in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. He now faces a competitive general election as Republicans aim to hold their majority in the House.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib wins Democratic primary in Michigan, set for fifth term
Progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib secured her party’s nomination Tuesday, continuing a wave of far-left successes that bolster the Democratic Party’s progressive wing.
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Appeals Court Allows Florida to Enforce Law Restricting Children at Drag Shows
A divided federal appeals court upheld Florida’s law banning children from certain sexually explicit performances, including drag shows, in a victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis. The ruling clears the way for enforcement, though legal challenges may continue.
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MLS names Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg next commissioner
Major League Soccer owners picked LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as the league’s next commissioner, saying he brings deep ties to the sport and a willingness to pursue modernization.
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Millsaps says Belhaven rivalry will continue after conference move
Millsaps announced it will join the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in fall 2027, but the school’s athletic director said the long-running rivalry with nearby Belhaven will remain on the schedule.
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Woman found hanging from tree behind Jackson home; police investigate
Jackson police said officers found an unidentified Black woman hanging from a tree behind a vacant home Monday night. Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard told The Clarion-Ledger the body was sent for autopsy and authorities are investigating.
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Reporter observes youth court hearings as Mississippi moves to open-court standard
A Magnolia Tribune reporter attended a morning of hearings in Madison County Youth Court, where judges and child welfare workers addressed custody, reunification and school issues amid a shift toward presumptively open proceedings.
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DRC Industries to Invest $4M, Create 50 Jobs in Lowndes County
The company plans to establish operations in Columbus, Mississippi, focusing on industrial packaging products and serving growing markets. The project is supported by state incentives.
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Southern Miss, Integer Technologies secure $9.8 million Navy contract expansion
The University of Southern Mississippi and Integer Technologies will deepen research on autonomous software for U.S. Navy unmanned vessels under a new contract from the Office of Naval Research.
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Mississippi Aquarium praised for hosting marine veterinary workshop
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport drew praise after hosting a Marine Veterinary Medicine Team workshop that brought students and instructors from several states and countries, organizers said.
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Two charged federally over threats tied to Nolan Wells investigation
Federal investigators charged two out-of-state residents Friday with transmitting threats tied to the inquiry into Nolan Xavier Wells’ death, court records show.
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JXN Restaurant Week aims to boost summer sales at Jackson eateries
Visit Jackson launched a weeklong promotion through Saturday to help restaurants weather a typically slow August, offering discounts, daily scavenger hunts and prize giveaways, the agency said.
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Mid-South posts slightly above-normal July temperatures; precipitation varied
A local climate summary says July was slightly warmer than normal across Memphis, Jackson, Tupelo and Jonesboro while rainfall patterns differed by location as meteorological summer nears its end.
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U.S. 49 stretch in Yazoo County dedicated to Col. Donnell Berry
Officials and family members gathered recently to dedicate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 in Yazoo County as the “Colonel Donnell Berry Memorial Highway,” the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
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I-10 westbound reopens after vehicle fire near Gautier, MDOT says
Traffic on Interstate 10 westbound in Jackson County resumed after a vehicle fire near Gautier prompted delays, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
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Construction Nears Completion on I-10 Diamondhead Interchange in Hancock County
Crews are making significant progress on the I-10 interchange reconstruction in Hancock County, with project completion targeted for July 2026, according to state officials.
Read moreRipley schedules free outdoor movie and back-to-school bash at The Cut-Off
Ripley Main Street announced a free screening of “Zootopia 2” at dusk Friday, Aug. 14, and a Back to School Bash with games, vendors and a school supply giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 15, at The Cut-Off in Ripley.
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