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Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention introducing Sen. Dave McCormick but told Fox News Digital he is not leaving the Democratic Party.
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A.J. Brown’s debut with the New England Patriots was cut short by an ankle injury during the team’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. The injury sidelined him for the remainder of the game.
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At the GOP’s inaugural midterm convention in Dallas, Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate, and pressed supporters to help keep GOP majorities.
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A federal judge ordered Missouri to use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for now, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a state high court ruling directing the use of an older map.
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President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American after the midterm elections, but said the payments would depend on Republicans retaining control of Congress. He did not provide details on how the payments would be implemented.
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Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star-Tribune told the T&L Opponent Preview podcast Minnesota opened with an easy win and will welcome Mississippi State to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for the first time in school history.
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Commentators Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say Saturday’s game against Minnesota is a must-win for Mississippi State and could mark a crossroads for coach Jeff Lebby as Kamario Taylor makes his fourth start.
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Organizers say the two-day event in Dallas is a showcase for President Donald Trump and Republican priorities, but many candidates are skipping amid scheduling conflicts and ticket fees, the Associated Press reports.
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A Mississippi Transportation Commission meeting turned heated Tuesday as Northern District Commissioner John Caldwell and Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White disputed federal grant details and the history of a requested traffic signal in Horn Lake.
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Mississippi leaders emphasize the need for a U.S. policy to help local timber compete against Canadian imports, citing economic impacts and historical concerns.
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Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said the department has investigated the Aug. discovery of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune as a homicide but has not received autopsy outcomes. The case has drawn national attention and prompted calls for federal help.
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A panel of judges is reviewing efforts to tighten prescribing rules for mifepristone, a drug used in the most common abortion method, amid ongoing legal battles and debates over abortion access.
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A Lexington alderman was convicted on a harassment and stalking charge during a retrial, with the judge withholding judgment on other allegations. The case involved accusations from city employees and ongoing behavioral concerns.
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Forecasters say a marginal risk for severe storms will affect portions of the Mid-South on Thursday, with damaging winds the primary threat and only localized rainfall expected.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is accepting applications for an entry-level maintenance technician position in Panola County. Applicants must apply by Tuesday, Sept. 15, the agency said.
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A state office says agencies transferred more than $636 million to nonprofits in fiscal 2025 and has launched an online dashboard to track how the funds are used.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said 177 students were officially inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, a recognition the school called a reflection of academic excellence and dedication.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said 177 students were inducted into its Phi Theta Kappa honor society last night, a recognition the college said reflects academic achievement.
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The Booneville Police Department received $965,852 in federal and state grants to fund law enforcement and school safety initiatives, reducing reliance on local taxpayer dollars.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis posted a 2026 temperature graph showing observed highs trending up even as the normal daily range cooled in mid-August, marking more than a month without a below-normal high.
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