NEMCC Success Center Tied to Rise in Passing Rates, College Says
NEMCC said its Success Center helped raise student passing rates from 78.1% to 80.7%, representing about 492 additional passing grades per semester.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Seeks WIOA Gateway Youth Coach
Northeast Mississippi Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month WIOA – Gateway Youth Coach to serve multiple counties, with applications due Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, the college said.
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MDOT Public Information Officer Discusses Road Work, College Football on ‘The Extra Mile’ Podcast
Barrett Wilson, public information officer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, appeared on The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss her prior legislative role, the return of college football and major MDOT projects.
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NWS Memphis issues areawide Heat Advisory through Sunday
The National Weather Service in Memphis says an areawide Heat Advisory will take effect at 11 a.m. tomorrow and continue through 8 p.m. Sunday as heat intensifies.
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Booneville police close area of South Smith and Cherry streets after house fire
Booneville Police Department warned motorists to avoid South Smith Street and Cherry Street because of an active house fire and said the area is closed to traffic.
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Blue Mountain Christian University to host Gratitude Day on Sept. 9
Blue Mountain Christian University will hold Gratitude Day on Sept. 9 on the lawn at the center of campus from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the university said. Attendees can write thank-you cards, get free food and enter to win prizes.
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NWS: Heat advisory continues through 8 p.m.; new advisory begins at noon tomorrow
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said a heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. and another will begin at noon tomorrow. The office urged residents to practice heat safety and check on sensitive groups.
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Retired judge says ‘prosecution doctors’ could keep Lindsay Clancy locked up if found insane
A retired Massachusetts judge told Fox News Digital that a not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s case could result in prolonged commitment overseen by mental health officials who often side with prosecutors.
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Joint Chiefs chair says military won’t be sent to polls in November
Gen. Dan Caine told Sen. Elissa Slotkin in a letter that the Joint Force has no plans to deploy military personnel to polling places for November’s midterm elections. He said election security is a state and local responsibility.
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Rep. Massie names alleged Epstein coconspirators, discusses new legislation on Epstein files
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky revealed what he described as coconspirators linked to Jeffrey Epstein and discussed legislation aimed at releasing Epstein files during a House floor speech Monday.
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El-Sayed rejects Vance’s ‘very, very evil’ remark, calls true evil corruption
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Monday pushed back after Vice President Vance called him “very, very evil,” saying the real evil is corruption.
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CBS News Draws Criticism Over Report on Abdul El‑Sayed’s Deleted 9/11 Posts
CBS News reported on deleted social media posts by Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed that compared the Sept. 11 attacks to the coronavirus pandemic, prompting criticism from progressive commentators and allies, the network and critics said.
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House Returns Briefly Before Recess as Lawmakers Head Home for Campaigning
The House of Representatives is back in session for less than a week before departing for campaigns, with the Senate not returning until September 14, as lawmakers focus on midterm elections.
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Utah judge to weigh whether Tyler Robinson case will go to trial in Charlie Kirk killing
A probable-cause hearing Sept. 1 will determine whether prosecutors have shown enough evidence to support an aggravated murder charge that carries a possible death sentence, a court spokeswoman said.
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Nepal continues search and rescue efforts after deadly floods
Nepal’s search and rescue operations are ongoing after floods last week left hundreds dead and thousands missing, officials say.
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Lebby Appears Locked In Ahead of Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby appeared focused during his first 2026 press conference, a recap by Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said. The reporters also raised the question of what the team’s goals should be this season.
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Buddy Stephens out at East Mississippi; Preston Rice named interim coach
East Mississippi Community College announced Monday night that five-time national champion coach Buddy Stephens is no longer with the program and that offensive coordinator Preston Rice will serve as interim head coach. The school gave no reason for Stephens’ departure.
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Columnist recalls 60 years of visits to Florida Panhandle
A Magnolia Tribune columnist wrote that a family’s quiet generosity after his father’s death began six decades of Panhandle visits and helped shape his life, including sobriety, family traditions and an impending grandchild.
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SpaceXAI powers down 11 of 69 temporary turbines at Southaven facility
SpaceXAI said Monday it powered down 11 of 69 temporary turbines at its Southaven data center and plans to remove all by July 2027 as a permanent 1.2-gigawatt plant is built. The move follows noise complaints and a class-action lawsuit, the company said.
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U.S. appeals court considers reassigning Mississippi anti-DEI law case amid AI drafting controversy
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday over a Mississippi law restricting diversity efforts, with concerns raised about a judge’s use of AI to draft legal orders and potential case reassignment.
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