Three Lee County defendants sentenced in meth cases
Three Lee County residents received prison terms this week after pleading guilty to methamphetamine charges, the First Circuit District Attorney’s office said in a news release.
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Wilkinson County disaster service center to close Aug. 31
The Wilkinson County Disaster Service Center will close permanently at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, officials said, the same day a deadline falls for residents affected by May storms.
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CBC reverses policy on using ‘terrorist attack’ label for 9/11
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has reversed its guidance advising journalists not to refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as terrorism. The policy change follows widespread criticism from political leaders.
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Vance, Zeldin call for EPA probe into East Palestine derailment response
Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are urging an independent investigation into the federal government’s handling of the 2023 East Palestine train derailment.
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ICE may spend up to $2 million on robot ‘dogs,’ DHS document says
A Department of Homeland Security acquisition forecast posted Thursday says Immigration and Customs Enforcement could spend between $1 million and $2 million on dog-like robots to assist agents.
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Caitlin Clark scores 34, Fever beat Connecticut 111-91 before FIBA break
Caitlin Clark had 34 points and 12 assists as the Indiana Fever rallied to a 111-91 win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday, extending the Fever’s season scoring streak and sending them into the WNBA’s FIBA World Cup break.
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Umpire Bill Miller goes 0-for-8 on ABS challenges in Reds’ win over Cubs
Bill Miller, the home plate umpire, failed to overturn any calls in eight challenged pitches during the Reds’ 10-8 victory at Wrigley Field, marking a rare and notable performance with the automated ball-strike system.
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Texas halts state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras over privacy concerns
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a suspension of state funding for Flock Safety’s AI-powered cameras amid growing privacy worries and local contract cancellations.
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Trump says U.S. struck deal with Venezuela for access to 65 billion barrels of oil
President Donald Trump said his administration entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the United States access to about 65 billion barrels of the country’s untapped oil reserves. He said the arrangement would come at a cost but provided no further details.
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Nigerian extradited to U.S. in death of Mississippi teen
Adebola Festus Adekunle, 26, was brought to the United States to face federal charges alleging sextortion that prosecutors say led a 16-year-old Starkville student to take his own life.
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MHSAA season opens as MAIS continues Aug. 27-28
Mississippi high school football moved into full swing Aug. 27-28 as the Mississippi High School Activities Association began its season and MAIS teams played their second week, officials and schedules show.
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Wicker says Mississippi seeing economic gains, defense growth and rural health progress
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker told the Magnolia Tribune that private investment, job gains and defense and health care projects show Mississippi is making measurable progress.
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Mississippi reports decline in overdose deaths, emphasizes ongoing prevention efforts
Mississippi has seen a significant drop in overdose deaths over the past four years, but officials warn that certain areas remain affected. State leaders are rallying around continued prevention initiatives ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day.
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Suspect extradited from Nigeria in sextortion case linked to Starkville teen’s death
Adebola Festus Adekumle has been extradited from Nigeria to face charges related to the sextortion case that contributed to the death of 16-year-old Walker Montgomery, authorities say.
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Civil rights groups rally on National Mall to defend voting rights ahead of midterms
Protesters gathered near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to urge protections for voting rights amid recent legal and legislative changes affecting Black voters. The event coincided with heightened concerns over redistricting and court rulings.
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Jackson filmmaker Curtis Nichouls remembered for community impact and legacy
Friends and colleagues of Curtis Nichouls are working to preserve his contributions to Jackson’s film industry after his death last week.
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Nigerian man extradited to U.S. in sextortion case linked to teen’s death
Adebola Festus Adekunle, 26, was extradited from Nigeria to face federal charges after allegedly sextorting a Mississippi teenager who later died by suicide.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety sets Aug. 29 deadline for Trooper Class 71 applications
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said applications for Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Class 71 close Aug. 29 and directed prospective applicants to its website.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Unveils New Alumni Pavilion in Honor of Dr. William Jackson
The college celebrated the opening of the enhanced Alumni Pavilion at Tiger Stadium, honoring Dr. William Jackson’s contributions to the school and community.
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President Ford Discusses Student Success on TigerTalk Podcast
In the latest TigerTalk episode, President Ford of Northeast highlights small classes, faculty connections and student involvement as keys to success. The podcast also offers updates on athletics, academics and workforce development.
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