Tippah County sports roundup, Sept. 12: Walnut delivers Meeks’ 90th win; BMCU runners take second
Walnut beats Holly Springs 22–14 for John Meeks’s 90th win, Ripley and Falkner fall, and BMCU’s cross-country teams finish second at Harding.
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Tupelo police honor women on National Police Woman Day
The Tupelo Police Department said it marked National Police Woman Day by recognizing women in law enforcement and praising the contributions of its female officers.
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Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon considers 2028 presidential run
Rep. Don Bacon says he is contemplating a bid for the White House in 2028 as he plans to leave Congress next year.
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DeSantis says Florida will provide asylum to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday accused the media of a smear campaign and said Florida would provide asylum to the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after a report revealed the juror had an alleged history of domestic violence and an active restraining order.
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles after condemning military drills
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea Saturday, a day after the U.S., South Korea, and Japan conducted a trilateral military exercise in response to nuclear threats.
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Betr offers two No Sweat entries up to $200 for new users
Betr is offering new customers two No Sweat entries worth up to $200 with no promo code required, the company said. The deal is open to adults 21 and older in 34 states.
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MLB, sports world mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with tributes and moments of silence
Major League Baseball and teams across the sports world commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with on-field tributes, community events, and moments of silence Friday.
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Dabble offers $50 bonus after $5 play with FOXNEWS code
Dabble is offering new users a $50 bonus after a $5 qualifying entry when they enter promo code FOXNEWS, the company said. The offer is available to customers 21 and older in roughly 26 states and Washington, D.C., according to Dabble’s promotional page.
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Republicans Embrace Trump at ‘Trumpapalooza,’ Reporter Says
Shane Goldmacher reported that many Republican candidates spoke this week at a midterm gathering dubbed “Trumpapalooza.” He wrote that some vulnerable candidates avoided the event because of former President Donald Trump’s unpopularity.
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Shofar to Sound as Rosh Hashanah Begins Friday
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. Many Jews mark the holiday by hearing the shofar, an animal horn blown like a trumpet, according to Jewish tradition.
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Jackson man charged with murder in woman’s hanging death
Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman found hanging in Jackson. The case remains under investigation.
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Mississippi high school football scores to be updated for Sept. 11, 2026
Scores from MAIS and MHSAA games on Sept. 11, 2026, will be updated as results come in, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation said. Live audio streams are also available.
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Mississippi secretary of state clarifies which races require majority vote
Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office said Thursday that some Mississippi offices must be won by a majority vote — more than 50% — while others are decided by a plurality.
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Debris cleanup from Winter Storm Fern mostly complete in Mississippi district
MDOT extends contracts and increases monitoring services for debris removal after Winter Storm Fern, with work ongoing in two districts and full FEMA reimbursement expected.
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IHL says it detected security breach Sept. 7; Southern Miss notified three days later
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning told officials it discovered a security breach on Sept. 7, but the University of Southern Mississippi says it was not notified until Sept. 10, university and IHL spokespeople told Magnolia Tribune.
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Jackson adopts $337 million budget after ‘scraping every couch cushion’ for public safety
The Jackson City Council approved a $337 million budget Friday that trims nearly 20% from last year and squeezes public safety funding, officials told Mississippi Today.
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25 Years After 9/11, Attacks Remain a Major Landmark for Americans
A new Ipsos poll shows that half of U.S. adults cite the September 11 attacks as the most significant event in their lifetime, overshadowing other major milestones over the past 25 years.
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Jackson police arrest man in death of Tasia Fortune, found hanging in Jackson
Jackson police have made their first arrest in the death of Tasia Fortune, a woman whose hanging death drew national attention. Authorities identified a suspect after the medical examiner ruled the case a homicide.
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Mississippi DPS holds 9/11 memorial luncheon to mark 25th anniversary
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said members held a 9/11 memorial luncheon to honor those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and recognize the sacrifice of first responders.
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Estimate shows some areas received several inches of rain in past 24 hours
An informal estimate of rainfall over roughly the last 24 hours shows uneven totals, with some places recording several inches and others receiving little or no rain, the estimate said.
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