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MS LIFT said it held an open house and ribbon cutting at its Resource and Referral Center in Amory, Mississippi, and invited visitors to stop by at 215 N. Main St. The organization said the center offers lending libraries, child-care resources and training supports.
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A heat advisory covers most of the state through the rest of the week, with highs in the mid- to upper-90s and heat indices up to 110, the advisory said. Residents were urged to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and never leave vulnerable people or pets in vehicles.
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An announcement said football season is back but cooler temperatures have not yet arrived, and fans attending weekend games should stay hydrated and seek shade.
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Blue Mountain Christian University’s School of Education said in a social media post that it is expanding opportunities for future and current teachers, from undergraduate preparation to advanced degrees and endorsements.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says oppressive heat and humidity will persist through the Labor Day weekend, with afternoon heat indices reaching 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Sen. Ed Markey secured a decisive victory in Massachusetts’ Democratic primary, with supporters like Twitch streamer Hasan Piker celebrating his progressive stance and longevity in politics.
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In a world of headlines and headlines, it’s often the quiet moments and familiar faces that remind us what truly matters.
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Rep. Stephen Lynch defeated attorney Patrick Roath in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’s 8th District, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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The U.S. military launched a fresh wave of strikes in Iran as regional tensions persist into the seventh month, targeting Iranian military sites, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger in Massachusetts primary, bucking recent trend of older Democrats losing to younger opponents amid debates over generational change in Congress.
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Rep. Richard Neal defeated Jeromie Whalen in Massachusetts’ 1st District primary, fending off a progressive effort to unseat a longtime incumbent. Neal’s victory preserves a key Democratic leadership role.
Read moreKirkland police say a homeowner who reported banging inside their house last week was surprised to find a bobcat perched at the top of the stairs; the animal was sedated and released by wildlife officials with no injuries reported.
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Rep. Stephen Lynch has defeated progressive challenger Patrick Roath in Massachusetts’s 8th District primary, amid a contest marked by ideological clashes and generational differences.
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The U.S. military replaced the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East with another aircraft carrier amid a crew morale crisis, and Pentagon reporter John Ismay says logistical challenges for supply ships in the region are likely to continue.
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A Mississippi Writers Trail marker recognizing Noel Polk was unveiled at the University of Southern Mississippi, honoring the Faulkner scholar’s work and influence, Visit Mississippi said.
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With the start of the 2026 college football season hours away, the podcast The Rumblings will feature hosts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone returning to their mailbag for a Week One episode, the hosts said.
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University of Mississippi and Texas A&M researchers report in ACS Omega that they produced 75-gram batches of a nickel-iron single-atom catalyst and estimate recycling costs could fall to $145 per ton.
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Chevron is poised to announce an expansion of its Venezuela operations, according to a U.S. official. The move follows the Biden administration’s partnership with a Venezuelan energy company.
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The House passed a stopgap spending measure Tuesday by a 370-48 vote to fund federal agencies at current levels through Dec. 11. The Senate had already approved the bill and it now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature, lawmakers said.
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Two out-of-state residents face federal charges for threatening witnesses related to Nolan Wells’ death investigation, with trials scheduled for fall in Mississippi.
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