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A federal judge has temporarily halted Minnesota’s prediction market ban just days before its scheduled implementation, citing potential legal conflicts with federal law.
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Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed clashed over corporate influence and support for Israel in their second one-on-one debate, one week before the Aug. 4 Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
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President Trump flew out of Michigan on Monday aboard the Air Force One 757, which now sports a dark-blue paint job with a gold stripe and red trim, a pool report said.
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A California family says they were targeted in a chaotic poolside brawl at the Kaanapali Alii resort in Lahaina on July 17, leaving several injured and prompting a police investigation.
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Video shows a teenage lifeguard diving into heavy surf to pull a child to shore after waves swept the youngster out; the child was reunited with family and evaluated by paramedics, NBC Bay Area reported.
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Patrick Clancy was the first witness in the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, and described her sharp mental health decline before the Jan. 24, 2023, deaths of their three children.
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Sen. Rand Paul has made public a collection of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary notes from the COVID-19 pandemic as Fauci prepares to testify before a Senate committee.
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Bryant McFadden, a former NFL cornerback and Florida State standout, shares his insights on college football and Mississippi State’s Kelley Jones at SEC Media Days.
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Kelley Jones has drawn preseason praise, and Brian Hadad sought the view of former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden on what the season may hold.
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Mississippi’s State Board of Education received updates on kindergarten readiness assessments and new initiatives to improve literacy and math skills across the state.
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President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until the SAVE America Act is passed, despite Republican leaders saying they lack the votes to advance the measure.
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Governor Tate Reeves announced the appointment of Celeste Embrey Wilson to the Mississippi Supreme Court, filling a vacancy until a special election is held. Wilson will assume her role on August 1.
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Mitchell McGinnis said watching rugby at the 2024 Paris Olympics led him to recruit players and secure a practice field, helping revive the nearly dormant Jackson Rugby Club.
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Gov. Tate Reeves named DeSoto County Circuit Judge Celeste Embrey Wilson to the state Supreme Court, with her appointment taking effect Aug. 1 and lasting until a special election, the governor’s office said.
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A compilation of circuit court plans filed with the Mississippi Supreme Court shows large disparities in when indigent defendants are appointed counsel, with some counties assigning lawyers within days and others waiting until after indictment, an analysis by The Greenwood Commonwealth found.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College posted photos from its Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony, calling the event “a night filled with proud smiles, meaningful moments, and a milestone worth celebrating,” the college said in a social media post.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said it was named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for being transfer-friendly, based on its PTK Connect Transfer Profile.
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Heat & Wellness Spa in Ripley, Mississippi, will hold a back-to-school drive and community giveaway on Aug. 1 to collect supplies and help local students, the business said.
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Crossroads Rib Shack is celebrating its first anniversary in Ripley with $3 barbecue sandwiches and limited-edition merchandise, Ripley Main Street said. The community organization said the restaurant has become a popular gathering place.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said it is accepting applications for careers statewide through Aug. 29. Applicants can apply online or contact department recruiters for more information, the agency said.
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