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U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson last month ended decades of federal oversight of Rankin County schools, prompting alumni and civil rights advocates to say the move was premature amid continued racial disparities.
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Randy Barrett Kelly received a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. The sentence is to be served without parole or early release.
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Will Orlando Hadley received a 12-year sentence after trafficking charges in Lee County, with no eligibility for parole or early release, according to court records.
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David Jerome Peek, 45, was sentenced Aug. 24 to 30 years with 15 suspended and 15 to serve, followed by five years of supervision, the District Attorney’s Office said.
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The Storm Prediction Center maintained a marginal (1 of 5) risk for severe weather Wednesday, citing damaging winds for portions of eastern Arkansas, northwestern Mississippi and the Memphis metro area.
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A deep partial lunar eclipse will sweep across much of the Americas Thursday night, reaching roughly 96 percent coverage at maximum, NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio said.
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Booneville Police Department said it hosted a two-day Pistol Optics Fundamentals and Proficiency Course Aug. 13-14 with officers from several local agencies and Spearpoint Range.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said in a social media post that people should not discard notices received by mail, text or email and should respond when required.
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Organizers said students at the 2026-27 commissioning ceremony received mustard seeds meant to symbolize faith, growth and a call to serve.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said 2026 logistics graduate Nyesha Davis has accepted a position as an international shipping leader with Waldom Electronics, a master distributor of electronics and solar components.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi is investing over $3.3 million to expand mental health services for children and young adults affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding aims to modernize treatment facilities and establish new programs.
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Forecasters say a marginal risk of severe storms, with damaging winds the main threat, is expected over parts of the Delta region southwest of Memphis Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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In a world rife with conflict and moral complexity, the Christian call to justice and mercy remains as vital as ever. This week, we reflect on how biblical principles guide us amid societal upheavals.
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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a Chicago Sky game Sunday after a heated exchange with Natasha Cloud. The incident drew boos from the crowd and drew attention to Freedom’s outspoken views.
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A former lawmaker with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan endorsed the incumbent last week as he prepares for re-election.
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Sen. Bernie Moreno said Sunday that recent debate over White House aide Natalie Harp has been “super misogynistic.” Democrats and former White House staffers have criticized Harp’s relationship with President Donald Trump, citing reporting by The Daily Beast.
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A sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln revealed his father was detained by ICE while he has been deployed at sea for more than nine months.
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A California family has filed a lawsuit against Six Flags Magic Mountain after their son died following a ride on the X2 coaster. The incident occurred in summer 2022, and the family alleges the ride was defectively designed.
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Fifteen-year-old KJ Biermann was arrested and charged Aug. 17 in Alpharetta, Georgia, with aggravated sexual battery and aggravated sodomy, documents obtained by Fox News Digital show. His mother, reality star Kim Zolciak, denied the accusations in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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A wildfire officials say was human-caused has burned more than 15,000 acres and is 0 percent contained, prompting evacuation orders for parts of Reno, Nevada, officials said.
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