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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Disaster Service Centers in five counties are available to residents affected by the May 6-7 severe storms. The centers offer face-to-face help and alternate application options.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said extreme heat warnings are in effect for north and central Mississippi and heat advisories cover the rest of the state, with heat index values expected between 105 and 115 degrees.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking public comment through Sept. 7 on its draft Statewide Transit Plan and Intercity Bus Study, the agency said. The drafts are available at GoMDOT.com/ConnectMS and comments may be emailed to transitstudy@mdot.ms.gov.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said alternating lane closures and intermittent drawbridge test openings on I-110 will begin at 6 p.m. July 27 and run through noon July 31. MDOT advised motorists to consider alternate routes and posted traffic maps online.
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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor encouraged students to explore internship opportunities during the State Intern Summit at Two Museums.
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Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Celeste Embrey Wilson to the Mississippi Supreme Court, Northern District 3, Place 1, to fill a vacancy created by Robert P. Chamberlin’s confirmation to a federal judgeship, the governor’s office said. Her term begins Aug. 1, 2026.
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Northeast said it is encouraging people who delayed college to apply for fall, offering online and in-person programs, affordable tuition and student support at NEMCC.edu.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that heat index values could reach 114 degrees Fahrenheit, creating dangerous conditions and urging those outdoors to take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.
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An anti-crime task force in Memphis last fall drew a surge of federal agents and led to widespread immigration arrests, a report said. President Donald Trump has said he wants to replicate the effort elsewhere.
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In an era of complex legal and social challenges, Christian principles remind us that justice and mercy must guide our actions—whether in courtrooms or classrooms.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized his party’s focus on affordability ahead of the midterm elections, promising action on rising costs if Democrats retake Congress.
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A new documentary features Sen. Lindsey Graham praising the war in Iran and comparing Trump and Netanyahu to historic World War II leaders.
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Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte said Sunday his office completed a fourth round of layoffs since he took over on June 19. He said the reductions are intended to refocus the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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A mass shooting at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival left two dead and five others injured, including a 2-year-old, police say.
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Katy Perry condemned the White House for featuring her song ‘Firework’ in a military-related TikTok video without her permission, weeks after selling her music catalog for $225 million.
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A federal magistrate ruled the BBC may examine how President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 remarks were understood by the public but barred relitigation of the Capitol riot, court reports show.
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With just a few primary elections remaining, Democrats must flip four Republican-held seats to take control of the U.S. Senate, while Republicans are largely on defense and pickup opportunities are scarce, analysts say.
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City officials are stepping in to assist people still living at the Grand Chateau Apartments after the owner closed the complex in May 2025, WJTV reported.
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The search for Kevin Clay Adams entered its third day after deputies shifted efforts east following a Friday shooting in which authorities say he fired at officers, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office said.
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The Rare Breed Motorcycle Club and the Rare Ladies Social Club handed out supplies and offered free haircuts, meals and family activities to help local families prepare for school, WJTV reported.
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