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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been charged with domestic violence related to a June incident involving his ex-girlfriend and their infant. The player turned himself in to police, and the team has issued a statement.
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The Log Cabin Republicans said Thursday it will refocus on gay, lesbian and bisexual issues, distancing itself from what its president called the “radical” transgender movement in an op-ed.
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Mississippi State has removed offensive tackle Mario Nash Jr. from its roster, and the school has not given a reason. SuperTalk Mississippi News reported that sources did not expect him to start this season.
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Some Mississippi Association of Independent Schools teams played Week 0 last week, while other MAIS teams begin play tonight. The Mississippi High School Activities Association season starts Aug. 28.
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The City of Jackson announced Thursday that MV Transportation and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1208-Jackson reached a deal to end a 39-day strike. The union said the new contract meets its demands for pay, working conditions and benefits.
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President Donald Trump announced a plan to temporarily permit increased beef imports at a 25% discount, drawing immediate criticism from conservative Republicans and ranching groups who say it could harm U.S. producers.
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The Mississippi Board of Education received updates on Okolona School District’s financial issues and the latest statewide assessment results, which showed mostly stable proficiency rates.
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JTRAN employees will end a monthlong strike and return to work Monday after a tentative agreement with MV Transportation that includes an immediate 5% pay increase and preservation of key routes, the union said.
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Officials uncovered illegal drugs and contraband at Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield, leading to law enforcement searches and a suspension of inmate work programs. The source and extent of the drugs are under investigation.
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The FBI reported Americans ages 20-29 lost over $500 million to internet crimes in 2025. Chase is warning students and families to watch for online shopping, job and rental scams and AI-driven impersonation.
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Kim Smith, assistant director of NEMCC Adult Education, says the program gives people a second chance and helps them recognize their potential, the college said in a staff spotlight.
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Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi announced registration is open for the law enforcement shooting competition set for Oct. 10, 2026, at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center.
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Forecasters say parts of Mississippi face a slight (Level 2) risk of severe storms today, with the main threat expected from midafternoon into the night and damaging winds possible.
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A social media post asked residents in “shaded red areas” to report downed trees after storms the previous afternoon and overnight, using the hashtag #mswx.
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Forecasters say the Mid-South will turn cooler and drier beginning Saturday, easing extreme heat index readings just in time for the weekend.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says an Air Quality Alert remains in effect through tomorrow as stagnant summer air traps pollutants; conditions are expected to ease by early next week.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau said McCoy Rather was issued a learner’s permit and urged applicants to make appointments before visiting driver service centers.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said crews finished mechanical, electrical and plumbing trim-out on both levels and installed acoustical ceiling tile on the main level this week as interior and exterior work continues.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a crash on I-220 north of U.S. 80 West blocked all northbound lanes and was cleared at 8:45 a.m. Aug. 21, 2026.
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FEMA said five disaster service centers are open in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur on June 18–20, 2026. Residents can apply for assistance online, by phone or through the FEMA App.
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