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Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been appointed to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. She will also retain several other committee roles.
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A federal bankruptcy judge approved the donation of the 25-bed public hospital to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, clearing the way for UMMC to take over operations Aug. 1, officials said.
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A clerical error in a House appropriations bill made $15 million contingent on the wrong Senate measure, leaving much of a statewide home-strengthening program unfunded, state officials said.
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Mississippi Today received several awards, including first place for public service journalism, at the 2026 Green Eyeshade Awards, which honor journalism in the Southeast.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it is investigating an officer-involved shooting near Ruffwood Drive and Lawndale Drive and has contacted the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The department said the scene is active but there is no ongoing threat and no officers were injured.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College says scholarships, financial aid and low tuition can make a college education more affordable than many expect. The college is urging prospective students to apply for the fall semester at NEMCC.edu.
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Forecasters say scattered clouds and warm temperatures will persist across the Mid-South, with a Heat Advisory in parts of north to central Mississippi. Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf is not expected to affect the region.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday that Tropical Storm Warnings and a Coastal Flood Warning are in effect for the state’s Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Bertha moves westward through the Gulf.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall in southeast Louisiana between Wednesday afternoon and evening, July 22, 2026, and could bring a 4-foot storm surge along the coast, MEMA said.
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Six disaster service centers opened to help survivors of the May 6-7 storms and tornadoes in Mississippi, officials said. Centers offer help with FEMA applications, state and local resources and SBA disaster loans.
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NEMCC said limited openings remain in its MI-BEST program, which helps eligible students earn a High School Equivalency while enrolling in career training and may cover tuition and supplies.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s Southern District said Ross Baker, assistant to Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby, acts as a key link between the agency and communities in nine counties and also volunteers with CASA of South Mississippi.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said a cold front will bring noticeably cooler air today, but heat indices could reach 105 degrees or higher in southern parts of the Mid‑South, prompting a Heat Advisory from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Arizona voters on Tuesday set the stage for competitive races as Republicans aim to retake control of the governor’s office in November. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs faces Republican Rep. Andy Biggs in a high-stakes contest.
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The world arrives on the front step in headlines — from Apollo archives to rocket strikes, political upsets to scientific models — and the porch remains a place for making sense of it all.
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Decision Desk HQ projected that Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton fended off a challenge from progressive Kai Newkirk in Tuesday’s primary for Arizona’s 4th Congressional District.
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Decision Desk HQ projected Republican Rep. Andy Biggs will challenge Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs this fall after Biggs defeated Rep. David Schweikert in the GOP primary, the outlet reported.
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Arizona State Rep. Alexander Kolodin, an election attorney and 2020 election denier, has secured the Republican nomination for secretary of state, according to preliminary results.
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Incumbent Rep. Greg Stanton narrowly wins his primary race in Arizona’s 4th District, resisting a push from progressive challenger Kai Newkirk amid national Democratic tensions.
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The House voted 215-214 to make approval the default when qualified service members and Pentagon civilian employees seek permission to carry personal firearms on military installations, part of a broader and contentious session on the fiscal 2027 defense bill.
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