Italy seizes about 1,700 pounds of cocaine hidden in banana shipment
Italian authorities said they found roughly 1,700 pounds of cocaine concealed in a refrigerated container of bananas that arrived at the port of Vado Ligure from Ecuador.
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One in four U.S. workers stay in jobs for health insurance, survey finds
About 24% of U.S. employees remain in unwanted jobs to keep health coverage, a survey released Wednesday found. The report said the rate has risen significantly since 2021 and called the trend a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.
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Mississippi State partners with Jackson universities to revitalize downtown
Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture is collaborating with Jackson State University and Millsaps College to support economic growth in Jackson’s downtown area.
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Georgia running back Dante Dowdell hospitalized after ATV accident
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell is hospitalized in Atlanta following an ATV accident near his hometown of Picayune, according to coach Kirby Smart.
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Appeals court rejects Biden’s bid to block release of ghostwriter interview recordings
A divided U.S. Court of Appeals panel ruled there is a substantial public interest in disclosing audio recordings and transcripts of President Joe Biden’s interviews with a memoir ghostwriter, and delayed its order until Aug. 3 to allow time for another appeal.
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Mississippi insurance commissioner urges residents to check coverage ahead of Bertha
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney urged residents to review policies, assemble emergency supplies and document belongings as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches, the Mississippi Department of Insurance said. The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday at 1 p.m. Bertha was just offshore the Florida panhandle with 60 mph winds.
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Mississippi Senator Hyde-Smith criticizes Democrat challenger, highlights Trump support in re-election bid
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith discusses her upcoming race, her opponents, and her relationship with President Trump in her first comprehensive interview of the cycle.
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NOAA predicts below‑normal 2026 hurricane season; Mississippi urged to prepare
NOAA forecasts a below‑normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2026 but urged residents to prepare for worst‑case impacts. Mississippi emergency agencies and federal partners offered checklists, evacuation guidance and mitigation resources.
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California reading scores rise after billions in literacy spending, but coach shortage may limit gains
State investments in phonics-based instruction and millions for literacy coaches have coincided with rising fourth-grade reading scores, but districts report trouble hiring enough coaches, especially in rural areas, CalMatters found.
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Former GOP strategist Stuart Stevens says ‘there is no Republican Party’
Stuart Stevens, a veteran Republican strategist, criticizes the current state of the GOP, claiming it has shifted away from traditional values and become the ‘pro-tariffs party.’
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Mississippi DOT warns of possible road impacts as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Tropical Storm Bertha could bring high winds, storm surge, flash flooding and power outages to the Gulf Coast starting Wednesday and lasting into Thursday.
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I-55 southbound at State Route 570 in Pike County to close overnight for repairs
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said southbound Interstate 55 at Exit 18 will be closed from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, while crews repair a pavement buckle as part of a resurfacing project.
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I-55 ramp to I-220 closed overnight in Madison County, MDOT says
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said the I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 South (Exit 104) will be closed from midnight to 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, for permanent striping work on the bridge deck.
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Review team identifies waste at small Mississippi agencies
A review team said it has been identifying waste at several small Mississippi agencies, boards and commissions and plans more reviews.
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Tupelo supervisors attend Mississippi law enforcement command college
Several supervisors from the Tupelo Police Department attended the 22nd Annual Mississippi Law Enforcement Command College at the University of Mississippi, the department said. The program was co-hosted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College recalls 2005 memories, urges applicants
The college said a social media post recalled student life in 2005 and encouraged prospective students to apply at NEMCC.edu.
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BMC University invites applications for accelerated BSN track
BMC University said it is accepting applications for an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program aimed at students ready to pursue nursing. The university provided links for applications and tuition information.
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Mid-South has lost 21 minutes of daylight since solstice; 53 more minutes expected by Aug. 21
Following the hottest day of the summer, astronomical calculations show the Mid-South has already lost 21 minutes of daily sunlight since the summer solstice and can expect 53 more minutes by Aug. 21.
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Heat indices top 110 degrees in several areas
Heat indices above 110 degrees were observed this afternoon, and a statement urged people outdoors to take frequent breaks and stay hydrated while noting that heat is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the U.S.
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MEMA warns Mississippi coast of 2- to 4-foot storm surge as Bertha moves west
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Tropical Storm Bertha could bring 2 to 4 feet of storm surge and tropical storm conditions to the Gulf Coast on July 21 and 22, 2026.
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