Man killed in Tupelo shooting; coroner identifies victim
Tupelo police say one man was shot Friday night at a Shell gas station and later died. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified him as Charles Burleson II, 43.
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Man fatally shot while breaking up domestic dispute, Jackson police say
Jackson police say a 64-year-old man was found fatally shot on a front porch after intervening in a domestic dispute on July 18.
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Two injured in shooting at Hazlehurst bar
Hazlehurst Police Chief Tarrell Davis told WJTV that two people were wounded in an early morning shooting at The Platinum Bar and Grill on July 19.
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SEC Media Days Begin Monday in Tampa; Mississippi State to Take Part
SEC Media Days open Monday in Tampa, and Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone previewed Mississippi State’s presence, discussing who might attend and what reporters hope to learn about the Bulldogs.
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Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, giving Spain its second men’s World Cup title and denying Lionel Messi a repeat, AP reported.
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Taylor Farms expands iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states amid cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms said Friday it expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce and salad mixes shipped to 27 states, including Mississippi, after a potential link to a cyclospora outbreak.
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Essay urges Sabbath, generosity, fasting and service to revive U.S. civil religion
A Magnolia Tribune opinion piece argues that rising prosperity has eroded national reverence for God and recommends reviving Sabbath, generosity, fasting and service to the less fortunate.
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Mississippi ACA exchange enrollment drops 26% after federal subsidies end
Mississippi saw a 26.4% decline in Affordable Care Act exchange enrollment from February 2025 to February 2026, data and reporting show, reducing coverage options for low-income residents in a state that has not expanded Medicaid.
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NWS: Heatwave to Persist Through Tuesday; Delta Under Extreme Heat Warning
The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that a heatwave will continue through Tuesday with heat index values above 105 degrees Fahrenheit, issuing an Extreme Heat Warning for the Delta and a Heat Advisory for the rest of the Mid-South.
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Person dies after shooting at Tupelo gas station; suspect arrested
Tupelo police say a person shot inside a vehicle at a Shell station died after being taken to a hospital, and a suspect has been taken into custody.
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Mid‑South Heat Wave to Peak Tuesday, NWS Memphis Says
The National Weather Service in Memphis warned the Mid‑South will remain in an extreme heat wave through Tuesday, with conditions expected to peak Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is in effect Sunday and more advisories or warnings are likely.
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White House Official Defends Argentina After Falklands Banner
A White House aide defended Argentina after the country’s soccer team displayed a banner asserting a claim to the Falkland Islands following a World Cup semi-final win over England, the aide said.
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U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after attack on troops in Jordan
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening following an attack on U.S. bases in Jordan that killed two service members, according to Central Command.
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Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states over parasite risk
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce distributed across 27 states following a health warning linked to a parasite outbreak. The CDC identified the lettuce as the source of recent illnesses.
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Child Star Ashley Johnson Recalls Attempted Abduction on ‘Growing Pains’ Set
Ashley Johnson, who starred on ‘Growing Pains,’ recounts a frightening incident as a child when an armed fan tried to abduct her during a live taping. She describes the event and security concerns of the time.
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Giants’ Cam Skattebo attempts backflip while recovering from leg injury
Cam Skattebo, a second-year New York Giants running back, attempted a backflip at WWE’s Fanatics Fest on Saturday despite recovering from a leg injury, attendees said. Witnesses said his surgically repaired right leg appeared to twist on the landing.
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Brother of Tulsi Gabbard charged with custodial interference in Waikiki
Batarti Gabbard, 55, was charged after Honolulu police said he tried to lure children to a Waikiki hotel room on July 12. His family says he is receiving psychiatric treatment.
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Tate brothers arrested in Miami, U.S. Marshals Service says
The U.S. Marshals Service says the Tate brothers were taken into custody in Miami on a sealed warrant. British prosecutors said they are seeking the brothers’ extradition on rape and trafficking charges.
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Argentina, Spain to meet Sunday in World Cup final; Messi, Yamal to face off
Argentina and Spain will meet Sunday in the World Cup final, pairing Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal for the first time in the tournament, a match preview said.
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Mississippi declares cyclosporiasis reportable under emergency order
State epidemiologist Renia Dotson issued an emergency reporting declaration Thursday adding the intestinal infection cyclosporiasis to Mississippi’s list of reportable diseases, the Mississippi State Department of Health said.
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