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Meteorologists said the upper-level ridge is slowly weakening, offering relief from extreme heat in a few days, but forecasters warned of a marginal risk for severe storms mainly south of a line from Jonesboro to Jackson.
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Applications for positions with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety close Aug. 29, the department said, and prospective applicants can apply at dps.ms.gov or contact recruiters for more information.
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Ripley Main Street posted photos from a Friday night Movie Night at The Cut-Off and thanked Rebel Services for sponsoring the event, the organization said.
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Blue Mountain Christian University thanked parents, grandparents and other loved ones for helping students move into campus housing, saying move-in day memories are often made with family, according to a social media post.
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Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Amanda Tollison of Oxford to the Mississippi Supreme Court, filling a vacancy left by a federal appointment. Her term begins September 1, 2026.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said many areas remain under an Extreme Heat Warning and urged residents to limit outdoor activity, check on loved ones, seek air conditioning and stay hydrated.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that dangerous heat will continue, with heat indices of 105 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit expected. A weak front may bring isolated storms and a one-day break Tuesday before heat returns Wednesday.
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New South Wales plans to begin a gun buyback program in November, the first step in the country’s response to a deadly Hanukkah shooting at Bondi Beach, officials say.
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President Donald Trump accused vandals of damaging grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial, where he hosted a July 4th event, without providing evidence.
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As our community faces political, social, and moral dilemmas, the Christian call to love, justice, and humility guides us through turbulent times.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche expressed support for U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid recent comments from President Donald Trump criticizing her work.
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Sen. Jon Ossoff accused former President Trump of lying the nation into war with Iran during a rally in Atlanta.
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The U.S. Navy said it is conducting an internal review of its next class of aircraft carriers to consider design changes requested by President Donald Trump.
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Von Miller announced he is signing with the Dallas Cowboys for his 15th NFL season. Terms were not disclosed, and Miller called the move a ‘homecoming’ on social media.
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The actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36, her representative confirms. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Officers responded to reports of an assault and shot a man wielding a large knife after he advanced toward them, police say.
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The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will offer a free, three-day Seafood HACCP workshop Sept. 15-17 in Biloxi for industry members and others, MDMR said. The course meets FDA training requirements and awards certificates from the Association of Food and Drug Officials.
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Shedd Aquarium said four belugas arrived in Chicago as part of a government-approved rescue plan to move animals from Marineland to aquariums in the U.S. and Spain.
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An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through Monday at 8 p.m., with heat index values approaching 110 degrees, WCBI reported. Rain chances return later in the week as high pressure breaks down.
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Kosciusko enters the 2026 season led by returning players who reached last year’s state championship, coach Casey Orr said. The Whippets open Aug. 21 against Richland.
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