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Warming trend brings showers through Friday; triple-digit heat index expected this weekend
Forecasters say a warming trend will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms through Friday, followed by hot, humid conditions and a return of triple-digit heat index values this weekend.
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MDOT names Jada Kirk deputy executive director, chief financial officer
The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced that Jada Kirk has been promoted to deputy executive director for administration and will serve as the agency’s chief financial officer. The move follows the retirement of longtime deputy executive director Lisa Hancock at the end of June, MDOT said.
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First Lady Elee Reeves, MDOT urge Mississippians to pick up litter
The Mississippi Department of Transportation promoted a message from First Lady Elee Reeves encouraging residents to help clean the state by picking up one piece of litter, MDOT said. The department urged participation in its Pick It Up Mississippi campaign.
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Driver Service Bureau reports intermittent software issues at stations
The Driver Service Bureau said some of its stations are experiencing temporary software interruptions but remain open and return to normal once updates are processed.
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Marcello Hernández Roasts Jake Paul, Tiger Woods and Bill Belichick at ESPYS
Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Marcello Hernández opened the ESPYS in New York with a monologue that took aim at Jake Paul, Tiger Woods and Bill Belichick, Fox News reported.
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ICE says Harlingen field office arrests 238 in one-day South Texas operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said its Harlingen, Texas, office arrested 238 people in a single-day operation June 18, the largest number of targeted arrests for the office.
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Lawmakers, Trump administration officials speak at Hill Nation Summit in Washington
Lawmakers and Trump administration officials took the stage at the second Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday in Washington, meeting with reporters at The Hill and NewsNation to discuss the day’s news.
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New York Times moves to quash subpoenas tied to Air Force One story
The New York Times filed a motion to quash subpoenas issued to its reporters by the Trump administration after a story about the new Air Force One, the paper reported Wednesday.
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Trump administration replaces slavery exhibit at George Washington’s Philadelphia home
The Trump administration removed a slavery-focused exhibition at the Philadelphia home of former President George Washington and installed a replacement that historians say is not historically accurate, The Associated Press reported.
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Caitlin Clark yells at official after no-call in Fever loss to Valkyries
Caitlin Clark confronted a referee and used profanity after a disputed no-call during Indiana’s 88-75 loss to Golden State, according to game footage.
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Iran releases American woman detained since 2024, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced that Iran has released Dena Karari, an American citizen held since December 2024. Her release is the first since 2023 and follows ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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Louisiana man charged with murder in death of deputy U.S. marshal
Clarence A. Frazier Jr. was charged after authorities say he opened fire while officers served an arrest warrant, killing Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson. Federal prosecutors say Frazier faces life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.
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Horns247 Analyst Eric Henry Previews Texas as Rivalry Returns to Austin
Horns247’s Eric Henry joined Brian Hadad on the T&L Opponent Preview podcast to preview Texas and revisit Mississippi State’s late collapse in Starkville last season as the series heads back to Austin.
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Two safeties make all-time Mississippi State squad
A T&L Summer School installment by Carlo Barone says two safeties earned spots on Mississippi State’s all-time team, and writer Brian Hadad was charged with narrowing the candidates.
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Judge delays trial of accused Beth Israel arsonist to October 2026
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate granted more time for the defense, moving Stephen Spencer Pittman’s trial to the October 2026 term, a court order shows. Pittman is accused of setting fire to Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson and faces state and federal charges, court records show.
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Mississippi creates postsecondary council to address workforce pipeline
The Legislature passed SB 2524 creating the Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council to coordinate data and efforts among colleges, businesses and state agencies, lawmakers said. Sen. Nicole Boyd urged the group to focus on credential pathways, accountability and public reporting.
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Mississippi lawmakers convene special session to reform youth court system
Mississippi lawmakers are working during a special session called by Gov. Tate Reeves to overhaul the state’s youth court system and address court record access issues.
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Reeves calls special session to overhaul Mississippi youth courts, add detention capacity
Gov. Tate Reeves said lawmakers will consider measures to create more full-time youth court judges, build state-run juvenile detention facilities and fix expired statutes tied to ongoing lawsuits.
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Mississippi teachers say new digital process delays access to classroom supply funds
Teachers and school suppliers across Mississippi say a new state-mandated digital wallet and training requirement is making it harder to spend Education Enhancement Fund money, creating delays and forcing some educators to pay out of pocket.
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