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State Auditor Shad White said special agents arrested former Columbus City Councilman Joseph Mickens Jr. and contractor Marcus Dawson on allegations they rigged bids to steer city contracts and laundered payments.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Roar & Explore event brought people to campus, helping them find their place, meet new friends and get involved, the school said in a social media post.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says both directions of State Route 427 in Leake County will close Monday, Aug. 24, for a bridge replacement and remain closed until about spring 2027. A multi-route detour will send traffic through Philadelphia, Mississippi.
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Forecasters say heat indices may reach 115 degrees in some areas and the hottest hours will be late morning through the afternoon. Officials urged residents to limit outdoor activity and take precautions.
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Joey Dale Dearman, 51, received a 15-year, day-for-day sentence after pleading guilty to fondling a minor in Prentiss County. The sentence was handed down in Lee County Circuit Court.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, says extreme heat warnings and advisories remain in effect through 8 p.m. CDT Sunday, with heat index values as high as 113 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said an Extreme Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory are in effect through 8 p.m. Sunday and warned that rapid-onset drought risk is increasing for late August.
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Mississippi Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey appears on The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss his path to leadership and the evolution and duties of the Capitol Police, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said.
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On the TigerTalk podcast, President Ford outlined how prospective students can enroll at Northeast for fall 2026, covering applications, financial aid, registration deadlines, online courses and short-term options. The episode also includes updates on athletics, academics and workforce development.
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A group of employees from Hago Automotive has finished their leadership development program, highlighting the company’s focus on building strong managers and teams.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned that dangerous heat and humidity will persist through the week, with temperatures expected to rise even as humidity eases slightly by week’s end.
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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport plans to install foot wash stations in its bathrooms, aiming to improve sanitation and safety. The project has drawn mixed reactions online.
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The Tacoma Police Department said its Marine Services Unit recovered 60 cats and kittens from a 40-foot abandoned sailboat after a six-day operation that began Aug. 6. More than 40 animals were taken to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, authorities said.
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Emily Moreno sued Rep. Max Miller on Wednesday, accusing the Ohio Republican of publishing a nude image of their young daughter online, according to a copy of the federal complaint obtained by The Hill.
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Mike Fincke retired Wednesday after accumulating 549 days in space and flying four missions, NASA said.
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The president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association commended the FAA’s recent push to hire video game players, saying gaming skills can translate to controller work.
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Senator Marco Rubio joked about his love for Pop-Tarts while criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s diet during a podcast appearance, calling the diet ‘crazy.’
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The WNBA Players Association said Wednesday it will continue stakeholder meetings on transgender athletes and condemned online vitriol, while a recent article said the league’s collective bargaining agreement does not define who qualifies as a woman.
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DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul and posted ‘White privilege’ on X. Carrington and sports analyst Jemele Hill have declined to clarify what the post meant.
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Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon appeared on the Not Fall Camp Tour to outline developments in Starkville as the athletic year began.
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