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Coach Jeff Lebby and athletic director Zac Selmon addressed the possibility that Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla could return to campus as court cases and appeals involving the NCAA continue, Brian Hadad reported.
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Consumer prices rose 3.4 percent from a year earlier in July, with core inflation slowing to 2.5 percent, the Labor Department said, but costs remain elevated amid higher oil prices and AI-driven chip demand.
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann said he will again push for a law banning student cell phone use in Mississippi schools, arguing phones disrupt learning and harm students’ mental health. He outlined the plan in the Magnolia Tribune after a similar bill passed the Senate but failed in the House in 2025.
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Scott Colom’s campaign says the Mississippi Democrat does not align with calls to abolish ICE or end the U.S.-Israel alliance as Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates gain ground nationally.
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The U.S. Department of Labor is probing Battle Fish North in Tunica County after Mexican H-2A workers told Mississippi Today they faced threats, unpaid wages and poor living conditions. The farm previously faced a 2023 inquiry that ended in a consent decree.
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University of Southern Mississippi military historian Andrew Wiest reads parts of the Declaration of Independence and portrays Patrick Henry in Netflix’s five-part documentary, the university said.
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The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in Meridian will honor five influential musicians at its 2026-27 Hall of Fame ceremony, celebrating Mississippi’s rich musical heritage.
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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said it is hiring fall interns to work with analysts and write reports on government programs and services. Applicants can begin the process by scanning a QR code in the office’s announcement.
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Residents are invited to enjoy an outdoor screening of ‘Zootopia 2’ at The Cut-Off on August 14, with food trucks and activities planned.
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BMCU said its School of Education received the 2026 Mississippi Association of Partners in Education Governor’s Award, signed by Gov. Tate Reeves and recognized by the Alcorn School District.
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The college said students kicked off the school year with a luau, sunshine and campus activities, according to a social media post.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned that the Miller Road bridge and the Craft Road bridge over U.S. 78 in Olive Branch will close for repairs beginning Aug. 18. Message boards will be used and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Wesley ‘Eric’ Bowen in a Worker Wednesday post, saying he joined the agency in June 2025 and now handles statewide procurement from its Central Services Division.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Adult Education day classes have restarted, welcoming new and returning students, according to a social media post.
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Centers in Franklin, Lawrence, and Lincoln counties will close this Friday, while the Wilkinson County location remains open. Assistance can still be accessed online or by phone.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned of an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Friday and said heat indices could reach 105 to 112 degrees, with a marginal risk of severe storms this evening.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned that dangerous heat will persist for the foreseeable future and that Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect. The agency urged residents to stay in air conditioning, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if outdoors.
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Ace, a 7-year-old German shepherd, was shot while protecting deputies during an arrest attempt. Less than a week later, he made an emotional return to the sheriff’s office.
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Several high-profile entertainers say they will step back from public political commentary as midterm elections approach, with some citing fallout from the 2024 White House race.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said Miss Mississippi Volunteer and Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer met with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to support the agency’s D.R.I.V.E. campaign promoting safe driving.
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