Ripley murals reflect community, Magnolia Tribune reports
A Magnolia Tribune feature says Ripley’s public art movement is notable less for its number of murals than for how each piece connects to the local community.
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Blue Mountain Christian University women’s soccer players receive self-defense training
Blue Mountain Christian University said its Lady Toppers soccer team took part in hands-on self-defense training last week. Coach Hunt invited Professor Mayer and his wife, Andrea, to teach practical techniques, the university said.
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Emily Pollard earns Northeast Way Award for community impact
Emily Pollard was honored with the Northeast Way Award for her dedication to students and the community through kindness and encouragement.
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Meet the Tigers set for Aug. 18 at Tiger Stadium
ATH announced the Meet the Tigers event will kick off the 2026-27 athletic season Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. Student-athletes from 11 programs and the Showband from Tigerland will be introduced, and the football team will end the night with its final preseason scrimmage, ATH said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College opens William J. “Billy” McCoy Mississippi Heritage Room
Northeast Mississippi Community College said it held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the William J. “Billy” McCoy Mississippi Heritage Room to honor the former speaker’s career and legacy.
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Overnight lane closures planned in Neshoba County for utility repairs
A traffic advisory says parts of State Route 10, Church Avenue and Pecan Avenue will be closed overnight for utility repairs starting Wednesday.
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MDOT: U.S. 82 east entrance, Lee Stokes Road exit ramp to close for paving
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said the entrance to U.S. 82 east and the exit ramp to Lee Stokes Road in Lowndes County will be closed from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, for paving. Message boards are in place and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
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Advisory urges precautions as August heat arrives
A public advisory urged residents to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise, including staying cool, hydrating and never leaving vulnerable people or pets in vehicles.
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Heat advisory issued as Mid-South heat indices top 100 degrees
The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that heat indices could top 100 degrees across the Mid-South and has issued a Heat Advisory. The agency urged people to hydrate, seek air conditioning and protect pets, infants and the elderly.
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NWS Memphis extends Heat Advisory across Mid-South; heat indices to top 105 degrees
The National Weather Service in Memphis said it extended a Heat Advisory across the Mid-South through Wednesday to Friday, warning of heat indices of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher and possible triple-digit highs. The agency urged residents to practice heat safety over the next week.
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Reeves appoints Renee McBride Porter as 10th Chancery Court district judge
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Renee McBride Porter of Columbia as chancellor for Mississippi’s 10th Chancery Court District, filling a vacancy caused by a retirement.
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Trump shifts back to sanctions on Iran as other strategies falter
President Donald Trump has returned to relying on sanctions to pressure Iran as other efforts to end the war have faltered, and he says the pressure can produce a breakthrough, the report said.
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North Carolina Republicans pick Balkcom as 11th District nominee
The state Republican Party’s 11th District executive committee named state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the GOP nominee after Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew last week, the committee said. The selection came 85 days before Election Day.
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Judge blocks Mamdani rollout of $5 million second-home tax
A Staten Island judge temporarily halted the rollout of a New York City tax on second homes worth more than $5 million and ordered the removal of a public list, according to multiple reports.
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AMA president says Trump vaccine order puts children’s health at risk
The president of the American Medical Association said Monday that President Trump’s executive order on childhood immunizations endangers children’s health, joining other medical experts in criticism.
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Trump secretly left NATO summit aboard smaller jet while older Air Force One served as decoy, report says
The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump used a catering truck and a smaller military plane to leave Ankara amid a reported Iranian threat, while an older Air Force One jet served as a decoy.
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Trump warns FIFA against ousting Gianni Infantino
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if it replaced Gianni Infantino amid a revolt over a proposed sale of World Cup commercial rights, according to the report.
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Former Olympian David Hearn seeks closure after reflecting pool case dismissed
A case accusing former Olympian David Hearn of damaging the reflecting pool was dismissed, but his lawyers say the matter remains unresolved as they push to permanently close it.
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Doctors tell parents to consult pediatricians after Trump signs vaccine order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that reduces recommended childhood vaccines and encourages separating some shots into different visits; doctors who spoke to CBS News urged parents to discuss options with pediatricians.
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NOAA: July was hottest on record in contiguous U.S.; Mississippi sweltered
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said July 2026 was the hottest July for the contiguous United States on record, with widespread heat across all Lower 48 states and much of Mississippi running hotter than normal.
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