Hayden Panettiere, actress from ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
The actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36, her representative confirms. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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NYPD officers fatally shoot man armed with butcher knife in Lower East Side
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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Miss. agency to offer free seafood HACCP workshop in Biloxi
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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4 more belugas arrive at Shedd Aquarium from Marineland
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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Extreme heat warning continues through Monday in Columbus
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 returns experienced core after state championship trip
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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MEMA to open five disaster centers in four Mississippi counties
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five disaster service centers at noon Aug. 18 to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in June, the agency said.
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Jackson luncheon raises funds for breast cancer awareness
Women gathered in Jackson for the Women Inspire Women Luncheon to elevate mindsets, foster community and raise money for breast cancer awareness, organizers said.
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Mississippi State depth faces test, commentators say
Commentators Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said Mississippi State’s first preseason scrimmage raised questions about whether the roster can sustain aggressive play calling by Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett.
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Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom aims to unseat incumbent senator in rare upset
Scott Colom, a Democrat and district attorney from Mississippi, is attempting to defeat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, a feat not achieved since 1942. His campaign faces long odds in a heavily Republican state.
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Corinth Elks Lodge donates $4,100 to NEMCC FFA Alumni and Supporters
The Corinth Elks Lodge contributed $4,100 to the NEMCC FFA Alumni during the third annual Bobby Wayne Memorial Dart Tournament, honoring the late land-loving enthusiast.
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Mississippi opens five disaster centers for Tropical Storm Arthur survivors
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five Disaster Service Centers at noon Tuesday to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, the agency said.
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Heat wave to continue through midweek; heat index may reach 115 degrees
Forecasters say the heat wave will persist through Wednesday with afternoon heat index values between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler conditions and lower heat indices are expected by next weekend.
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NWS Memphis Warns of More Oppressive Heat, Urges Safety Measures
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee warned in a social media post that oppressive heat will return tomorrow and urged residents to limit outdoor time, use air conditioning and stay hydrated.
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NWS Memphis warns heat index will top 110 degrees, urges precautions
The Memphis office of the National Weather Service warned that widespread heat index values will exceed 110 degrees this afternoon after six days of high heat and humidity, and urged residents to take immediate precautions.
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Traffic stop in Merced County seizes 30 pounds of suspected cocaine; driver arrested
California Highway Patrol says a canine officer stopped an SUV Aug. 12 and found about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $817,200. The driver was booked on drug charges.
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Tiffany avoids answer on Trump campaign support in Wisconsin governor race
Rep. Tom Tiffany declined to say whether former President Donald Trump will campaign with him as he runs for Wisconsin governor.
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Navy weighs redesign of Ford-class carriers to suit Trump preference, report says
The Navy is considering changes to incoming Ford-class aircraft carriers to match President Donald Trump’s preference for a World War II–era look, The Washington Post reported Saturday.
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Centcom commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid questions about ship’s conditions
Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, visited the USS Abraham Lincoln during a 10-day trip to the Middle East, according to Centcom.
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Alaska runner hospitalized after fending off brown bear with bear spray
A woman running alone on a trail in Anchorage used bear spray to escape a brown bear and was taken to a hospital, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said.
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