When Mercy Meets the Mess of Public Life
From scholarship scares to death-row pleas and contested campaigns, the week’s headlines call the church to a faith that speaks for justice, cares for the vulnerable and shows up in civic life.
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Sanders urges Democratic leaders to ban super PACs from primaries
Sen. Bernie Sanders called on Democratic leaders to prohibit super PACs from participating in primary elections, citing concerns over influence and fairness.
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Trump cites ‘contractor error’ in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation
President Trump acknowledged a contractor error in the Reflecting Pool renovation while accusing a former Olympian of vandalism, despite charges being dropped against the athlete.
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Kaptur to undergo rehab after Toledo hit-and-run, first responders say
Rep. Marcy Kaptur said Sunday she will enter physical rehabilitation after being injured in what Toledo first responders described as a hit-and-run crash.
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North Dakota woman accused of stabbing two children to death, injuring a third
A North Dakota mother faces multiple charges after allegedly stabbing her children to death and injuring a surviving child. The incident left officers traumatized, police said.
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Kentucky middle school teacher arrested under new anti-grooming law
Sadie M. Flores, 25, of Mayfield, was arrested and charged with grooming a minor, a Class D felony under a Kentucky law that took effect July 15, the Graves County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Brooks Koepka calls first PGA Tour year back ‘pretty pathetic’ after missing FedExCup playoffs
Brooks Koepka expressed disappointment after finishing his first year back on the PGA Tour, missing the FedExCup playoffs and placing 94th in standings.
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Trading card boom worth $50 billion raises gambling concerns
Interest in trading cards jumped during the pandemic and the market is now estimated at $50 billion. But questions are growing about whether some collecting and trading practices amount to gambling, Jarred Hill reports.
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Pickens County leans on seniors as Tornadoes rebuild ahead of 2026 season
Coach Michael Williams says the program is a work in progress and younger players will lean on a senior class that has been with him since eighth grade as the Tornadoes prepare to open Aug. 21.
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Florida teen arrested after armed carjacking and robbery in Pearl, Miss.
A 15-year-old from Florida was arrested after an alleged armed carjacking in a neighboring jurisdiction and an armed robbery on Pearson Road in Pearl early Sunday, police said.
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One killed, one injured in Natchez single-vehicle rollover
A single-vehicle rollover Saturday night in Natchez left one person dead and another hospitalized, deputies said.
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Jackson councilman proposes shifting budget to boost police funding
Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes is calling for budget cuts and departmental shifts to increase funding for local law enforcement, arguing residents live in fear that hinders revitalization, WJTV reported.
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Monta Ellis named Alcorn State men’s basketball general manager
Alcorn State announced Aug. 7 that former NBA guard Monta Ellis has been named general manager of its men’s basketball program, effective immediately. The school says Ellis will help with roster construction, recruiting and NIL opportunities.
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Defense Tech Company Selects Gulfport for Autonomous Ship Testing
Saronic, a defense technology firm specializing in autonomous maritime systems, announced a new testing site at the Port of Gulfport, supporting the deployment of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel, Marauder.
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Confidence high for Mississippi State after first week of preseason camp
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said the confident tone noted at SEC Media Days has carried into Mississippi State’s first week of preseason camp. Bulldogs players spoke to the media after practice and outlined reasons for optimism for fans, Hadad and Barone said.
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Lynn Fitch Seeks to Make History as Mississippi’s First Woman Governor
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is running for governor, aiming to become the first woman elected to lead the state. Her campaign seeks to surpass a historic bid by Evelyn Gandy in 1979.
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I-22 westbound exit to MS 30 in Union County closed Monday, MDOT says
The westbound exit ramp from Interstate 22 to Mississippi 30 west at Exit 61 will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. MDOT urged motorists to slow down and watch for roadside workers.
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Forecasters: Heat index could exceed 105 degrees next week
Forecasters say a typical summertime pattern will return next week, with highs in the low- to mid-90s and heat index values near or above 105 degrees. Daily afternoon thunderstorms are also expected.
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Weekend Cooler Than Expected; Midweek Heat Indexes to Reach 105 to 110, Forecasters Say
Temperatures were more moderate this weekend than forecast earlier, but forecasters say a warming trend will push midweek heat indexes to 105 to 110.
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Grassley eulogizes longtime family vacuum Beth
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Saturday in a social media post that his family’s vacuum, affectionately named Beth and kept nearly 50 years, “U willl see Beth no more.” Grassley said the vacuum often appeared in his social media posts.
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