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Legislative leaders and negotiators say they are close to finalizing youth court reforms and expect Gov. Tate Reeves to call a special session soon after confidentiality provisions expired.
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A two-page incident report obtained by Mississippi Today provides minimal detail about the June shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, leaving key questions about who fired and why.
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Jackson bus drivers and transportation workers have issued a 72-hour strike notice amid ongoing contract talks with MV Transportation. A strike could begin as early as Monday morning if an agreement isn’t reached.
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The National Weather Service said strong to severe thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts and flash flooding the primary concerns.
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State Auditor Shad White recommended the Legislature require 50% of K-12 spending go to teacher salaries, saying the move would raise pay significantly and that current teacher pay ranks low when adjusted for cost of living.
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In a testimonial, a father said starting at Northeast allowed his daughter to save roughly $30,000, transfer to the University of Mississippi without losing academic progress and later gain acceptance to three physical therapy programs.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said construction on its Center for Grace and Healing in week 57 included glazing and masonry work and the start of an ADA ramp.
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Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Brad McCullouch to lead the Seventh Circuit Court District after the resignation and guilty plea of former District Attorney Jody Owens, and called a Nov. 3 special election.
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Authorities are seeking help identifying suspects involved in a burglary and theft of a side-by-side vehicle in Union County. Crime Stoppers offers up to $2,000 for tips leading to an arrest.
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On this week’s TigerTalk podcast, President Ford said a Northeast education provides confidence, resilience, leadership and lifelong skills that prepare students for success beyond the classroom.
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The UFC’s latest face-off between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway — which turned physical at the first press conference — shows how modern fight promotion increasingly blurs the line between spectacle and sport.
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The National Capital Planning Commission approved early plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., despite opposition from preservation groups.
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Israel recently shared intelligence with the United States that reportedly indicated a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
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Three leading Republican candidates for Michigan governor traded sharp attacks Wednesday night at a primary debate, with opponents focusing criticism on U.S. Rep. John James as the primary nears.
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Gary Glowacz, 70, was taken into custody in connection with the killing of Melissa Ellison nearly 36 years ago after reaching out to authorities with information.
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Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White declined to comment Thursday on a letter from 11 Republican members of Congress raising concerns about the treatment of Caitlin Clark, saying the team had already issued a statement.
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All-Star pitcher Logan Webb deleted his X account after trading barbs with critics, including a KNBR radio host, following the San Francisco Giants’ 10-0 loss, Outkick reported Wednesday.
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The Interior Department is arguing that Washington’s height restrictions do not cover federal projects, a stance that departs from about a century of precedent and could affect a panel review of a proposed arch linked to Donald Trump, experts said.
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Maine Democrats are scrambling to find a replacement candidate after Graham Platner withdrew from the Senate race amid a sexual assault allegation, just weeks before the election.
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Authorities arrested 28-year-old Nydia Hudson on four counts of felony child endangerment after a July 1 document indicated she and her children had illegal substances in their systems, the sheriff’s office said.
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