Marginal Severe-Thunderstorm Risk Added North of I-40
A 12 p.m. weather update added a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms north of the I-40 corridor, citing damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail.
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Group posts county-by-county exceptions report on misappropriated funds
A group said it published an Exceptions Report divided by county so taxpayers can find cases of misappropriated funds in their area from the last fiscal year.
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Heat and humidity to persist through next week; cold front possible
Forecasters say a strong upper-level high-pressure ridge will keep heat and humidity in place through most of next week. Some forecast guidance suggests a cold front could arrive late next week, but its arrival remains uncertain.
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Sen. Cruz urges Trump to arm Iranian protesters, calls for ‘regime collapse’
Sen. Ted Cruz told the “School of War” podcast that President Donald Trump should arm Iranians to help them overthrow their government, saying “Our objective should be regime collapse,” Cruz said.
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Trump praises U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at White House celebration
President Donald Trump hosted over 120 Team USA athletes at the White House to honor their record-breaking performance at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, highlighting historic medal achievements.
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Carson Beck’s Dress Rehearsal Isn’t a Crystal Ball
Carson Beck passed every test in his NFL debut and is set to start the Hall of Fame Game, but history and a fickle preseason warn against crowning a QB after one good night.
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U.S. crude oil supplies hit 45-year low amid Iran conflict
U.S. crude oil inventories have fallen to their lowest level in 45 years, according to Bank of America Global Research, as ongoing tensions with Iran impact strategic reserves.
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Trump-backed candidate loses in Tennessee primary
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles was defeated in Tennessee’s primary, marking a setback for former President Donald Trump’s endorsement record this cycle.
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Iran could block U.S., Israeli ships in Strait of Hormuz, state media says
Iranian state media reported Thursday that Tehran could attempt to block U.S. and Israeli shipments from transiting the Strait of Hormuz under a joint venture with Oman. Members of Iran’s parliament are reviewing a bill to bar “hostile” vessels, the reports said.
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WNBA game sees security confront heckling fans as Aces edge Fever in OT thriller
During Thursday night’s game between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces, security removed courtside fans for noise violations amid a competitive matchup that ended with a dramatic overtime finish.
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Haynes King scores on final play as Panthers beat Cardinals 33-30 in Hall of Fame Game
Rookie Haynes King plunged in from 5 yards out on the final play to give Carolina a 33-30 win over Arizona in the annual Hall of Fame Game.
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Iranian Parliament Weighs Ban on U.S., Israeli Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Toll for Others
Iran’s parliament said it is reviewing a plan to bar vessels linked to the United States, Israel and other “hostile countries” from the Strait of Hormuz and to charge a toll to other ships. The Trump administration rejected the proposal.
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29-year-old woman found hanging behind Jackson home identified
Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard identified the woman found Monday night as 29-year-old Tasia Fortune. Jackson police are investigating and the body was sent to the state medical examiner for an autopsy.
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Golding stresses urgency as Ole Miss opens preseason camp
Ole Miss opened preseason camp Thursday and coach Pete Golding said the team must sharpen its mental focus and attention to detail as it prepares for a season that opens Sept. 6.
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Administration proposes sweeping rollback of Head Start regulations
The Department of Health and Human Services proposed replacing most federal Head Start rules with state and local requirements, saying the change could save more than $2 billion; experts warn it could lower standards.
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Woodward Hines donates $800,000 to support foster youth college scholarships in Mississippi
The Woodward Hines Education Foundation has contributed $800,000 to help about 170 foster children in Mississippi attend college after funding gaps in a state scholarship program.
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Bishopric Industries to invest $5.75M, add 28 jobs in Natchez
The Mississippi Development Authority said Bishopric Industries will expand its Natchez operations with a $5.75 million investment to meet increased demand and create 28 jobs.
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Man to face second trial in Mississippi for 2019 New Albany stabbing
A man previously acquitted in a 2019 stabbing at a New Albany restaurant will be retried next year after a Mississippi appeals court overturned his acquittal.
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Woman found hanging from tree behind vacant Jackson home identified as Tasia Fortune
Hinds County officials identified Tasia Fortune, 29, as the woman found hanging from a tree behind a vacant Jackson home. Police are investigating the case.
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EEOC sues KLLM, alleging discrimination against female driver trainees
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Richland-based KLLM Transport Services, saying company policies delayed and disadvantaged female students at its driver training academy.
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