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U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger states that allegations of racial targeting are unfounded in the Jackson bribery investigation involving Black officials. The case centers on corruption charges against local politicians and officials.
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Jason D. Herring, district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, thanked five law students for their service this summer, saying they demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to public service, his office said.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that the Troop H job fair in Meridian has been rescheduled for July 18. The agency said the event will provide information about careers with the department.
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Family, friends, and officials gathered in Quitman County to dedicate a section of Highway 322 as the James ‘Jimmy’ Clark Memorial Highway.
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Northeast said its Student Success team offers Academic Advising, Success Coaching and Counseling to help students plan schedules, adjust to college life and address challenges.
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Jabil plans to open a new production plant in Marshall County, creating about 2,200 jobs and supporting data center infrastructure needs, according to state officials.
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The U.S. men’s national team plays Belgium Monday night in the World Cup Round of 16, and a social media post urged fans heading to watch parties to buckle up and arrange a sober driver.
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A Drive Smart MS social media post on National Fried Chicken Day told motorists to wait until they are home before eating to avoid distractions.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on its draft 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program from July 6 to Aug. 4, MDOT said.
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Kierra D. King, 29, was arrested after an investigation into repeated thefts at a North Gloster Street store, police said. A judge ordered her held on a $5,000 bond pending presentation to a grand jury.
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Clarence C. Lee, 42, was arrested July 2, 2026, and charged with burglary of a dwelling after an armed individual tried to enter a home on Elderberry Street, the Tupelo Police Department said. A judge ordered a $75,000 bond and the case will be presented to the Lee County grand jury, the department said.
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The Tupelo Police Department said School Resource Officers recently ran a Youth Softball Summer Camp to teach skills and provide a week of fun for young athletes.
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BMCU said it is accepting applications for an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program aimed at students ready to begin a nursing career. Tuition and application details are available on the school’s website.
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Climate scientists say heat waves are becoming more common and intense and that the changes are damaging streets and highways. Experts warn adapting the nation’s roads for a warmer, wetter future may be expensive.
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A Wedgewood Polls survey released Monday found 75 percent of Maine voters would want Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner to drop out if another scandal surfaced.
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Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, says he has reconciled with the former president after previously turning against him. Cohen made the comments during a radio interview.
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Belgium defeated the U.S. men’s national team 4-1 in Seattle on Saturday, sending Belgium to the quarterfinals and ending the U.S. run at the 2026 World Cup, Fox News reported.
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England midfielder Jordan Henderson fractured his wrist after falling over an advertising board during celebrations and has had surgery, the team said.
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The family of Charlie Kirk saw the man accused of killing him for the first time during a Utah preliminary hearing. The proceedings included graphic evidence and testimony from law enforcement.
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Seattle’s downtown has seen a boost in activity during the World Cup, with visitors attending watch parties and celebrations. Local leaders are also working to address homelessness.
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