Mississippi seeks public input on 2027-2030 transportation plan
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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Woman arrested on felony shoplifting charge in Tupelo
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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Man arrested after armed attempt to enter Tupelo home, police say
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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Tupelo police host youth softball camp
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 Accepting Applications for Accelerated BSN Track
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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Mississippi State Faces Tough Choices to Cut Linebacker Roster to Three
Brian Hadad outlines three legendary Bulldogs as Mississippi State pares a historically deep group of linebackers to three, the T&L Summer School piece said.
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Belgium defeats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium upset the United States 4-1 Monday at Lumen Field, ending the Americans’ World Cup run and advancing to the quarterfinals. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as the Red Devils exposed U.S. defensive lapses.
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Former Jackson mayor, councilman plead guilty in federal bribery case
Former Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and ex-City Councilman Aaron Banks pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy in a federal bribery probe, court records show. Their pleas come after former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens changed his plea last week.
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Mississippi launches campaign to boost nursing workforce
Mississippi is rolling out a new marketing effort to attract more students and professionals to the nursing field amid staffing shortages.
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Trump rings opening bells from Oval Office as he promotes stock accounts for children
President Donald Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq opening bells from the Oval Office Monday as he launched government-backed investment accounts for children and tied his presidency to recent market gains.
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