Tupelo man charged with burglary of vehicle after arrest near pizza shop
Police say Javaun O. Wells was arrested June 23 after a witness described a suspect and later charged June 25 with one count of burglary of a vehicle.
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15-year-old arrested on aggravated-assault charge after park altercation
Police say Jamarian Donelson struck a person in the face with a firearm while intervening in an assault at Ballard Park. He was arrested June 24 and ordered held without bond June 25.
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18-year-old arrested in Tupelo aggravated assault; $30,000 bond set
Authorities say Maila D. Carpenter attacked a person with a firearm at Gumtree Park on June 20. Carpenter was arrested June 25 and ordered held on a $30,000 bond.
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BMCU offers accelerated BSN track to speed entry into nursing
BMCU says its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing track provides hands-on training, instruction from expert faculty and a Christ-centered curriculum for students seeking a faster path into nursing.
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Mississippi to Accept Workforce Pell Grant Applications July 1, 2026
Gov. Tate Reeves announced that the State Workforce Investment Board approved a framework to guide review of Workforce Pell programs and that AccelerateMS will begin accepting institutional applications on July 1, 2026, his office said.
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National Weather Service in Memphis Warns of Heat Indexes of 105 to 109 Degrees Fahrenheit
The National Weather Service in Memphis said in a social media post that heat indexes could reach 105 to 109 degrees Fahrenheit today and urged people to take precautions, including staying hydrated and avoiding the sun between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Hinds County DA Jody Owens resigns, pleads guilty to conspiracy before bribery trial
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens resigned Monday and pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, federal court records show, days before a scheduled bribery trial involving former Jackson officials.
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Kamario Taylor Draws National Attention at Manning Passing Academy
National media praise for Kamario Taylor has sparked optimism among Mississippi State supporters, writers Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said.
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Mississippi set to implement new laws on July 1, including education, immigration, and healthcare measures
Several laws approved by Mississippi lawmakers will take effect July 1, covering areas from teacher pay increases to immigration enforcement and healthcare reforms.
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Nine Mississippi sites added to National Register so far in 2026
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History said Monday that nine properties have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places this year, bringing the state’s total to 1,541. The agency provided descriptions of each site.
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