Weekend heat could push into mid-80s, threaten records
Forecasters say highs could reach the mid-80s Sunday and break record territory in many areas, with some locations facing record challenges as early as Saturday.
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Man struck, killed by Amtrak train in Biloxi
An unidentified man was killed Wednesday after being struck by a westbound Amtrak train while walking along tracks at Rodenberg Avenue, Biloxi police said. Officials said it was the fourth train-related death in Mississippi since Amtrak launched its Mardi Gras service in August 2025.
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Sunny Weather Returns as SEC Baseball Weekend Approaches
After a cold spell, the forecast is now clear and bright, setting the stage for another weekend of SEC Baseball. Fans can look forward to expert coverage from Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk.
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More Than 200 Gadsden Flag car tags claimed in Mississippi
Over 200 of the first 300 Gadsden Flag specialty plates have been reserved in Mississippi, with production set to start once the initial batch is claimed. The tags support liberty studies at state universities.
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Mississippi lawmakers send medical cannabis and ibogaine trial bills to governor
The Mississippi House approved legislation allowing terminally ill patients to access medical cannabis and to conduct clinical trials of ibogaine, sending both measures to the governor for approval.
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Federal Reserve projects one interest rate cut in 2023 amid uncertain Middle East fallout
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.6% but indicated a possible cut in 2023. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized staying on until a Justice Department investigation concludes.
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Mississippi Senate and House clash over funding for pilot public defender program
Mississippi’s legislature is divided over funding for a pilot program providing public defenders in rural counties, with debates ongoing on whether to continue the initiative.
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Federal judge dismisses former Ole Miss employee’s lawsuit over social media comments
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a former University of Mississippi employee claiming her First Amendment rights were violated after her social media comments about Charlie Kirk. The judge ruled in favor of Chancellor Glenn Boyce, citing qualified immunity.
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Ex-wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. rests case in Mississippi welfare fraud trial
Defense attorneys for Ted DiBiase Jr., the only defendant in a Mississippi welfare fraud case, rested their case after calling four witnesses. Jurors are set to begin deliberations Thursday.
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U.S. 49 in Rankin County to close intermittently Sunday morning
A traffic advisory says both directions of U.S. 49 will have intermittent closures from 7 to 10 a.m. Sunday to allow Entergy crews to pull power lines across the roadway.
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