Heavy downpours, lightning reported in Mid-South; warm front to move north
KNQA reported early-morning heavy downpours and lightning; the National Weather Service in Memphis said a warm front will move north through the day.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety Welcomes Visitor Aiming to Meet 1,000 Officers
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said on its official social media account that a visitor known as Mr. Slater stopped by as he works toward meeting 1,000 law enforcement officers. The department said he played with K-9 Diesel, met officers and added new patches to his collection.
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Mississippi agency issues BOLO for man believed armed and dangerous
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a BOLO for Kevin Clay “KC” Adams, who was last seen near the Polkville Fire Department in Smith County and is believed to be armed and dangerous, the agency said.
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Social media posts for National Tequila Day urge planning a sober ride
Posts marking National Tequila Day reminded celebrants to plan sober rides home and cited a 2024 statistic that one person was killed every 44 minutes in drunk-driving crashes.
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Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’ 2026 promises thrilling dives and education
Discovery Channel’s annual ‘Shark Week’ returns with new shows exploring shark behavior, daring stunts, and scientific discoveries, aiming to entertain and inform viewers.
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Mississippi Aquarium to host sixth annual ‘Shark Weekend’ ahead of Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport will hold its sixth annual Shark Weekend on July 25-26 with expert talks, hands-on activities and displays ahead of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, organizers said.
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NASA, Blue Origin to test New Glenn at Stennis
NASA and Blue Origin agreed to conduct second-stage hot-fire testing of the New Glenn rocket at the agency’s Stennis Space Center to support Artemis missions and plans for lunar landings, the agency said.
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Mississippi Education Department updates on ClassWallet system amid teacher frustrations
The Mississippi Department of Education provided an update on the transition to the ClassWallet system for classroom funds, addressing issues faced by teachers and vendors.
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Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss projected to finish 1-2-3 in SEC preseason poll
Georgia was chosen as the favorite to win the SEC title, with Texas and Ole Miss also ranking high in the media’s preseason predictions. All-SEC team selections were also announced.
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State cites Hazlehurst schools for failing special education services as parents file complaints
The Mississippi Department of Education has cited Hazlehurst City School District for violations in special education after parents and former staff filed complaints, Mississippi Today reported.
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