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Gulf Coast counties prepare sandbag sites for Isaias
Weather
— 5d
Communities in Mississippi and Florida are opening sandbag distribution sites as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens heavy rain and possible flooding. Leon County and Tallahassee are offering staffed locations and asking households to take no more than 15 bags, while Destin and Hancock County are also making sandbags available.
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Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Isaias
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Schools across parts of Northwest Florida, Southwest Alabama and Baldwin County—including Catholic schools—are closing or canceling activities ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, with some districts also suspending Thursday events. South Mississippi communities are preparing for heavy rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding, opening sandbag sites and declaring local emergencies.
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Six Face Drug Charges in Missouri, Mississippi
World
— Oct 5, 2026
Three men were arrested on federal charges alleging they conspired to distribute methamphetamine in Dent County, Missouri, from 2025 through at least February 2026. Prosecutors also seek forfeiture of five rifles and three pistols seized in the investigation; one defendant faces an additional charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and all are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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Absentee Voting Underway in Minnesota, Planned in Mississippi
Politics
— Sep 18, 2026
Absentee and early in-person voting are underway across Minnesota communities—including Pipestone, Monticello, and Ramsey County—with details on where to vote, how ballots are returned, and deadlines for mail ballots. Mississippi, meanwhile, has begun absentee voting with updated procedures designed to clarify ballot tabulation and ensure voters understand the new process.
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Mexican Border State Pushes False Image of Safety as Cartels Continue to Operate with Impunity
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Heat Advisories Cover Multiple Counties
Weather
— Sep 18, 2026
A broad heat wave is intensifying across the region, with today’s highs in the upper 90s in parts of Mississippi and lower 90s elsewhere, and heat index values approaching 105 degrees. Officials have issued heat advisories across multiple counties, urging hydration, cooling, and limited outdoor activity, with some forecasts expecting hot conditions to persist into early next week before a cooler change arrives.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Wedding Guests Notice Strange Woman at Ceremony – When She’s Arrested, the Scope of Her Alleged Scheme Becomes Clear
Opinion
— Oct 7, 2023
Police say Sandra Lynn Henson of Mississippi has enjoyed a profitable career as an uninvited wedding guest and convicted thief. According to the Alabama news site AL.com , authorities in Pontotoc County, Mississippi…
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Some States Are Cracking Down On Crime
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— Sep 8, 2025
In Jackson, Mississippi, two courtrooms just a few miles apart are delivering very different kinds of justice. One is the historic Hinds County Courthouse — old, overworked, and overwhelmed. Some people wait over a year…
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Homeless Teen Living Under Bridge Forced to Give Up Dog, Then Strangers Rally to Save Them Both
Reporting
— Apr 10, 2022
If you have a dog that means the world to you, you know how dire your situation would have to be to force you to give it up. A young man in Tate County, Mississippi, found himself and his pup in less-than-ideal living…
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Storms trigger fallen trees across Warren County
Weather
— Aug 21, 2026
Storm-damaged trees blocked roads from Massachusetts to Mississippi, including a large tree on Beaver Street in Waltham and fallen trees closing I-55 and U.S. 61 in Warren County as storms moved through on August 21–22, 2026. Emergency crews and law enforcement responded with bus reroutes, power lines down, and motorists urged to use caution, with no injuries reported in several incidents.
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Trump Predicts He ‘Will Be The Last Republican President’ If GOP Loses Both Chambers
President Donald Trump predicted he “will be the last Republican president” if Democrats took control of both houses of Congress and the presidency. Trump made his prediction at a rally in Youngstown Monday night. He was there to campaign for Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who is in a tight race against Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown. The president was also campaigning for Republican gubernator
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Democrat Mayor Enters Plea After FBI Arrest
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— Jul 9, 2026
Former Democratic Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy in connection with a six-figure real estate bribery scheme. According to Fox News, Lumumba accepted $50,000 in campaign contributions from undercover FBI agents who were posing as real estate developers. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, who prosecutors said helped route the […]
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Tonopah Valley football season canceled amid investigation
Sports
— Aug 28, 2026
High school football seasons and games in several districts were canceled or postponed due to ongoing investigations into student misconduct and a fatal shooting: Tonopah Valley High School canceled the entire season amid questions of eligibility connected to a July sexual misconduct investigation, with officials saying the case is active and details are limited; in Mississippi, Humphreys County’s game against Yazoo City was canceled to allow grieving after a 16-year-old player was killed, with district officials noting playoff eligibility remains unaffected.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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