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A repeat violent offender is accused of beating a Mississippi truck stop clerk and attempting to gouge the victim’s eyes out over the price of gas. Deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 35/55 Truck Stop on … Continued

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder, a prosecutor announced, saying Robinson left behind his DNA on the trigger of the rifle that … Continued

Though he was not recognized as an SEC player of the week for his strong showing in his inaugural start, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is being spotlighted on the national level. Chambliss, a former Division II signal caller turned … Continued

A resolution introduced by U.S. Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) designates Sept. 21-27 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week nationwide. The bipartisan resolution establishes a national period to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. … Continued

The University of Mississippi has closed the largest fundraising campaign in state history, securing $1.75 billion in gifts that will support scholarships, faculty, healthcare, facilities, and student opportunities across all campuses. Approximately 95,000 donors contributed to “Now & Ever: The … Continued

Award-winning country music artist Riley Green announced Tuesday plans for his upcoming tour, which will begin in Mississippi. The “There Was This Girl” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” singer will embark on his Cowboy As It Gets Tour on … Continued

Simpson General Hospital has announced plans for another round of renovations, set to begin this month at the medical facility in Mendenhall. The construction process is expected to take about a year and result in improvements to the interior and … Continued

For the first time in 20 years, an economic study has been released on Port Pascagoula, and officials at Mississippi’s largest port are pleased with its findings. “It’s not secret there has been tremendous growth at Port Pascagoula, and this … Continued

It’s going to be a gorgeous Tuesday across Mississippi, with lots of sunshine and highs in the 90s. Here’s your statewide forecast from the National Weather Service. Northern Mississippi Today will be sunny with highs in the lower 90s. Tonight will … Continued