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Edouard Likely to Bring Rain to TX and LAWeather — 3dA Gulf disturbance south of the Mississippi River coast is gradually organizing (Invest 97L/AL97) and could drift west toward Louisiana and the Texas coast, with a 30% chance of development and the potential to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the northern Gulf and nearby landmasses over the next several days. Forecasters from multiple agencies stress that development remains uncertain but any system could produce impactful rainfall and coastal weather, and residents should monitor updates as the disturbance could become the next named storm.

Sara Lindqvist Been following this for a while; this is a bigger development than it looks.

Tonopah Valley football season canceled amid investigationSports — 3dHigh 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.

Nationwide Saturday College Football Set For Big WeekendSports — 2dSept. 19, 2026 features a slate of high-profile college football games, including No. 5 Texas hosting UTSA, No. 8 Texas A&M visiting Kentucky, South Carolina at Mississippi State, Coastal Carolina at Delaware, and No. 1 Ohio State traveling to Kent State. Kickoff times vary across the noon to evening windows.

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Storms trigger fallen trees across Warren CountyWeather — Aug 21, 2026Storm-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.

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 10h

Nolan Wells' Friends Plan Defamation Suit Against Sharpton — Aug 21, 2026Presuit demand letters from the friends of Nolan Wells — Morgan Seymour, Jax Pitalo and Warren Hudson — demand apologies and removal of assertions they were involved in Wells' death, accusing Rev. Al Sharpton of defamatory statements made in July and August. Sharpton says he welcomes the lawsuit as he continues urging answers about Wells’ death on Horn Island and spotlighting Mississippi's racial history.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Back-to-School Season Expands Across Districts Nationwide — Aug 21, 2026Across the 2026-27 school year, families and districts are preparing through budgeting for education costs, administrative reorganizations, curriculum planning, and community engagement, with emphasis on student support, safety, and smooth transitions. Highlights include Mississippi’s college-savings programs, district-level restructurings and early prep activities, and school community initiatives to boost involvement and readiness.

Mississippi Cities Among Nation's Most Expensive Home Markets — Aug 18, 2026Across Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, and Ohio, recent analyses rank the priciest housing markets in each state using Zillow data as of July 2026, highlighting which metros lead in expensive homes. Across the nation, buyers face high prices and mortgage rates around 6.67%, shaping affordability and demand.

College Professor Goes Viral After Secret Word Exposes AI Cheating — Aug 3, 2026A Mississippi college professor has gone viral after revealing how a hidden instruction exposed dozens of students who allegedly used artificial intelligence to complete a midterm exam. Jason Gibson, a history professor…

Powerball prizes awarded nationwide as jackpot grows — Jul 27, 2026Across several states, Powerball wins are being reported: a Mississippi player won $1 million from a $2 ticket, with the prize claim due in 180 days; an Austin ticket worth $1 million remains unclaimed and must be claimed by August 1; Kentucky saw two $50,000 wins from separate drawings, and Michigan reported a $1 million prize won in Rogers City with a one-year claim window. Winners are advised to sign tickets, keep them secure, and claim at the respective state lottery headquarters or claim centers.

On X · @Stray_KidsStray Kids Opens Ticket Sales for RUN IT World Tour Stop in Hong KongOfficial announcement that tickets for Stray Kids' World Tour stop in Hong Kong are on sale, with STAY Membership presale starting September 1, 2026, followed by LN presale and general sale. The post is trending among fans due to high demand for the Asia leg.1,679 likes · now

Heat, Storms, and Arctic Front Across U.S.Weather — Jul 22, 2026Forecasts across the region call for cooler, less humid conditions late this week with showers possible in parts of Virginia; tropical storm Bertha will affect the Louisiana coast but is not expected to directly impact the area. Mississippi and the Pine Belt are bracing for scattered showers and thunderstorms later this week, with a return to hot conditions and high heat indices into next week.

Nolan Wells death prompts $100K rewardGeneral — Jul 20, 2026At Nolan Wells’ funeral in Mississippi, Rev. Al Sharpton announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the teen’s death, later matched by Tyler Perry to bring the total to $100,000, as families and activists push for a full, independent investigation. The service drew national attention and prominent supporters, highlighting ongoing concerns about racial tensions in Mississippi and calls for accountability surrounding Wells’ disappearance after a Fourth of July trip with white friends.

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Teen Murder Suspect Stomped to Death Inside Mississippi Jail, Officials Say — Jul 13, 2026Officials investigate the death of an 18-year-old inmate after a disturbing video appears to show a brutal attack inside a troubled Mississippi detention center.

Democrat Mayor Enters Plea After FBI Arrest — Jul 9, 2026Former 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 […]

Democrat Lawmakers in Poor District Shun Trump Help — Jul 8, 2026Sometimes politics gets so partisan that people stop asking the most basic question: “Is this actually good for the people I’m supposed to represent?” That’s the question swirling around Rep. Bennie Thompson after the Mississippi Democrat encouraged Americans to steer clear of the new Trump Accounts program, a savings initiative created to help children build […]

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Disgraced Democrat Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Fesses Up To $50,000 Bribery Scheme — Jul 8, 2026Former Democratic Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy in a six-figure real estate bribery scheme.

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Authorities Recover Body in Search for Missing Mississippi College Football Player — Jul 6, 2026Authorities say a body matching the description of missing Mississippi football player Nolan Xavier Wells was recovered Monday morning after an extensive search near Horn Island. According to the New York Post , Jackson…

Vance’s Comments on Using Federal Power Raises Eyebrows — Oct 30, 2025Vice President J.D. Vance addressed students at the University of Mississippi on Wednesday and spoke directly about something that’s become a growing conversation on the right — how Republicans should handle federal…

Mississippi Mother Explains Her Decision To Eliminate Escaped Monkey — Nov 3, 2025A Mississippi mother is being praised by many in her community after she took quick action to protect her children from one of several escaped monkeys that had been roaming her neighborhood for days. Jessica Bond…

Some States Are Cracking Down On Crime — Sep 8, 2025In 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…

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 11h

Alleged Suspect Arrested After Walmart Customers Reported Razor Blades Hidden In Purchased Bread — Dec 17, 2025A woman from Texas has been arrested after allegedly placing razor blades in loaves of bread at two Walmart stores in Biloxi, Mississippi, according to reports from Fox 26 Houston and the Associated Press. The suspect…

Congress Cracks Down On Narcotrafficking By Infamous Venezuelan Cartel — Nov 19, 2025The House of Representatives passed two bills targeting drug trafficking by South American cartels, including infamous Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), on Wednesday. One bill , sponsored by Republican Mississippi…

Suspect In Mississippi Arson Says He Targeted Synagogue Because It’s Tied To Judaism — Jan 13, 2026Federal prosecutors say the man accused of torching Mississippi’s oldest and largest synagogue admitted he selected the building because of its connection to Judaism. Authorities arrested a suspect, Stephen Spencer…

Democrat Tells CNN He Misspoke When He Called National Guardsman’s Murder ‘Unfortunate Accident’ — Dec 12, 2025Democratic Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson asserted on Friday that he made a mistake when he referred to the Nov. 26 murder of a National Guardsman as an “unfortunate accident.” Thompson’s remarks downplaying the…

Democrat Congressman Downplays DC National Guard Murder As ‘Unfortunate Accident’ — Dec 11, 2025Democratic Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson on Thursday called the Nov. 26 murder of a National Guardsman an “unfortunate accident.” Thompson’s downplaying of the tragedy, which resulted in West Virginia National Guard…

On X · @PopBasePopBase Posts Zendaya 29th Birthday Tribute; Fans Quickly Note She’s Turning 30PopBase wished “Happy 29th birthday to the 2x Emmy-winning icon, Zendaya” but the post drew corrections over the factual age error (she turns 30 in 2026) and complaints about its brevity. Reactions overwhelmingly affirm her icon status while focusing on fixing the mistake, with negligible opposition to celebrating her.1,905 likes · 1m