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Bobby Harrison: Gov. Reeves recognizes redistricting’s pitfalls for the GOP
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves ignored intense pressure and announced recently he was canceling an upcoming legislative special session where it was speculated that he would try to redraw Mississippi’s four congressional districts with the intent of eliminating a majority-Black district held by longtime Rep. Bennie Thompson.
Saints GM Loomis: the status of 3 key veterans remains unclear, but Jordan was offered a contract
The New Orleans Saints have made a contract offer to career franchise sack leader Cameron Jordan and want the 36-year-old 15-year veteran back on the team, general manager Mickey Loomis said Monday.
Gerrit Cole could make his Yankees return this homestand
Gerrit Cole could return to the New York Yankees this homestand following elbow surgery last year.
Education briefs for 5-19-26
SHS history teacher nominated for national award COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Craig Wood, who teaches Advanced Placement world history at Starkville High School, has been
Raymond Barranco: The problem isn’t just gerrymandering. It’s the districts.
Two voting issues have been dominating headlines recently: state battles over gerrymandering and the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which sharply limited the use of race-conscious districting when race predominates in drawing district lines. Both issues point to the same deeper problem: our reliance on single-member, winner-take-all districts.
Ole Miss drops regular-season finale at Alabama
Ole Miss managed just four hits off Alabama pitching Saturday afternoon as the No. 18 Crimson Tide defeated the No. 15 Rebels 6-2 in Tuscaloosa in the regular-season finale for both teams.
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said.
Education: Andrews takes on assistant superintendent role at CMSD
Marlon Andrews knows the Columbus Municipal School District as well as anyone who has ever been appointed assistant superintendent for operations.
Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers
Aaron Rodgers has spent two-plus decades keeping everyone off balance.
Oil prices keep swinging, and so do stocks worldwide
Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung through a shaky Monday with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war.
Education: Shapley and Burton named 2026 Starkville High STAR student, teacher
Starkville High School has named Catherine Shapley as 2026 STAR Student for her performance on the ACT college entrance exam.
Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war.
USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the U.S. war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro when he was Venezuela’s president.
An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo
An American doctor in Congo is among the newly confirmed cases in an outbreak of a rare variant of the Ebola virus with no approved vaccines or therapeutics, Congolese officials said Monday.
The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner
Except for the Kentucky Derby winner going for the Triple Crown, the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes has a little bit of everything.
The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days
The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention. However, there has been more scrutiny as the league has carved out games for streaming services.
No. 15 Ole Miss drops opener at No. 18 Alabama
No. 18 Alabama scored three runs in the seventh inning Thursday night against No. 15 Ole Miss as the Crimson Tide won the opener of their three-game series with the Rebels 5-4 in Tuscaloosa.
Consistency is a virtue worth cultivating while trouble brews
The Old Man who’d taken charge of the cooking liked a specific brand of loaf bread, he said, because it was consistent.
What to know about the investigation into Memphis forward Brandon Clarke’s death
Brandon Clarke’s death raised countless questions. So far, there are few answers.
Different applications, specific uses call for different gear
One of the most expensive parts of your fishing tackle doesn’t always have to be, though sometimes it should be, depending on the intended application and who’ll be using it.
