Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court
President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the nation’s U.S. House districts received mixed results Tuesday as South Carolina senators defied his desires but Missouri’s top court upheld a new map that could help Republicans win an additional seat in the November midterm elections.
Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
President Donald Trump’s plan to put weapons in space — pitched as a “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program — is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over a 20-year period, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, a far heftier sum than the initial $175 billion price tag he gave last year.
Trump nominates David Cummins to head the TSA after a rocky period for the agency
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated David Cummins to head the Transportation Security Administration — which has had a rocky few months as employees went without paychecks and security lines grew long at airports across the country.
Online seller eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion takeover offer
Online seller eBay is rejecting an unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, calling the proposal “neither credible or attractive.”
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages.
Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups
The head of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew months of complaints from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists, vaping lobbyists and other allies of President Donald Trump.
Youth court confidentiality should be included in special session, officials urge governor
Mississippi’s youth court proceedings could grind to a halt and federal child welfare funding could be jeopardized come July if the Legislature does not revive
Stabbing suspect found hiding in dumpster
A man accused of stabbing an acquaintance Tuesday tried to flee the scene before police found him hiding in a dumpster, Public Information Officer Sgt. Brandon Lovelady told The Dispatch.
CAFB pilots safely eject from T-38 over west Alabama
Two Columbus Air Force Base pilots ejected safely from an aircraft Tuesday in west Alabama.
Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
Oil prices rose Monday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market nevertheless inched toward more records.
Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds
For years, younger Americans have been more optimistic about the job market than older Americans, even through the depths of the Great Recession.
Democrats vow to fight $1B Senate security proposal for White House ballroom
Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trump’s ballroom as Democrats say they will try to defeat it.
Alabama attorney general announces civil probe of Southern Poverty Law Center
Alabama’s attorney general announced a civil investigation Monday into the Southern Poverty Law Center’s fundraising practices in the wake of a federal indictment against the organization.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear concessions.
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections, creating an opening for Republicans to gain an additional U.S. House seat in a partisan battle for control of the closely divided chamber.
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack.
Education: FORGE celebrates students’ next steps with signing ceremony at EMCC
FORGE Golden Triangle Chapter proudly hosted a Career Signing Ceremony on Thursday at East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle Campus, recognizing students from the construction engineering technology program as they took the next step toward their futures.
Riding for Camp Rising Sun
Lt. Tammy Prescott had been battling cancer for a year when she stayed up until 3 a.m. on a summer night in June, painting pillowcases for Camp Rising Sun’s incoming campers.
Ask The Dispatch: In the Golden Triangle, what are my birthing options?
Childbirth today is no longer a one-size-fits-all experience.
Faith leads man through fire to save mother, baby
Oliver Latham was in his apartment singing along to karaoke with two friends during a birthday party April 17 when shouting outside interrupted the night.
