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News Summary Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was under intense scrutiny during congressional hearings regarding substantial health funding cuts and his controversial vaccination stance....
News Summary California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting health care coverage for undocumented immigrants due to a budget shortfall of nearly $12 billion. Starting...
News Summary In a covert operation, 17 relatives of JoaquÃn ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán have been moved from Tijuana to California. This move, orchestrated by U.S....
News Summary Zac Selmon, the athletic director for Mississippi State, has secured a contract extension through 2029, including a salary increase. Since his appointment, Selmon...
News Summary Severe flooding in Westernport led to the evacuation of about 150 students and 50 adults from Westernport Elementary School. The intense rainfall prompted...
News Summary John Ewing Jr. has made history as Omaha’s first Black mayor, succeeding Jean Stothert after a competitive election. With a background in public...
News Summary House lawmakers are embroiled in heated discussions surrounding a controversial Republican-led legislative package worth $5 trillion. The bill includes severe cuts to vital...
News Summary The Starkville community mourns the peaceful passing of Jane B. Keirs, a beloved resident known for her warmth and contributions. Jane dedicated her...
News Summary Starkville has been recognized as the ‘Best Small Town in the South’ for the second consecutive year by USA Today. This title highlights...