Two caught in crossfire during Jackson gas station shooting
According to CBS affiliate WJTV, Jackson police are investigating after two people were caught in the crossfire during a shooting at a gas station...
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Ole Miss Launches Sports Pharmacy Conference
Sources from an Ole Miss press release say that as more patients ask questions about dietary supplements, fitness, recovery, and lifestyle, the University of Mississippi is launching a new sports pharmacy conference and certificate program to help pharmacists respond with evidence-based guidance...
Bill Gates appearing before House committee investigating Epstein
Sources from CBS News say that Bill Gates, one of the world's wealthiest men, is appearing Wednesday before the congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, where he planned to tell lawmakers he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes...
ICE mandates additional training for new hires after backlash
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News...
NASA chief defends selection of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
CBS News reports that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, responding to questions about the agency's selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, said the astronauts were chosen based solely on their experience, skill sets and availability...
Woman injured in Vicksburg apartment shooting
According to CBS affiliate WJTV, one woman was injured during a shooting at a Vicksburg apartment complex...
Oversight Committee chair says he's working to have Blanche testify in Epstein investigation
Sources from CBS News say that the Republican leader of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee said Wednesday that he is working to have Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appear before the panel next month to answer questions about the Justice Department's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
When will the Iran war end? Here's what Trump has said.
According to CBS News, from virtually the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February, President Trump has insisted it is almost over. And he's continued to give timelines ranging from a few days to a few weeks...
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
Sources from AP say that the Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions this week has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a Christian denomination?
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here’s what to know before clicking ‘buy’
According to Associated Press, when SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever...
Honda recalls more than 880,000 cars due to a problem with rear suspension components
Associated Press reports that Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury...
Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of his term
Sources from Associated Press say that President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House...
Brothers accused of shooting Covington County deputy denied bond
According to CBS Affiliate WJTV, the two brothers who are accused of shooting a Covington County deputy appeared in court on June 10, 2026...
Keith Urban didn’t set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the ‘Flow State’
According to AP, he’s a country music star, but keen listeners know Keith Urban’s songwriting style is fluid across genres. Still, surely no one expected the shift of his 2026 album, “Flow State”...
More than $37.9 million given to education programs across MS
More than $37.9 million from lottery proceeds has been given to education programs across the state...
New sunscreen ingredient wins FDA approval after years of delay
Sources from CBS say that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years...
Inflation in May likely topped 4% for the first time in 3 years, economists say
Sources from CBS News say that Economists expect a key inflation gauge set to be released on Wednesday to show that U.S. consumer prices in May rose at their fastest pace in more than three years...
Social Security insolvency now projected for 2032, putting benefits at risk of a 22% cut
Sources from CBS News say that Social Security's trustees report said the program is on track to become insolvent by the end of 2032, when beneficiaries would see their monthly checks cut by 22%...
MSU sweeps CPRAM Grand Awards at public relations annual conference
Sources from an MSU press release say that two Mississippi State offices are now displaying the senior division Grand Awards they won during the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi’s annual conference this past month...
House destroyed in Monday morning fire in Harrison County, no injuries
According to WXXV, a Harrison County woman escaped a Monday morning house fire, thanks to her smoke detectors going off...
The retirement issue most Americans don't see coming: Spending their savings
According to CBS News, many Americans spend decades saving for retirement. But far fewer have a plan for the equally important task of spending that money once they stop working...
Deadline for financial assistance on damage from Winter Storm Fern tomorrow
An important deadline is coming up tomorrow...
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Sources from AP say that, as travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait...
NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
According to AP, NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon...
Researchers Study 'Double-Edged' Nature of Workplace Resilience
Sources from a press release say that, from underdog stories to comeback victories, everyone loves a tale of perseverance. But a new study suggests that highlighting workplace resilience can sometimes leave observers feeling anxious instead of inspired...