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‘Clear the Shelters’ campaign underway at Humane Society of South Mississippi
WXXV 25 - Mississippi
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July 9, 2025
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- For just $15, prospective pet owners can bring home a new furry friend thanks to the Bissel Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event happening at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The limited time event is helping...
Does a Confederate monument represent Brandon, Mississippi? Locals weigh in at town hall
Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
BRANDON, Miss. (AP) — Rankin County residents packed Brandon City Hall to discuss whether a Confederate statue belongs in the Mississippi town’s center where a bulk of local traffic flows. But most took stances on whether it represents heritage or...
News: Agriculture Announce New LP ‘The Spiritual Sound’
New Noise Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Los Angeles–based band Agriculture have announced their new full-length album The Spiritual Sound. The band have also released the first single from the album. Watch the official video of “Bodhidharma” on YouTube: Band member Dan Meyer shares his...
Nuclear plants in Louisiana, Mississippi rack up low-level safety, security findings, group says
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
Entergy Corp.'s three nuclear power plants in southern Louisiana and Mississippi had some of the most safety and security issues among plants of their type in the nation over the past three years, but most, if not all, were in the lowest risk...
How to stay safe as dangerous temperatures hit US
6 ABC Action News
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July 28, 2025
More than 185 million Americans are on alert for life-threatening heat and humidity from South Dakota to Florida on Monday. Parts of Mississippi and Louisiana are on alert for heat indices -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- of up...
Today In Culture, Wednesday, July 9, 2025: 70mm Returns To Southport | Chicago Board Of Trade Museum Opens | What’s New With Divvy
Newcity - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Woodlawn Unveils New Sculpture By D. Lamar Preston D. Lamar Preston’s “Gifted to Me” sculpture is on display at 62nd and Stony...
Editorial: Delays to Baton Rouge Mississippi River bridge project are disappointing
Nola - Louisiana
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Anyone who drives through Baton Rouge regularly understands what a choke point the Mississippi River Bridge can be. Officially named the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, the Interstate 10 crossing is notorious for regular, lengthy backups that can push...
Bumpers Drive-In Signs Franchise Deal in Canton, Mississippi
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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July 9, 2025
When Kat and Darren met in a grocery store just five years ago, they had no idea they would be married within a few months. They quickly combined their families, their knowledge, and their skills to become business partners. In 2020, during the...
Nissan delays production of all-new EVs in Mississippi to 2028
The Tennessean
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Nissan delays production of three new electric SUVs at its Mississippi plant until 2028, a three-year postponement. The delay, while occurring after the elimination of EV tax credits, is reportedly unrelated according to Nissan. Nissan cites...
Newk’s Eatery Welcomes Back Industry Veteran Chris Cheek as Chief Development Officer
Franchise Opportunities
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By: Newk’s Eatery | 0 Shares 33 Reads July 09, 2025 // Franchising.com // JACKSON, Miss. — Newk’s Eatery has announced the return of Chris Cheek as chief development officer. A familiar face with deep ties to the brand, Cheek previously served in...
Restoring outdoor recreation in Old Fort, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene
The Brookings Institution
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[sound of water rushing; music] PIPA: On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic rainfall to the southern Appalachian mountains. The storm led to at least 250 deaths across six states and damaged tens of thousands of homes and...
Lewis Ropp to join Entergy board of directors
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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NEW ORLEANS, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors for Entergy Corporation today announced the election of R. Lewis Ropp as an independent director, effective Aug.15. Ropp brings to Entergy's board a deep understanding of finance,...
Video Stub for Here & Now for July 25, 2025
PBS Wisconsin
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July 29, 2025
Announcer: The following program is a PBS Wisconsin original production. Tony Evers: Hey Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers here. Frederica Freyberg: In Wisconsin, an incumbent calls it quits for the next round, leaving a long list of governor...
A major cooldown is finally coming to the US, but it comes with a dangerous catch
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 29, 2025
By CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — It’s been an abnormally hot summer in much of the eastern half of the United States with multiple punishing heat domes, sweltering nights and plenty of humidity to go around, but some relief is...
Where's the thunder in the Louisiana music industry? Music is no longer free and cheap.
The Acadiana Advocate - Louisiana
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July kicked off with another banner week for Louisiana music, especially grooves that originate from Lafayette and the surrounding area. “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” the star-studded, Clifton Chenier salute that’s making headlines from New...
2 gas stations in cities throughout Mississippi County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Mississippi County...
Newly crowned Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer is turning heads by helping others
The Delta News - Mississippi
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - She's a college student, a former child actress and now, a state titleholder. But for Josie Todd, her biggest role is off the pageant stage — by helping others. At 19, she's already making a name for herself. The Collierville...
US Capital B In the Mississippi Delta, Black Farmers Are Rebuilding the Legacy of Land Ownership
Yahoo News
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JONESTOWN, Miss. — As Pastor Bennie Brown sat in the bright red pews of St. James Missionary Baptist, just a few feet away from the podium where he preaches every Sunday, the 71-year-old farmer recalled feeling the spiritual presence of the...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mississippi County in week ending June 28?
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...
Yazoo backwater pumps: What they mean for the Mississippi South Delta
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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The 2019 South Delta flood devastated the region, submerging land, killing wildlife, and crippling the local economy. Pumps designed to mitigate future flooding are planned, offering hope to residents and businesses. Concerns remain about the...