Mississippi News
- Jackson Bank Robber Arrested Wilbert Lindsey Ransom, 45, was arrested in Brandon, Mississippi, on Tuesday night in connection with a bank robbery that occurred at 302 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Jackson. Ransom is charged with armed robbery.
- Insurance Commissioner Reminds Residents to Check Insurance Ahead of Hurricane Season Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is urging residents to review their insurance coverage as Hurricane season begins. Homeowner’s policies typically cover wind and hail damage but not flooding. Flood insurance can be purchased separately through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
National News & Foreign Policy
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Trump Criticizes Putin President Trump accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ‘playing with fire’ regarding Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities. This comes after Trump considered additional sanctions on Russia.
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Democrats’ Challenges The Democratic Party is facing deeper issues than fundraising, according to operatives and donors. They believe the party’s messaging and failure to connect with voters are the root causes of their problems.
Sports
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PRCC Advances to NJCAA DII World Series Semifinal Pearl River Community College defeated East Central Community College in a walk-off RBI double, advancing to the NJCAA Division II World Series Semifinal.
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Ole Miss Golf Finishes Third at NCAA Championship The Ole Miss men’s golf team finished third at the NCAA Championships, tying their best finish in program history.
Markets & Business
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Wall Street Optimism Wall Street is betting that the worst of President Trump’s trade war is over, with the S&P 500 increasing by 2% after news of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and the European Union.
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Mortgage Rates Rise Mortgage rates have risen to their highest level since January, but homebuyers remain undeterred, with mortgage applications to purchase a home increasing by 2%.
