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‘MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS’

Grand Jury Reveals Findings in Nolan Wells’ Mysterious Death

The teen was found dead after a July 4th trip with friends.

Janna Brancolini

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts after delivering remarks during his second 'Rose Garden Club' dinner in honour of Police Week at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026.
RED FLAG

‘MAGA Fatigue’ Hits Trump as Approval Dips in Deep-Red State

Donald Trump is becoming more unpopular than ever before—even among his own voters.

Laura Esposito

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 23: Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
‘SHE EARNED THIS!’

Republican Mayor Sparks Outrage With Dolly Parton Snub

The Mississippi mayor refused to lower the town’s flag in tribute, arguing it would “lessen the meaning of the gesture.”

Reagin von Lehe

What, me worry?
HOLD YOUR BREATH

Horrifying Discovery Made Outside Elon Musk’s AI Data Center

Trump’s Department of Justice has stepped in to protect it.

Mary Papenfuss

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TRAGIC LOSS

Former GOP Governor's Son Dies in Plane Crash

The veteran and aviation enthusiast was 66.

Vic Verbalaitis

1960s KKK Ku Klux Klan materials
SHOCKING DISCOVERY

KKK Items Found in Closet at Government Office

Mississippi public safety officials found quite a skeleton in their closet.

Vic Verbalaitis

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Cynthia Hyde-Smith
LET THEM EAT CHICKEN

MAGA Senator Gives Bonkers Answer on Affordability

Americans can just eat something else if the price of beef feels too high, one GOP senator suggested.

Annabella Rosciglione

President Donald Trump.
ERASING HISTORY

Trump Goons Order Rangers Not to Call KKK Killer 'Racist'

The president won’t budge an inch in his anti-woke crusade.

Laura Esposito

Guy Hovis.
LET THE EAGLE SOAR

Singer Who Performed at Bush’s Inauguration Dies at 84

The longtime singer was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame five years ago.

Annabella Rosciglione

Explosion at Mississippi Chemical Plant Causes Ammonia Leak
FOUL STENCH

Urgent Evacuations Ordered After Chemical Plant Explosion

Residents fled the scene after a massive plume of yellow smoke rose into the air.

Tom Sanders

A Rhesus monkey escapes in Mississippi
PRIME SUSPECT

Mom Who Shot Escaped Monkey Claims She Was Protecting Kids

The monkey had been one of a cartload to escape when the truck they were in overturned on the interstate.

Harry Thompson

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