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Memphis man who killed 3 in livestreamed shooting rampage pleads guilty — Close-up of a wooden gavel on a desk, symbolizing justice and legal authority. by Sora Shimazaki/Pexels / Pexels

US Crime · Memphis

Memphis man who killed 3 in livestreamed shooting rampage pleads guilty

69% Center coverage: 32 sources

A Tennessee man avoided a trial and possible death sentence by pleading guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three people and wounding three others in a daylong series of shootings that was livestreamed on social media in 2022.See the Story

DeSoto County School Bus Driver Arrested on Duty

Southaven · Southaven

DeSoto County School Bus Driver Arrested on Duty

53% Center coverage: 13 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A DeSoto County school bus driver has been arrested on duty according to the Southaven Police Department. Southaven Police say the bus driver failed to stop at a stop sign an…See the Story

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Friday, 8/15/2025

Blockchain · United States

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Friday, 8/15/2025

Coverage: 7 sources

U.S. stocks edged back from their records, led by drops for technology companies, but Wall Street still closed out another winning week. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Friday, slipping below the record it set a day earlier. The Dow Jones…See the Story

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Trump Nominates Two Mississippi Supreme Court Justices to Federal Bench

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President Donald Trump has nominated two Mississippi Supreme Court justices to fill vacant federal judicial seats in northern Mississippi. Trump announced the nominations Tuesday of James Maxwell and Robert Chamberlin on his social media platform. Both justices declined to comment…Donald Trump · Mississippi See the Story

Illegal ballots lead to special election in a Mississippi commissioner race

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Gov. Tate Reeves has set a special election for Nov. 18.Tate Reeves · Clarksdale See the Story

Wicker: Call for a better political climate in DeSoto County

Hernando and DeSoto County have always been places where people look out for one another. I believe we can bring that spirit back to our politics.DeSoto County, Mississippi · DeSoto County Read Article

Child entrepreneur, author, and TEDx speaker stresses imagination and perseverance

In addition to his business ventures, Josiah has a wide range of interests.DeSoto County, Mississippi · DeSoto County Read Article

Arnie Hederman Elected RNC Committeeman for Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. — Arnie Hederman, a longtime Mississippi Republican Party figure, has been unanimously elected as the new Republican National Committee Committeeman for Mississippi. The Mississippi Republican Party State Central Committee elected Hederman to replace Frank Bordeaux, who recently retired. The announcement was made by Mike Hurst, Chairman of the Mississippi…Politics · Mississippi See the Story

New NWCC Baseball Complex dedicated to former coach

The Castle Baseball Complex is a cornerstone addition to the athletic program.Baseball · DeSoto County Read Article

Southaven High School Band Boosters fundraise to recover stolen funds

The boosters are actively accepting donations to compensate for the loss.Southaven · Southaven Read Article

U.S. Sen. Hyde-Smith opens Southaven office

The Southaven office is one of several locations throughout the state where Hyde-Smith's staff assists constituents.Southaven · Southaven Read Article