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Saginaw’s Future Stars and Legacy Builders Join Sports Hall of Fame

May 1, 2026

Ten new names will join the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame in 2026, each with a story that shaped local sports. Two inductees broke barriers for women in the 1970s and 80s, when opportunities for female athletes were still growing. The 1980 Eisenhower volleyball team won the first-ever girls sta

education

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

April 30, 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

crime

Cross‑Country Cash Caper: Two Young Men Sentenced

April 30, 2026

A pair of men in their twenties were sentenced after a month‑long spree that saw them target ATMs across five states. The offenders, both from Texas, used a clever trick: they would sabotage an ATM, then wait for a repair worker to come and open the machine. Once inside, they would intimidate or phy

entertainment

Crime Film “Focus” Climbs Streaming Charts Years After Release

April 30, 2026

Will Smith and Margot Robbie, both big names in movies, first met on screen in the 2015 crime thriller “Focus. ” The film follows two former lovers who become con artists. Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, while Robbie is Jess Barrett. After their breakup, Spurgeon’s job gets complicated when Barrett show

weather

Mississippi braces for another stormy week

April 29, 2026

Mississippi isn’t done with rough weather yet. After days of storms, another round of severe weather is expected on Tuesday, April 28, this time bringing the risk of large hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Nearly the entire state is under some level of warning, with the highest risks—Level

politics

Cisco’s China Deal Faces Supreme Court Review

April 28, 2026

A lawsuit claims that Cisco Systems helped the Chinese government target Falun Gong followers. The case hinges on two U. S. statutes: the 18th‑century Alien Tort Statute and the 1991 Torture Victim Protection Act. Cisco argues it cannot be held responsible for actions taken abroad. The Supreme Cour

entertainment

Celebrity Highlights at 2026 Festival Line‑ups

April 27, 2026

The year’s biggest cultural events drew a star‑packed crowd, from film premieres to music festivals. At the “Michael” opening night, actors like Nia Long and Meagan Good mingled with music icons Usher and Chance the Rapper, creating a buzz that spread through social media. The Black Effect Pod

entertainment

Michael Jackson Movie Breaks Records and Beats Critics

April 27, 2026

The new film about Michael Jackson has opened with an impressive $97 million in the United States during its first weekend. This amount is higher than any other musical biopic that has ever opened in America, surpassing the 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton” which earned $60 million. Worldwide, the

politics

Data Centers in Georgia: Who Really Benefits from the Tech Boom?

April 27, 2026

Across Georgia, quiet neighborhoods are facing a sudden shift. Giant buildings packed with servers are rising, fueling debates over progress. These data centers power everything from AI tools to online storage, but they also bring noise, higher bills, and concerns about water and energy use. Residen

sports

Spring Game Shows Razorbacks’ Future on the Field

April 25, 2026

The Arkansas football spring workout, dubbed the “Spring Kickoff, ” will take place Saturday at 2 p. m. in Reynolds Razorback Stadium after a free concert by local artist Justin Moore. The event is not televised but can be heard on the Razorback Sports Network. Coaches have split the team into Red