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Business · United States

100-plus JCPenney stores to change hands in $947M deal

78% Center coverage: 66 sources

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Europe · Cleveland

Summer's Best Meteor Shower Peaks Soon. But the Moon Will Interfere with Viewing the Perseids

60% Center coverage: 38 sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks soon. This year, a bright moon will dampen viewing at the time of peak early Wednesday morning, so some experts recommend waiting a week or so to glimpse shooting stars against a darker sky. The Perseids “are an incredible meteor shower,” said Thaddeus LaCoursiere, planetarium program coordinator at the Bell Museum in St. Paul, Minnesota. Under dark skies with no moon, t…See the Story

Mississippi · Mississippi

Mississippi Reports First West Nile Virus Death of the Year in Washington County

100% Center coverage: 11 sources

By Angela Williams Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Miss. (WAPT) — The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first death from a human case of West Nile virus in the state this year. MSDH said the death was reported in Washington County. The agency does not provide details of the See the Story

What’s a Silicon Valley congressman doing in Jackson? Helping JSU students get tech jobs

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

TechWise is a Google-sponsored program helping Jackson State University students train for and land high-paying jobs in the tech industry.Google · Mississippi See the Story

McComb Police Officer Killed in Shooting

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - A McComb police officer was shot and killed, according to the city's mayor. The Enterprise Journal reported the shooting occurred at a home off of Highway 44 near Cole Thomas Road on Tuesday, August 5. McComb Mayor Quordiniah Lockley told the newspaper that two people, including the officer, were killed and another person was injured. Officer Jason Blake (Courtesy: Pike County Sheriff's Office) McComb Police Chief Earnest…McComb · McComb See the Story

Will you see Perseid, summer meteor showers? See how MS ranks among best, worst states

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Love watching the night sky? A new list shows how easy it is for Mississippi to see Perseid, summer meteor showers. What to know about how we rank, whyMississippi · Mississippi Read Article

Economic blackout is today. What to know about new boycott of Walmart, Lowes, McDonald's

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A one-day national economic blackout is today. A new, monthlong boycott of Walmart, Lowes, McDonald's is happening now. What to know in MississippiMcDonald's · Mississippi Read Article

Meet the Madison Central High School band as it prepares for its upcoming season

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Madison Central Jaguar Band practices its halftime show celebrating the 250th anniversary of America. The first football game is Aug. 29.Madison, Mississippi · Madison Read Article

Eagles Star Receiver Was ‘Getting Death Threats’ for College Choice

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Philadelhpia Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown grew up in Starkville, Miss., the home of Mississippi State University. However, he chose to attend the Bulldogs’ biggest rival -- Ole Miss -- instead of staying home and playing for Mississippi State.Starkville · Starkville See the Story

When Mississippi State, Ole Miss Women's Basketball Play Each Other in 2025-26 Schedule

Coverage: 2 sources

Ole Miss and Mississippi State women's basketball only play each other once in the 2025-26 season. Here's when, plus the full SEC schedules.Basketball · Oxford See the Story

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Set to Host Florida State and Mississippi State for Fall Baseball Exhibition

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Last year FSU went head-to-head with Auburn in front of a sold-out crowd with close to 6,000 fans coming to the park.Baseball · Pensacola See the Story

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