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Passengers going through airport security will no longer have to take their shoes off. Plus, Deer Island is back open to the public after catching fire during a July 4 fireworks show.

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Mississippi's annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is coming up this weekend. Certain clothing items, footwear, and school supplies will be exempt from the state's 7% sales tax starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and running through Sunday. Eligible items must each be less than $100.

Two suspects are facing charges for a shooting in Laurel on Thursday. Xavier Coleman and his brother, Daniel Coleman, were arrested after allegedly exchanging gunfire in the middle of the roadway on Highway 15 North near Garcia Donuts. Additionally, the Holly Springs Department is warning residents that they will start enforcing the use of ATVs and unlicensed mopeds. Officers will be enforcing laws that make it illegal for anyone to ride ATVs on public roads. Moped owners who don't have a tag or insurance will also be pulled over,

The candidate who is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for her seat recently announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party and continuing his campaign as an Independent. Ty Pinkins unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate against Mississippi’s other incumbent U.S. senator, Roger Wicker, in 2024. He also ran unsuccessfully for Mississippi secretary of state in 2024 as a Democrat.

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A Confederate statue that was erected in downtown Brandon nearly 120 years ago could be removed. Local residents were given an opportunity to express their views on the possible removal of the statue on Monday. Plus, A former Caledonia Park Commission Treasurer has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. According to the State Auditor's Office, Megan Berry took money from the organization for her personal use.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released an Environmental Impact Statement regarding plans to prevent the Pearl River from flooding in central Mississippi. Two flood control plans were drafted in response to the rejection of the Corps' "one lake plan", which officials deemed too costly.

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Waveland police haven't released the identity of a man whose body was found in the water near the Garfield Ladner Pier around 5:15 on Monday night. The body was discovered by a couple of men who were fishing in the area. Plus, several suspects are facing charges for a robbery in Oxford. According to police, the victim had arranged to meet with a prostitute at a hotel on West Jackson Avenue Wednesday morning, but instead he was robbed by several individuals.

When the Palmer Home for Children was founded in 1895, it served as a haven for orphaned children. Over the years, Palmer Home has expanded its services to include trauma-informed care and comprehensive child and family services. SuperTalk Mississippi is having a Radiothon for the privately funded, faith-based organization this Thursday.

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A historic federal school choice provision included in President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill" could have a huge impact in Mississippi. The legislation creates a federal tax credit encouraging donations to nonprofits that help families pay for private K-12 education. Taxpayers would be able to claim up to $1,700 per year in non-refundable tax credits for donations to organizations that provide scholarships.

Expect a mixed bag of sunshine, showers, and thunderstorms across Mississippi this Tuesday.

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