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• 1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank? - One in five Americans get zero physical activity outside work, with Mississippi leading inactivity at 30.6% while Colorado ranks most active at just 15.6%.
• Post-Roe battle over abortion pills reaches Kentucky gas stations as AG opens investigation - Abortion laws continue evolving across states since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, with trigger laws taking effect.
• Mississippi synagogue burned in arson attack, suspect in custody - Suspect arrested after apparent arson destroys sacred Torahs at Mississippi's largest synagogue. FBI investigating the blaze at Beth Israel Congregation.
• Mississippi prosecutors to seek death penalty against man accused of deadly rampage that included girl, pastor - Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Mississippi man accused in deadly rampage that killed six people, including a child and church pastor Friday night.
• Mississippi auditor warns welfare fraud is 'incredibly easy' as $77M trial begins - State auditor warns welfare fraud is 'incredibly easy' as Mississippi's high-profile trial exposes weaknesses costing taxpayers nationwide.
• Murder in small-town America: The crimes that tore quiet communities apart in 2025 - Small towns across the United States faced shocking violence in 2025, exposing deep vulnerabilities in quiet communities from Mississippi to Montana.
• Five sleeper races that could upend 2026 – from Pennsylvania’s Alleghenies to New Mexico - Five unexpected 'sleeper' election contests could surprise voters in 2026, from Mississippi's 2nd congressional district to Nebraska's gubernatorial seat.
• Suspect arrested after Walmart customers report finding hidden razor blades in purchased bread - Texas woman Camille Benson arrested for placing razor blades in bread at Mississippi Walmart stores, charged with attempted mayhem in disturbing case.
• Mississippi governor orders release of man who served more than 10 years of illegal 15-year sentence - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted clemency to Marcus Taylor, who served more than 10 years of a sentence for a crime with a five-year maximum penalty.
• Attorney rips USA Gymnastics amid lawsuit over alleged failure to protect athletes from sexual abuse - USA Gymnastics is facing a new lawsuit alleging failure to protect athletes from coach Sean Gardner's sexual abuse despite 2017 reports to SafeSport.