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Sunday, May 17, 2026
Expert's Preakness Stakes Picks Revealed; Golden Tempo Withdraws
Jody Demling, a horse racing expert with a record of 11 correct Preakness Stakes predictions, has announced his picks for the 2026 race. Golden Tempo will not compete after the post draw.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →8-year-old killed after school bus strikes her bicycle in Madison
An 8-year-old Madison girl died after a school bus struck her bicycle on Oct. 2. Police continue investigating the crash.
May 17
Mississippi Opens First LGBTQ Shelter in Jackson
May 17
Jackson's Water Future Uncertain as Federal Manager Plans 2027 Exit
May 17
Lumumba highlights crime drop, road repairs in State of the City address
May 17
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Man accused of shooting at Lamar County deputies during traffic stop
A 47-year-old man fired at Lamar County deputies during a traffic stop Friday morning and now faces felony charges. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.
May 17
Woman killed, another wounded in Hazlehurst shooting
May 17
Community Sports
Read Section →Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 5-1, Advance to Western Conference Final
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks with a 5-1 victory in Game 6. Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals, and Mitch Marner contributed a goal and an assist. Vegas advances to face the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.
May 17
Dodgers Defeat Giants 5-2, Reclaim NL West Lead
May 17
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Meet Weight Requirements Ahead of Saturday Fight
May 17
Olivia Miles Achieves Milestone in Win Over Wings
May 17
Daily Fun
Read Section →You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee
Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.
May 17
A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most
May 17
On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed
May 17
A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt
May 17
The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut
May 17
State News
Read Section →Expert's Preakness Stakes Picks Revealed; Golden Tempo Withdraws
Jody Demling, a horse racing expert with a record of 11 correct Preakness Stakes predictions, has announced his picks for the 2026 race. Golden Tempo will not compete after the post draw.
May 17
World Cup 2026: Top 15 Teams Ranked 30 Days Out
May 17
Tarik Skubal Begins Throwing Program After Elbow Surgery
May 17
Liz Carmouche Eyes Potential Cross-Promotional Fight with MVP MMA
May 17
Gotterup's Second-Round 65 Shakes Up PGA Championship
May 17
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