SUMMARY: The 136th Neshoba County Fair in Mississippi runs through August 1, offering a family-friendly experience with amusement rides, funnel cakes, and live music featuring The Molly Ringwalds, 49 Winchester, Larry Fleet, and 38 Special. Local artists and activities like an art contest, petting zoo, livestock shows, and the annual pageant will engage visitors. Horse races, covered live by ESPN, remain a highlight. Sunday worship services honor the state’s faith traditions. Political speeches from local officials, state leaders, and Governor Tate Reeves are scheduled. Daily tickets cost \$30, season passes \$60, and children under 10 enter free. More info is available on the official fair website.

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SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi, long plagued by the highest per capita murder rate since 2021, is witnessing a steady decline in violent crime, with homicides down 44% as of July 2024. Under Mayor John Horhn and Police Chief Joseph Wade, who took office in 2023, proactive policing efforts are intensifying, removing previous constraints. Challenges include around 30 active gangs, entrenched drug trafficking, and human trafficking, particularly along the I-55 corridor. Wade emphasizes improving intelligence operations and increasing police presence to address violent offenders. The city aims to expand its police force to 500 officers and is enhancing data capabilities through FBI collaboration.

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SUMMARY: Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, the legendary professional wrestling icon, died at 71 in Clearwater, Florida, after suffering cardiac arrest. Hogan was WWE’s biggest star, headlining the first WrestleMania in 1985 and winning at least six WWE championships. Known for his “Hulkamania” persona, he helped push wrestling into mainstream culture with his patriotic image and signature mustache. Beyond wrestling, Hogan appeared in movies like Rocky III and engaged in politics, endorsing Donald Trump at the 2024 Republican National Convention. In 2016, he won a \$140 million privacy lawsuit against Gawker Media over a sex tape. Hogan’s charisma and influence shaped wrestling for decades.