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Bailey, Bollinger head to runoff election April 22 in District 23 race

Two candidates appear to be headed toward an April 22 runoff to decide who should represent District 23 ...

Arts

Unit 29: Writings from Parchman Prison: Stories Seldom Told

The Oxford non-profit art organization, VOX PRESS, has released a collection of prison writings, “Unit 29: Writing from ...

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Mississippi veterans’ health could still be threatened by asbestos exposure

By Cristina Johnson Contributed   The U.S. Armed Forces resorted to asbestos-containing products throughout the last century, especially ...

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US Marshals urge public to report phone scams

The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, ...

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Dozens of Lee County restaurants remain closed after gas explosion

A gas explosion in Lee County on Wednesday left two workers seriously injured and disrupted natural gas service ...

Lifestyle

Life is Just a Vapor

Paul Thorn’s new album evokes gratitude and optimism  By Galen Holley Getting old is hard, and, on his ...

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Regional news: Southaven man convicted of attempted murder, sexual battery

The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office has announced that Brian Damron, a 62-year-old Southaven man, will serve 20 ...

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DeSoto County criminal sentenced to 55 Years for murder

Oxford prosecutor handled the case Mario Kirkwood, a Southaven man responsible for the shooting death of Keon Kirk ...

Politics

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann collapses at Mississippi Senate podium

By Taylor Vance and Michael Goldberg Mississippi Today Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Wednesday morning collapsed while presiding ...

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Drive Sober this Super Bowl Sunday

In this year’s Super Bowl showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, decision-making will be critical. ...

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CCSO addresses unconfirmed reports about necklace found near human remains

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement clarifying that reports of a necklace found near human ...

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Mississippi 4th graders No. 1 in the nation for NAEP gains over time

The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results show Mississippi fourth graders lead the nation for gains over ...

Healthcare

First pediatric flu death confirmed in Mississippi

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2024-2025 ...

News

Oxford native named chair of Pawster Board of Directors

Nashville-based not-for-profit Pawster, which provides temporary foster care to pets in need, recently announced that Chelsey Hedglin, of ...

News

Oyster season is back, but for how long?

By Justin Glowacki Roy Howard Community Journalism Center 2024 marked the return of oyster season on the Mississippi ...

Arts

Celebrating the centennial of two Mississippi legends

In 2025, Mississippi will proudly commemorate the centennial birthdays of two of its most iconic figures— Riley “B.B.” ...

Crime

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office Against Interpersonal Violence would like to remind everyone that January is ...

Lifestyle

Sardis Lake accepting applications for Youth Squirrel Hunt

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Sardis Lake will hold a youth squirrel hunt on Feb.1 in ...

News

National Day of Observance Thursday for President Carter

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. The ...

News

MSDH releases top baby names of 2024

According to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics, William and ...

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Mega Millions reaches $1.15 Billion

There’s still a chance to end 2024 as a billionaire. The current estimated Mega Million’s jackpot for Friday ...

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BMH-NM one of seven named to Best Hospital list from US News & World Report

Seven Baptist Memorial hospitals in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee have been named to the 2024–2025 U.S. News & ...

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