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[ September 24, 2026 ] Young people are done waiting to be invited into ‘Democracy’ Local
[ September 23, 2026 ] Commentary: Redistricting ‘Listening Session’ in The Pine Belt – “Kabuki Theater if I’ve ever seen it.” News
[ September 23, 2026 ] Absentee Voting at Hinds County Circuit Clerk’s Office vocalizes strong message: “If We Vote, We Win!” Local
[ September 23, 2026 ] Pam Confer brings Harmony Talks to Jackson Local
[ September 17, 2026 ] To Vote or Not to Vote demands attention at “Be Voter Ready” Event Local

Hearing scheduled in alleged hate crime

JACKSON – (AP) The case of a white teenager from Brandon charged with running down a black man with a truck in what authorities have called a hate crime will be the subject of hearing […]

Mississippi Spelling Bee set for Tuesday

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From The Mississippi Link Newswire JACKSON – Twenty-seven students from across Mississippi will compete in the state spelling bee championship. The event is scheduled for Tuesday and will be broadcast live beginning at 10 a.m. […]

Death Row inmate asks US high court to block execution

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JACKSON – (AP) A Mississippi prison inmate has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block his execution Tuesday based on the argument that his lawyers didn’t do a good job and prosecutors discriminated against blacks […]

Mississippi State hires Texas A&M’s Schaefer

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STARKVILLE – (AP) Mississippi State has hired Vic Schaefer to be its next women’s basketball coach. Schaefer comes to the Bulldogs after 15 years as the associate head coach at Texas A&M. He also had […]

Delta State looking for new men’s basketball coach

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CLEVELAND – (AP) Delta State University is looking for a new men’s basketball coach after the school fired head coach Jason Conner. Athletic Director Jeremy McClain made the official announcement. The season was a rough […]

Sleeping 4-year-old boy left on school bus

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News Briefs From Across The State Driver and aide failed to see the child Harrison County school officials say a 4-year-old boy was left on a school bus for about four hours. Superintendent Henry Arledge […]

Sunflower mayor arrested for shoplifting

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VICKSBURG – The mayor of Sunflower is free on a $50,000 bond for allegedly stealing designer purses from the department store where he worked. Michael Pembleton, Jr., was arrested Tuesday morning, March 13, after police […]

Columbus' Sears closing Friday

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News Briefs From Across The State By Monica Land Store opened 40 years ago The mood at the Sears store in Columbus was somber this week as the community and employees prepare for the last […]

Baby found abandoned outside church

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From media reports BILOXI – Biloxi Police said a baby boy was found Saturday afternoon, abandoned outside a church. An officer on the scene said the baby appeared to be very young, possibly a newborn. […]

Southern Miss earns first NCAA bid since 1991

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HATTIESBURG – (AP) Southern Miss is headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1991. The Golden Eagles (25-8) will face Kansas State (21-10) in the second round on Thursday in Pittsburgh. It's […]