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Abortion medication access can continue during lawsuit, US Supreme Court says

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that people in all states can continue to access a key abortion medication through . . .

Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees

“Mississippi needs more nurses, not fewer. We should be making it easier, not harder for students to pursue advanced nursing . . .

Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years

The lowest gas prices in the U.S. are in Mississippi and Indiana. The Magnolia State’s average gas price has jumped . . .

Sylvia Beardain

ENID — Sylvia Joyce Beardain, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 23. Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May . . .

Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year

In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts . . .

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This sign signs alongside U.S. Highway 49 near the entrance to the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility in Tutwiler.

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Vermont inmate found dead at Tutwiler prison
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,05/28/26-10:27AM , 33 Reads
Foul play is not suspected in last week’s death of a Vermont inmate being held at the private prison in Tutwiler, according to Tallahatchie County Coroner Anthony Hawkins.
The deceased, identified as Shawn Sears, was a 56-year-old Vermont Department of Corrections (VDOC) inmate housed at the Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility.
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The Tallahatchie County Safe Room in Charleston is where ice storm-related assistance is being offered by federal and state officials.

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FEMA, SBA offering ice storm aid at county Safe Room
By CLAY MCFERRIN - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel
Thu,05/28/26-10:09AM , 62 Reads
Federal and state disaster assistance officials arrived back in Tallahatchie County early this week to offer a variety of services to victims of January’s ice storm, and this time they will be staying longer.
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Be racially fair with redistricting
Wed,05/27/26-1:38PM , 242 Reads 6,221 Statewide
When Mississippi lawmakers take up redistricting, whether that be in a special session this year or during the 2027 regular session, they should keep this objective in mind: Don’t do anything that gets the state sued.
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Sylvia Beardain
Tue,05/26/26-8:03AM , 754 Reads
ENID — Sylvia Joyce Beardain, age 83, passed away Saturday, May 23.
Visitation will be held 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Newsom Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Will Edwards, Founder and CEO of Firehawk, said that Mississippi stood out because of its pro-industry leadership, deep talent pool and commitment to advanced manufacturing.

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