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March 2026, two Mississippi cities raised their water rates. Ridgeland increased its typical residential bill by $6.31 a month. JXN Water increased its by $8.88. Similar numbers. Very different decision processes.
Ridgeland commissioned an independent engineering study, held a public meeting, and put the question to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen — elected by the residential rate payers. Some residential rate payers also attended the meeting.
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For only the second time in school history, both Charleston High School track teams, boys and girls, won first-place trophies in competition at the Class 2A North State Track and Field Championships, held April 21 at Pontotoc High School.
The only other time both CHS squads won north half titles in the sport during the same year was 2023.
Both North State wins have occurred as Charleston competed in Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A.
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The post by James Thomas came on the same day that former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in North Carolina for sharing the same seashell photograph back in 2025.
Secret service apprehended a suspect Saturday night at the White House Correspondents dinner in Washington D.C. after gunfire rang out in the halls of the Washington Hilton Hotel. Cole Allen, 31, faces charges that include attempting to assassinate the President. It was the third such attempt in as many years.
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Los Preeminentes will perform Tuesday at a free community show at San Miguel Arcangel Tienda y Taqueria Mexicana. Members of the family band are, from left, Francisco Zuniga, Ethan Zuniga, Alex Zuniga, Margarito Zuniga, Eric Zuniga, Guadalupe Villasana, Edward Villasana and Ricardo Zuniga.
The Hush Puppy Music Co-Op will partner with a local restaurant to celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Tuesday.
The free concert will be at San Miguel Arcangel Tienda y Taqueria Mexicana and feature a subgenre of regional Mexican music.
Festivities start at 7 p.m. for the all-ages show at San Miguel Arcangel, located at 615 W. Park Ave. in Greenwood. Food and drinks will be served before and throughout the concert.
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Under a traditional system, rice uses 30 to 36 inches of water a year, but Mississippi State University research has shown that rice can be grown without a constant flood. (Photo by MSU Extension Service/Kevin Hudson)
STARKVILLE — When a system works, there is little reason to change and many reasons to stick with success; any change in that system is often small things to improve efficiency.
Mississippi’s rice industry is not following that pattern.
Rice has been grown around the world for about 5,000 years on flat land that is flooded with immense amounts of water and then drained at crucial times. Rice is from Asia, and its growth is limited to areas where these conditions could be met.
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Every month, there are 15-20 people who miss food pantry distribution day on the next-to-last Saturday in the month, at each of the Charleston and Parchman facilities.
They often call and want food pantry volunteers to make special arrangements for them. For the protection of volunteers, such arrangements cannot be made.
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Pictured is the front entrance of the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center in Charleston. (Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
CHARLESTON — When the Mississippi summer settles in, most folks know the routine: the heat drives everyone indoors, the day stretches long, and the best intentions to “get some exercise” tend to melt away along with the afternoon. Starting May 4, the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center is giving our community a better option.
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JACKSON — Attorney General Lynn Fitch praised the passage into law of Senate Bill 2710, the centerpiece of her 2026 legislative agenda, which directly addresses gang violence plaguing communities across Mississippi by:
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RULEVILLE — Walter Murphey Sr. age 54, passed away Friday, April 10.
Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church near Ruleville.
J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston had charge of arrangements.
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In reversing the Madison County Circuit Court, justices found that the former Governor had sufficiently stated a claim for defamation against the online media outlet.
The Mississippi Supreme Court revived former Governor Phil Bryant’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Today on Thursday. Justices said Bryant’s amended complaint in the lawsuits includes sufficient allegations of actual malice to move forward.
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State Treasurer David McRae said other states that handle unclaimed money should consider similar protections.
Mississippi is gaining recognition in its efforts to put American citizens at the front of the line when reclaiming lost or forgotten funds.
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Research provided by SeaD Consulting shows deceptive practices continue to undermine consumer trust and harm American shrimpers in a third of restaurants tested.
A recent study on genetic testing reveals what researchers say is meaningful progress in the fight against restaurant menu mislabeling along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
SeaD Consulting’s latest report in April shows that increased awareness, public pressure, and continued testing are driving change in the labeling of seafood.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says China remains the America’s top threat.
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“The entire world knows the Callais decision has not yet been handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. It is a decision that could (and in my view should) forever change the way we draw electoral maps,” Governor Tate Reeves said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Friday afternoon that 21 days after the U.S. Supreme Court issues its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, he will call Mississippi lawmakers into a special session to address state Supreme Court redistricting.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Spiritual decline is not typically an overnight phenomenon. The life of devotion suffers when the “salt” of gracelessness poisons our foundation.
Heard a preacher lately talk about “ghost forests.”
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Robert St. John says when you’re his age, travel makes you stop counting the days and just count the trips.
Seven weeks ago, I stood in snow 200 miles above the Arctic Circle in Tromso, Norway watching the sky turn green. Tomorrow I will stand on a cliff in the Algarve 200 miles above Africa, looking at the last stretch of the Atlantic before it runs east to Gibraltar.
In between was Tuscany, three groups, an Easter off, and a suitcase packed for three seasons in two months.
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The Mississippi Democratic Party alleges that Republicans seek to draw maps designed to silence black voters. Yet, Governor Reeves argues that lawmakers have not had a fair opportunity to draw a new map because of the pending Callais decision.
The news that Governor Tate Reeves (R) would be calling a special session to address state Supreme Court redistricting drew a swift response from the Mississippi Democratic Party.
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The zoo, one of the oldest in the United States with roots dating to 1916, has suffered several recent blows, from declining attendance to aging exhibits and infrastructure.
To quash rumors about the future of the Jackson Zoo, city officials held a press conference on Friday detailing high hopes but little information about the struggling central Mississippi attraction.
The zoo, one of the oldest in the United States with roots dating to 1916, has suffered several recent blows, from declining attendance to aging exhibits and infrastructure.
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