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The Mississippi Press Association, celebrating its 160th anniversary, held a forum highlighting local journalism last week at History Is Lunch in the Two Museums. MPA vice president Peter Imes, publisher of the Commercial Dispatch in Columbus, spoke of the vital role local journalism “plays at the grassroots level in our democracy” as he welcomed the panel.
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It is hard to escape the conclusion that in today’s world the 12 points of the Boy Scout law do not stand a chance: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
Our president is a felon who cannot be trusted to keep his promise to avoid foreign wars, or to help anyone who does not first help him, or to obey any law that is inconvenient, or to avoid lacing Easter Sunday with obscenity.
But worship of him is but a symptom. It is not the disease. His eventual passing from the scene will not cure it.
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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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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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NFL draft over the weekend
Ole Miss and Mississippi State each had two players taken in the NFL draft over the weekend. Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling was the first player taken in the second round by San Francisco. Offensive tackle Jayden Williams was taken by Arizona in the seventh round. Bulldog receiver Brenen Thompson was selected by the L.A. Chargers in the fourth round while tight end Seydou Traore was chosen in the fifth round by Miami.
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Southern Miss to Hold Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 14-16
The University of Southern Mississippi will conduct its spring 2026 commencement exercises May 14-16 in Hattiesburg at Bernard Reed Green Coliseum and in Biloxi at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Approximately 1,986 students are candidates for degrees this semester.
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, May 14 | 5 p.m. | Bernard Reed Green Coliseum
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Jackson cemetery is
a beautiful garden
By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service
There’s something special about a garden that tells a story. I recently found one in the most unexpected place.
My visit to the Greenwood Cemetery in Jackson offered a reminder that beauty can thrive anywhere, even among headstones and quiet paths.
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MEMA Opens Locations to Assist Survivors of the January 23-27 Winter Storm
Pearl, MS—The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in coordination with federal and local partners, will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistance sites beginning at noon on Monday, April 27th, to serve residents who suffered damage during the January 23-27 winter ice storm (DR-4899-MS).
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Lemons
Flemming Article
I love anything lemon flavored. Lemons are so clean and citrusy, as well as delicious. Some of my very favorite desserts are from the lemon family. When I was a child, Luvel had a Lemon Flake ice cream that I adored. It had flecks of lemon drop candy in the yellow tinted vanilla ice cream. Lemon Ice Box pie is my all time favorite. My friends and family really seem to enjoy my Lemon Bars, as well as my Lemon Mini Tarts.
In addition to being a delicious flavor, lemons also have many uses around the house.
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MSU’s Garrison named university’s latest Truman Scholar
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is celebrating the university’s newest Harry S. Truman Scholarship winner. Evan Garrison of Webb City, Missouri, is receiving up to $30,000 in graduate-study expenses as part of the highly coveted national award honoring the nation’s 33rd president.
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Mississippi Roots: Local Players Highlight 2026 Mud Monsters
“We are Mississippi’s team. We are the South’s team.”
– Jay Pecci
PEARL, Miss. (April 24, 2026) — The Mississippi Mud Monsters continue constructing their 2026 roster with talent from across the map, featuring a strong group of players with Mississippi and regional roots.
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EDITORS: Students listed in this release may be from your area.
MSU’s Equestrian Team saddles up for national finals
STARKVILLE, Miss.—For the first time in program history, the Mississippi State University Western Equestrian Team is bound for nationals. The team is set to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Finals held May 1-3 at Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
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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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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.
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