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The two Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members who illegally entered the U.S. traveled throughout Mississippi reprogramming bank ATMs to dispense large amounts of cash.
Darrin Moises Daza-Segura and Winder Alexander Canelon-Tiapa have been sentenced for conspiracy to commit bank fraud in Mississippi, the Attorney General’s Office announced Friday.
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Lawmakers were told that Mississippi was one of only two states in the nation where the governor’s office had a role in administering the program. Lawmakers plan to reconvene next week to hear from the state’s project director.
A joint Public Health and Welfare Committee meeting was held Thursday at the State Capitol where lawmakers discussed Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Without Scripture, we can easily give in to sloganeering and sentimentality and even false gospels.
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Life still brings problems. That’s life. But Robert St. John says he’s learned how to face them. These days he does his best to live in the solution.
He was sticking needles in his arms at 19 because he couldn’t get the cocaine into his system fast enough through his nasal passages. He’d been fired from every job he ever had. He’d been fired by his own brother. Twice.
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Below is a political opinion column by Merle Flowers:
Consumers continue to feel the burden as small businesses are forced to raise the prices of their goods and services just to keep pace with rising expenses like swipe fees.
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The funds from the BP settlement support economic growth and development in the state’s six coastal counties.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Monday that the agency will begin accepting applications for the next round of Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grants on July 1.
Applications will be accepted through July 31.
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Below is an opinion column by Haley Fisackerly:
The Magnolia State is showing how high tech and households can thrive on the same power grid, improving the lives of Mississippians today and for generations to come.
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The Mississippi project represents a corporate investment of more than $1.9 million for NPL Construction.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Wednesday that NPL Construction, a utility and energy infrastructure services company, is locating fabrication and manufacturing operations in Greenwood.
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From the ice cream truck peddling cold treats in the neighborhood to festivals that celebrate summer’s sweet and cold delight, it’s not hard to find great ice cream anywhere in Mississippi.
When temperatures climbs into the 90s, and the heat index is in the triple digits, all anyone wants is to find something cold. Both effective and delicious, there is nothing that beats the power of a good ice cream cone.
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1 week 6 days ago
Luckyday Foundation Renews Commitment to Student Success at Southern Miss
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June 10 Deadline Approaching for Winter Storm Fern Assistance
June 10 is the deadline for Mississippi residents affected by Winter Storm Fern (DR-4899) to apply for financial assistance. The storm impacted the state from January 23–27, 2025.
As of June 9, more than 84,000 Mississippians have registered for assistance. Through FEMA's Individual Assistance program, more than $126 million has been distributed to eligible storm survivors.
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MDOT encourages railroad crossing safety
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Kosciusko heritage tour earns statewide preservation honor
Kosciusko heritage tour earns statewide preservation honor
By Staff Reports
The City of Kosciusko has earned statewide recognition for its work to preserve and promote the history of Kosciusko and Attala County.
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L.V. Hull Legacy Center to celebrate phase 1 on June 13
From press and staff reports
The L.V. Hull Legacy Center will celebrate its Phase 1 opening June 13 with a drop-in event from noon to 4 p.m. at 105 Allen St. in Kosciusko.
Remarks are scheduled for 1 p.m. The opening will include exhibition tours, artmaking opportunities, an oral history collection booth, refreshments and other activities for visitors.
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Under the changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, a state with an error rate above 6% will be required to provide matching funds. As of May 27th, Mississippi’s SNAP error rate has declined to 8.69%, down from the reported 10.69% last June, per MDHS.
According to recent data provided by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), the state’s error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is on the decline.
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Attala County Library to host duck event
From press and staff reports
Get ready for a quack-tastic time at our all-ages program, Family Duckerating.
Patrons of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity by transforming a simple rubber duck into something truly fantabulous. We’ll provide a variety of fun decorating supplies so each duck can become a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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Fairley receives Millers’ Teachers Scholarship
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Michelle Fairley was recently awarded the Phillip W. and Charlotte F. Miller Teachers’ Scholarship for 2026. She is a kindergarten assistant teacher at Weir Elementary School.
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Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says while waterways have always been a key part of Mississippi commerce, in the last decade, the state has also become a hub of 21st century maritime science and innovation.
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Peggy's Ponderings 06-11-2026
By Peggy Sims
He’s a CEO, a grocery man, sits on grocery retail boards, a cattle farmer, a rancher, a gardener, a Daddy, a Pawpaw, a husband, a good man. He wears many hats all year long but at this time of the year, we honor the daddy.
Father’s Day was first proposed in 1909 by Sonora Dodd. After listening to a Mother’s Day sermon, she thought that the fathers should also enjoy their own memorable day.
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From the publisher 06-11-2026
Tired of scandal. Tired of high prices. Tired of debt figures so large they become meaningless. Tired of officials who explain away conflicts of interest with a grin and a lawyer’s memo. Tired of watching the powerful treat public service as a private toll road.
That exhaustion is not accidental. It is useful to those in power.
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