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Long before AlleyKat Ceramics opened its doors, Mary Martin was simply curious.
Have you ever found yourself in a back alley halfway across the world…surrounded by cats?
Mary Martin has.
Between Singapore street corners and Mississippi clay, that moment stuck. It followed her home to the Gulf Coast, where AlleyKat Ceramics in Gulfport is about discovery, not just making.
Long before AlleyKat Ceramics opened its doors, Mary was simply curious. Not formally trained. Not even convinced she could do it.
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“It’s a good option for people that don’t want to buy from Blue Cross Blue Shield or somebody that sells an individual policy that’s extremely high,” Commissioner Mike Chaney said.
During the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Hank Zuber (R) brought forward HB 605 in an effort to create a state health insurance exchange within two years. The bill died in committee.
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The former north Mississippi lawmaker has picked up a key early endorsement from former Governor Phil Bryant, a former State Auditor himself who calls Bain “the real deal—a true conservative who shares our Mississippi values.”
Nick Bain has been planning a return to public office for well over a year. This week, the former north Mississippi State Representative is officially announcing a bid for State Auditor in the 2027 statewide election cycle.
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The group is affiliated with the Southern Poverty Law Center which the U.S. Department of Justice charged with fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering last week.
Mississippi’s 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) was among a group of 10 incumbent Congressional Black Caucus members who received an endorsement from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Action Fund on Monday.
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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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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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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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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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Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the second round of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) funding to support farmers who experienced losses from natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.
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