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One of the first lines of defense for those considering suicide is the nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Mississippi has the highest in-state answer rate nationwide.
Mississippi’s efforts in suicide prevention are ramping up through 988 call centers and crisis intervention training and conferences.
Recently, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health announced the launch of a Mississippi Crisis Intervention Team Leadership Class along with the agency hosting a Crisis Response Conference entitled “Strengthening Crisis Care.”
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Hunter Estes:
Before Artemis II could launch astronauts around the moon, the RS-25 engines and the propulsion systems were extensively tested right here in Mississippi.
By Hunter Estes on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Hunter Estes:
Before Artemis II could launch astronauts around the moon, the RS-25 engines and the propulsion systems were extensively tested right here in Mississippi.
By Hunter Estes on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Hunter Estes:
Before Artemis II could launch astronauts around the moon, the RS-25 engines and the propulsion systems were extensively tested right here in Mississippi.
By Hunter Estes on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Chris Brown:
The solution to avoiding federal Food Stamp penalties isn’t to weaken the rules by reverting back to the failed policy of simplified reporting. It’s to actually follow the law.
By Chris Brown - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Chris Brown:
The solution to avoiding federal Food Stamp penalties isn’t to weaken the rules by reverting back to the failed policy of simplified reporting. It’s to actually follow the law.
By Chris Brown - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a political opinion column by Chris Brown:
The solution to avoiding federal Food Stamp penalties isn’t to weaken the rules by reverting back to the failed policy of simplified reporting. It’s to actually follow the law.
By Chris Brown - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Robert St. John reflects on his travels through Europe and offers a Top 20 list of experiences.
The whole thing started with restaurants.
In 1999, when this column was young, the job was simple — eat somewhere, write about it, help the reader find something worth trying. That was it. That’s still it.
By Robert St. John on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Robert St. John reflects on his travels through Europe and offers a Top 20 list of experiences.
The whole thing started with restaurants.
In 1999, when this column was young, the job was simple — eat somewhere, write about it, help the reader find something worth trying. That was it. That’s still it.
By Robert St. John on
1 month 3 weeks ago
The updated funding model aims to ensure that base level funding is sufficient while implementing performance metrics at Mississippi’s eight public universities.
Development of a new funding model for Mississippi’s eight public universities continues as the June deadline approaches for the third-party contractor to present options that include performance metrics.
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning have contracted with the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) to develop the new funding model.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
The updated funding model aims to ensure that base level funding is sufficient while implementing performance metrics at Mississippi’s eight public universities.
Development of a new funding model for Mississippi’s eight public universities continues as the June deadline approaches for the third-party contractor to present options that include performance metrics.
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning have contracted with the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) to develop the new funding model.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Following his gubernatorial campaign announcement, Gunn talked openly about his time as Speaker, what separates him from a potentially crowded field, and the next steps he sees in continuing to strengthen Mississippi through conservative policymaking.
It has been 80 years since a former Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives became Governor. Philip Gunn is trying to change that.
In fact, if there was a theme to Gunn’s storied political career it may well be change.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Following his gubernatorial campaign announcement, Gunn talked openly about his time as Speaker, what separates him from a potentially crowded field, and the next steps he sees in continuing to strengthen Mississippi through conservative policymaking.
It has been 80 years since a former Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives became Governor. Philip Gunn is trying to change that.
In fact, if there was a theme to Gunn’s storied political career it may well be change.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
The U.S. Drought Monitor’s April 21 map shows nearly half of the state is currently at an extreme drought level, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson said Thursday.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 21 Mississippi counties had been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought conditions. Another 24 counties were listed among contiguous counties impacted by the disaster.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
The U.S. Drought Monitor’s April 21 map shows nearly half of the state is currently at an extreme drought level, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson said Thursday.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 21 Mississippi counties had been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to recent drought conditions. Another 24 counties were listed among contiguous counties impacted by the disaster.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 3 weeks ago
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Dumas Founders Day Volunteers and the Dumas EMS take a photo with the Pafford Crew. Attendees toured the craft during its visit in Dumas.
, Sack races
, Sack races
, Children have a soapy good time at one of the two foam parties held at the 3rd Annua Dumas Founders Day. April 25. The fun-family event had a variety of activities and entertainment for festival goers.
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DUMAS — The 3rd Annual Founders Day Festival brought the community together on Main Street April 25, offering a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and local vendors.
Attendees of all ages enjoyed attractions including the Happy Acres Petting Zoo and a visit from the Pafford helicopter, where guests had the opportunity to meet the crew and tour the aircraft.
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Photo by Photo credit: Linna Jones, Copyright 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc , © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Dumas Founders Day Volunteers and the Dumas EMS take a photo with the Pafford Crew. Attendees toured the craft during its visit in Dumas.
, Sack races
, Sack races
, Children have a soapy good time at one of the two foam parties held at the 3rd Annua Dumas Founders Day. April 25. The fun-family event had a variety of activities and entertainment for festival goers.
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DUMAS — The 3rd Annual Founders Day Festival brought the community together on Main Street April 25, offering a full day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and local vendors.
Attendees of all ages enjoyed attractions including the Happy Acres Petting Zoo and a visit from the Pafford helicopter, where guests had the opportunity to meet the crew and tour the aircraft.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
From left, Adrion Ellis, Marterrius Kennedy and Tarrell Thompson Jr. have been charged in the April 20 shooting of a Tutwiler man. (Photos submitted by Tutwiler Police Department)
TUTWILER — While a critically injured gunshot victim continues to fight for his life, three Clarksdale teens have been arrested in connection with his shooting and a fourth is being sought, according to Tutwiler Police Chief Carlos Thompson.
Adrion Ellis, 16, and Marterrius Kennedy, 18, both of 311 Jefferson St., Clarksdale, and Tarrell Thompson Jr., 17, of Clarksdale, were taken into custody Tuesday night, the chief said.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 3 weeks ago
From left, Adrion Ellis, Marterrius Kennedy and Tarrell Thompson Jr. have been charged in the April 20 shooting of a Tutwiler man. (Photos submitted by Tutwiler Police Department)
TUTWILER — While a critically injured gunshot victim continues to fight for his life, three Clarksdale teens have been arrested in connection with his shooting and a fourth is being sought, according to Tutwiler Police Chief Carlos Thompson.
Adrion Ellis, 16, and Marterrius Kennedy, 18, both of 311 Jefferson St., Clarksdale, and Tarrell Thompson Jr., 17, of Clarksdale, were taken into custody Tuesday night, the chief said.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
1 month 3 weeks ago
From left, Adrion Ellis, Marterrius Kennedy and Tarrell Thompson Jr. have been charged in the April 20 shooting of a Tutwiler man. (Photos submitted by Tutwiler Police Department)
TUTWILER — While a critically injured gunshot victim continues to fight for his life, three Clarksdale teens have been arrested in connection with his shooting and a fourth is being sought, according to Tutwiler Police Chief Carlos Thompson.
Adrion Ellis, 16, and Marterrius Kennedy, 18, both of 311 Jefferson St., Clarksdale, and Tarrell Thompson Jr., 17, of Clarksdale, were taken into custody Tuesday night, the chief said.
By Clay McFerrin - Editor and Publisher, Charleston Sun-Sentinel on
