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Use of the psychoactive substance has shown promise in helping those suffering from PTSD and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
A bill that will allow for clinical trials of a drug known as Ibogaine has been signed into law by Mississippi’s governor.
On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) added his signature to HB 314, putting it into law as of July 1.
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Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.
For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose.
That is to create a new TV series that will engage the state’s would-be visitors and its residents by introducing them to restaurants and their chefs statewide in order to tell Mississippi’s story through their food.
The result is MPB’s new series, “Southern Dish.” Chassaniol, had the idea for the series, raised the money to fund it and serves as its host.
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.
For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose.
That is to create a new TV series that will engage the state’s would-be visitors and its residents by introducing them to restaurants and their chefs statewide in order to tell Mississippi’s story through their food.
The result is MPB’s new series, “Southern Dish.” Chassaniol, had the idea for the series, raised the money to fund it and serves as its host.
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.
For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose.
That is to create a new TV series that will engage the state’s would-be visitors and its residents by introducing them to restaurants and their chefs statewide in order to tell Mississippi’s story through their food.
The result is MPB’s new series, “Southern Dish.” Chassaniol, had the idea for the series, raised the money to fund it and serves as its host.
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.
For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose.
That is to create a new TV series that will engage the state’s would-be visitors and its residents by introducing them to restaurants and their chefs statewide in order to tell Mississippi’s story through their food.
The result is MPB’s new series, “Southern Dish.” Chassaniol, had the idea for the series, raised the money to fund it and serves as its host.
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
2 months 3 weeks ago
CHARLESTON — Stephanie Taylor, age 40, passed away Tuesday, March 24.
Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 10, at J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Abundant Harvest Church of God in Christ in Charleston.
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CHARLESTON — Stephanie Taylor, age 40, passed away Tuesday, March 24.
Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 10, at J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Abundant Harvest Church of God in Christ in Charleston.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
CHARLESTON — Stephanie Taylor, age 40, passed away Tuesday, March 24.
Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 10, at J Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Abundant Harvest Church of God in Christ in Charleston.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
By Ruthie Robison - The Enterprise-Tocsin on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
By Ruthie Robison - The Enterprise-Tocsin on
2 months 3 weeks ago
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
CLARKSDALE — Brenda Joyce Griffin Brown, age 63, formally of Clarksdale, passed away on Thursday, March 19, in Horn Lake.
Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Stringer Redmond Chapel in Clarksdale.
A celebration of life service will be held at noon on Saturday, April 4, at McKinley Street Church of Christ in Clarksdale with interment following at Mt. Avery Church Cemetery at Friars Point.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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CLARKSDALE — Brenda Joyce Griffin Brown, age 63, formally of Clarksdale, passed away on Thursday, March 19, in Horn Lake.
Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Stringer Redmond Chapel in Clarksdale.
A celebration of life service will be held at noon on Saturday, April 4, at McKinley Street Church of Christ in Clarksdale with interment following at Mt. Avery Church Cemetery at Friars Point.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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2 months 3 weeks ago
CLARKSDALE — Brenda Joyce Griffin Brown, age 63, formally of Clarksdale, passed away on Thursday, March 19, in Horn Lake.
Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Stringer Redmond Chapel in Clarksdale.
A celebration of life service will be held at noon on Saturday, April 4, at McKinley Street Church of Christ in Clarksdale with interment following at Mt. Avery Church Cemetery at Friars Point.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Mississippi lawmakers have approved the conference report for the state’s Medicaid appropriation, with state funding for the social welfare healthcare program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Mississippi lawmakers have approved the conference report for the state’s Medicaid appropriation, with state funding for the social welfare healthcare program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Mississippi lawmakers have approved the conference report for the state’s Medicaid appropriation, with state funding for the social welfare healthcare program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
Senate Appropriations chairman Briggs Hopson said there is a “general agreement” between House and Senate conferees on many of the bills. It remains to be seen what comes of education funding, teacher pay raises, PERS reforms and Medicaid spending.
Mississippi appropriators are hammering out the state budget as the 2026 regular legislative session nears its end.
The Fiscal Year 2027 estimated state budget is nearly $7.4 billion, up slightly from $7.3 billion in FY 2026.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 3 weeks ago
From staff reports
Two men and a suspected gunman are dead following a series of shootings Sunday afternoon in Attala County, according to the Attala County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said deputies and emergency medical services were dispatched at approximately 1:40 p.m. on March 29, 2026, to County Road 1107 after receiving reports of a white male believed to have been shot in the roadway.
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