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In 2025, the Mississippi Legislature was forced by court order to redistrict and hold special elections, costing Republicans their supermajority in the Mississippi Senate. On Monday, the Supreme Court vacated that court order that required those elections.
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In 2025, the Mississippi Legislature was forced by court order to redistrict and hold special elections, costing Republicans their supermajority in the Mississippi Senate. On Monday, the Supreme Court vacated that court order that required those elections.
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“Our legislation was carefully written to prohibit the unlawful sale, transfer, distribution, or prescribing of abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose of ending an unborn life in Mississippi,” said State Rep. Celeste Hurst.
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down an order allowing women to continue receiving abortion medication by mail as a three-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considers a case out of Louisiana.
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“Our legislation was carefully written to prohibit the unlawful sale, transfer, distribution, or prescribing of abortion-inducing drugs for the purpose of ending an unborn life in Mississippi,” said State Rep. Celeste Hurst.
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down an order allowing women to continue receiving abortion medication by mail as a three-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considers a case out of Louisiana.
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The Author Shoppe delivers an unique value: a welcoming space where being yourself is encouraged, setting it apart from other bookstores.
Before you ever smell the coffee or browse the shelves, The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg has already worked its magic on you.
Maybe it’s the towering bookshelves, the warm window glow, or just curiosity—a bookstore, coffeehouse, and haven for story lovers? Sign me up.
Either way, most people walking past slow down for a reason–and that’s exactly what happened to me.
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1 month ago
The Author Shoppe delivers an unique value: a welcoming space where being yourself is encouraged, setting it apart from other bookstores.
Before you ever smell the coffee or browse the shelves, The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg has already worked its magic on you.
Maybe it’s the towering bookshelves, the warm window glow, or just curiosity—a bookstore, coffeehouse, and haven for story lovers? Sign me up.
Either way, most people walking past slow down for a reason–and that’s exactly what happened to me.
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1 month ago
The State contended that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing and that the lawsuit filed in August 2025 was too late, outside of the three-year statute of limitations.
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the NAACP’s case against the State of Mississippi for allegedly withholding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Jackson can proceed after the State attempted to have it dismissed last week.
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The State contended that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing and that the lawsuit filed in August 2025 was too late, outside of the three-year statute of limitations.
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the NAACP’s case against the State of Mississippi for allegedly withholding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from Jackson can proceed after the State attempted to have it dismissed last week.
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With incumbent State Auditor Shad White now all but officially running for governor in the 2027 election cycle, state Senator Daniel Sparks has decided to join a growing field running for the open seat.
State Senator Daniel Sparks’ name has been tossed around for State Auditor for going on two years. The Republican from Belmont who once downplayed those rumors is now throwing his hat in the ring for the statewide office.
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With incumbent State Auditor Shad White now all but officially running for governor in the 2027 election cycle, state Senator Daniel Sparks has decided to join a growing field running for the open seat.
State Senator Daniel Sparks’ name has been tossed around for State Auditor for going on two years. The Republican from Belmont who once downplayed those rumors is now throwing his hat in the ring for the statewide office.
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Mississippi Democratic Party chairman State Rep. Cheikh Taylor said those opposed to the ruling will practice nonviolence, such as boycotts, to protest the court’s decision. He says it could lead to the loss of 17 seats in the Mississippi House of Representatives and 7 seats in the state Senate.
The chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party said Tuesday that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to vacate a lower court’s ruling regarding legislative redistricting will be met with pre-Voting Rights Act era tactics.
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Mississippi Democratic Party chairman State Rep. Cheikh Taylor said those opposed to the ruling will practice nonviolence, such as boycotts, to protest the court’s decision. He says it could lead to the loss of 17 seats in the Mississippi House of Representatives and 7 seats in the state Senate.
The chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party said Tuesday that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to vacate a lower court’s ruling regarding legislative redistricting will be met with pre-Voting Rights Act era tactics.
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1 month ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced Tuesday that John Kyle State Park in Sardis will reopen effective Friday, May 22. Park reservations are now open.
The following facilities remain temporarily closed at this time: Wall Doxey State Park, George Payne Cossar State Park and Tippah County Lake.
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Refined white flowers
bring gardens together
By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service
In the middle of long, humid seasons when bold colors can feel a little intense, I find myself stopped in my tracks by soft, luminous white blooms in the landscape.
Early in the morning, white blooms catch the first light and almost sparkle with dew. In the evening, they take on a gentle, moonlit glow that feels calm and inviting.
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MSU Extension Head Start
launches Yum Box initiative
By Sarah Moody
MSU Extension Service
GULFPORT, MISS. -- Mississippi State University Extension Head Start–Early Head Start is expanding its commitment to child and family wellness with the launch of the Yum Box Family Engagement Initiative, made possible through one-time supplemental nutrition funding from the Office of Head Start.
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Delta Council holds
91st meeting at DREC
By Susan Collins-Smith
MSU Extension Service
RAYMOND, Miss. -- For the first time in 90 years, the Delta Council held its annual meeting on the grounds of the Mississippi State University Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville May 8.
The Delta Council is a regional economic development organization formed by forward-looking citizens in 1935. Members of the group include agricultural, business and professional leaders committed to solving common problems and promoting economic development.
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