The Mississippi Museum of Art issued the following statement.
The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA)proudly recognizes the outstanding creativity of Mississippi students as part of the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by Atmos Energy. As the regional affiliate for the program’s art division, MMA continues its longstanding commitment to supporting and showcasing the talents of young artists across the state.
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Update #2: The Lieutenant Governor issued the following statement:
Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. I was dehydrated and am feeling fine now. I am grateful for Mississippi’s phenomenal medical professionals and am ready to go back to work tomorrow. Lesson learned: Stay hydrated.
Update #1: State Senator John Horhn told WAPT the Lieutenant Governor got up and walked to his office.
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hoseman. Just collapsed in Senate chambers. An ambulance is en route. He is conscious. More information will be reported when available.
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These days, emotions are running high. One minute, I’m in my truck thinking about our restaurants or the travel business, and the next, a song comes on, and I’m blinking back tears. Not over business, not over projects—over something much bigger, and way more important.
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The list of lawsuits filed against forestry con-sultant Jeffery Taylor keeps getting longer and longer as more landowners claim Taylor ripped them off while acting as their forestry agent.
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Both the Mississippi State Senate and the Miss. House of Representatives have passed measures designed to increase funds to maintain the state’s roads and bridges. The plans differ in that under the Senate proposal, an additional 3 cents per year for 3 years (9 cents total by 2027) indexed for inflation. Senate leader estimated the increase would generate about $212 million a year for MDOT.
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ShamsidDunce strikes out again. WAPT reported:
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A picture taken from dash cam video of a shootout on Lakeland Drive shows a suspect pointing a pistol at a Flowood police officer.
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State Agriculchah and Commerce Commish Andrew Gipson and State Representative Missy McGee ( R- Crescent City Grill) are having a bit of an online spat over what else but a cellphone tower.
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Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following statement.
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Is artificial intelligence making us well, less intelligent?
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Did the EPA funnel taxpayers funds to Cooperation Jackson?
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Rachel Vanderford authored the following press release for UMC.
Lorenzo Boyland of Pearl has been struggling with dental pain ever since the metal filling in his tooth dislodged two years ago.
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A Madison County grand jury indicted Britton Butler for no less than eight counts of child exploitation on February 3.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued the following statement.
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The Capitol Police issued the following statement.
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Don't you love reading those long-winded prayers people post on Facebook when people ask for prayer? Instead of a simple "prayers sent", someone posts something that screams look at me instead of just acknowledging the request. Too harsh? Well, Dr. Pollard discussed the hypocrites who emote long and loud prayers in the 1997 sermon posted below. "Hypocrites" as used in the Sermon on the Mount, he preached, meant those who loved to be seen instead of current use where someone doesn't practice what he well, preaches. Watch below to see Dr. Pollard discuss hypocrites and the rest of his sermon on the Sermon on the Mount.
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As politicians focus on, complain about, and try to dictate college curriculum, more should tune into the depth and breadth that college instruction provides.
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Well, a little war broke out between the Governor and a couple of legislators over what else but...... early voting.
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The Madison Police Department issued the following statement.
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Legendary NFL Coach Vince Lombardi famously quipped, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” In the long run, how do people measure winning and losing over a lifetime?
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A Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper stands accused of sexual battery.
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The legislature is trying to make it harder for squatters to find a home in Mississippi after the Mississippi House of Representatives passed a bill that will make it easier to prosecute squatters as well as phony realtors.
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This post was originally published in April 2013. It is one of the funnier videos ever published on this website.
Went to the a forum at the Jackson Medical Mall last night for the Jackson mayoral candidates. More will be posted later but here is a sneak preview at the um, Hemp candidate. All she could talk about was hemp and when she wasn't talking about hemp, she was talking about meditation. See for yourself. Click Here to Read More..
The Clinton Police Department issued the following statement.
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The news about Mississippi just keeps on getting better!
First, the Mississippi House passed a bill to allow public to public School Choice. Not far behind is a bill that would allow a form of public to private School Choice. Click Here to Read More..
The Canton Municipal Executive Democratic Executive Committee rejected the candidacy of a convicted felon who tried to run for Ealdorman.
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You are in a real treat in the latest Empower Mississippi podcast. Grant Callen hosts none other than former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. Yup, Haley is back to discuss his views on the current political scene. Fix yourself a Maker's Mark and enjoy.
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An independent autopsy determined Dau Mabil's death was not a homicide.
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Pracon Global Investment Group issued the following press release.
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Tonarri Moore is going to federal prison for four years. Moore pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm a year ago in U.S. District Court. The court docket states:
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JPD arrested Malcolm Phinesee and charged him with arson and several other crimes after a house burned down on Reddoch Drive Monday.
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In the 1990s, I was at a statewide board meeting for the Mississippi Restaurant Association, and during a discussion about tourism, I mentioned the Hattiesburg Zoo in my hometown. That got some laughs. “Hattiesburg has a zoo?” they scoffed. Some of them chuckled like I’d just suggested we start promoting Hattiesburg as the next great beach destination.
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Update (11:45 AM): The city received the samples yesterday and submitted the report to MDEQ today.
"We are getting closer to the finish line," said Jackson City Attorney Drew Martin as he provided an update on the demolition of the infamous Hotel O to the Jackson City Council yesterday.
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Kudos to Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney for advocating for the elimination of his elective office by changing it to an appointive one in the interest of “taking the politics out” of the regulation of the insurance industry in the state.
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The Justice Department issued the following statement.
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Rick Springfield, yes, the Rick Springfield is coming to Brandon along with some other blasts from the pasts on May 31.
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A shootout took place at the intersection of Hanging Moss and Northside Drive this morning.
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Northeast Jackson has a firebug. Surprisingly enough, the arsonist is a residentially-challenged individual. The following post and photos appeared on social media:
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The Jackson Democratic Executive Committee rejected the mayoral candidacies of Keyshia Sanders and Ali ShamsiDeen. Ms, Sanders is a convicted felon while ShamsiDunce could not prove he lives in Jackson.
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Daveon Reed flunked out of the Hinds County Catch & Release program.
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McNeese State Basketball Coach William Wade noticed his team was somewhat tired in the middle of basketball season. So what did he do?
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The Hotel O stands strong on I-55 North as a middle finger to Jackson. Although the City Council approved funding the demolition of the building, nary a wrecking ball has appeared on the premises as the city lags behind on getting MDEQ approval for the teardown. MDEQ issued the following statement last week:
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Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey issued the following statement.
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Get ready, Hardy's Jim Bob World Tour is coming to Brandon. Red Mountain Entertainment announced:
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The Big Game, make that the Super Bowl, is today. It is a rematch from two years ago as the Eagles try to upend the Chiefs. Las Vegas favors the Chiefs by 1.5 points. However, we can't go by Vegas when analyzing this game but approach it from an environmentalist perspective.
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