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‘Lord, have mercy’: Food aid cuts leave Mississippi families hungry for help

After a busy morning, more than 20 cars stretched down Main Street in Poplarville as over 300 people…

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Legislative update for 11th week

March 17 marked the 11th week of the 2025 legislative session, and lawmakers began with a moment of…

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Choctaw Indian Fair celebrates 75th year with expanded line-up

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is celebrating 75 years of the Choctaw Indian Fair with an expanded…

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MSDH shares turkey hunting season safety tips to avoid bird flu

Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds. Although the…

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Former CEO sentenced to 10 years in Express Grain fraud case

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the sentencing of John R. Coleman, former CEO of Express Grain Terminals LLC,…

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ECCC to highlight journey of publishing children’s books 

East Central Community College is excited to announce an upcoming forum entitled “Watson Goes to Print: The Journey…

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MSDH continues the fight against colorectal cancer in March

More Mississippians die of colorectal cancer than anywhere else in the nation, according to the National Cancer Institute's…

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Food banks brace for increased demand as Mississippi declines federal summer food program

Federal food aid has dwindled after Gov. Tate Reeves opted out of the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer…

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Chris Stapleton to hold two fundraiser performances at the Ellis Theater

Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music and the Ellis Theater announced Monday Chris Stapleton will perform two exclusive…

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Bacterial advisories prove challenging for beachgoers, businesses

BILOXI — Soft sand, cool water … and high levels of bacteria? Mississippi’s beaches are popular spots for…