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Freedom Train expanding, residents can add markers free
JACKSON, Miss. – Thanks to additional funds from Visit Mississippi, the Mississippi Humanities Council is hoping to double ... Read more
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Great Scorpion Trail Run returns Saturday
The Great Scorpion Trail Run is returning to Meridian’s Bonita Lakes Park on Saturday. Named after the scorpions ... Read more
Business
Mississippi agriculture hits $9.7B overall value
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi agricultural producers shattered previous records in 2022 with an estimated $9.7 billion in ... Read more
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Meridian school board approves contracts
The Meridian Public School District Board of Trustees approved several contracts during its regular meeting Monday. Over the ... Read more
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Changes come to Sela Ward Parkway project
A few changes need to be made to the ongoing revitalization project on Sela Ward Parkway, project leaders ... Read more
State
What experts say about expanding Medicaid in Mississippi
Perhaps no other federal-state policy has been studied and debated more than Medicaid expansion per the federal Affordable ... Read more
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Skatepark plan to be unveiled Wednesday
Skating enthusiasts, community members and kids are invited to come out to Ben Arthur Davis Park on Wednesday, ... Read more
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Royal Road bridge project begins
A joint project between the City of Meridian and Lauderdale County to replace a bridge on Royal Road ... Read more
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Marion to hold town hall on rate changes
The Town of Marion is set to hold a town hall meeting to address residents’ questions and concerns ... Read more
Columns
BILL CRAWFORD: Speaker stands tall on backs of working poor
The major roadblock to Medicaid expansion in the Mississippi Legislature is Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. The ... Read more