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“Mississippi Made” exhibit traces the impact of the Magnolia State as part of America 250 celebration

A special exhibit highlighting the people, industries, and creative traditions that have shaped Mississippi and influenced the nation will open . . .

Mac Gordon: Wicker derails ICE detention center

Roger Wicker, this state’s senior member of the U.S. Senate, is suddenly a hero to many Mississippians for his tough . . .

Mississippi has momentum and prosperity

Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that . . .

Politics

Absentee voting winding down ahead of March 10 Mississippi Midterm Primary Election

Voters with a qualified excuse can cast an absentee ballot the next two Saturdays at their Circuit Clerk’s Office. Circuit . . .

Tutwiler native Mike Steele joins Team Legend on nationally televised 'The Voice'

Tutwiler native Mike Steele is chasing his musical dream as a Season 29 contestant on the hit reality TV series . . .

Tutwiler native Mike Steele is pictured in a publicity shot. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Rodriguez)

Tutwiler native Mike Steele is pictured in a publicity shot. (Photo courtesy of Jasmine Rodriguez)

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Tutwiler native Mike Steele joins Team Legend on nationally televised 'The Voice'
By CLAY MCFERRIN
Thu,03/05/26-4:28PM , 107 Reads 2,036 Statewide
Tutwiler native Mike Steele is chasing his musical dream as a Season 29 contestant on the hit reality TV series, “The Voice,” which airs on NBC and Peacock.
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Trump gets comfortable with ‘wars of choice’
Wed,03/04/26-8:00AM , 186 Reads 21,005 Statewide
As President Donald Trump has acknowledged, America’s war on Iran will not be as easy or quick as the previous military incursion he authorized, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Mac Gordon: Wicker derails ICE detention center
Thu,03/05/26-5:00PM , 82 Reads 3,508 Statewide
Roger Wicker, this state’s senior member of the U.S. Senate, is suddenly a hero to many Mississippians for his tough stance against an ICE detention center that a federal agency had proposed for the hamlet of Byhalia in the state’s northeast corner.
I agree that Sen. Wicker deserves a round of thanks.
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Mon,03/02/26-3:06AM , 255 Reads 5,364 Statewide
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Clarksdale, 38614, MS

Current Temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 6%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 65°F
Feels Like: 80°F
Dew Point: 66°F
Humidity: 84%
Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM

Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 24 mph
Sky Cover: 81%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°F
Moon Rise: 9:30 PM
Moon Set: 7:49 AM

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph.

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