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Collaboration with other municipalities, bolstering infrastructure and ensuring that young professionals stay to build careers were among some of the . . .

Bill that would help cover costs for learning skilled trades lands bipartisan support

Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate . . .

The Other Side Podcast - Fresh eyes: New lawmakers give their take on the Mississippi Legislature

Sens. Kamesha Mumford of Jackson and Justin Pope of Pope (yes, Pope) share their insight and experiences as freshmen lawmakers . . .

Mississippi House wants to increase public school oversight

A House bill aimed at increasing public school accountability in Mississippi awaits consideration in the Senate. House Bill 1234, authored . . .

The Painted Lady: A Victorian Mississippi beauty made for memories

This is a home that has stood since 1859, been restored, and now exists for a purpose: to hold people . . .

Mayors throughout the Delta and hill country took part in a panel discussion about economic development, held Thursday morning at Mississippi Valley State University. From left are Lesia Williams-Hemphill of Vaiden, Kenneth Featherstone of Indianola, Alfonzo White of Duck Hill, Mary Tyes-Williams of Itta Bena and Kenderick Cox of Greenwood.

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UMMC closure now extends to Wednesday
Mon,02/23/26-5:28PM , 96 Reads 5,261 Statewide
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
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Magnolia Mornings: February 24, 2026
By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Tue,02/24/26-1:02PM , 198 Reads 4,532 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Bill that would help cover costs for learning skilled trades lands bipartisan support
By CANDICE WILDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/24/26-3:44PM , 201 Reads 4,507 Statewide
Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.
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Judge wants both: Wingate grants JXN Water rate increase and orders utility to pursue city-backed alternatives
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/24/26-3:32PM , 93 Reads 3,162 Statewide
After numerous hearings over the last year, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate, as acting chief executive officer of Jackson’s historically troubled water and sewer system, granted a 12% rate increase sought by the third-party manager he appointed.
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