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Mississippians saddled with $507 million in criminal justice debts, preventing future opportunity
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 756 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:28 AM

In 2019, people who had touched the criminal justice system in Mississippi held $507 million in debt as a result — more than double the $243 million they owed in 2009, according to a

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For many families, Mississippi’s child support enforcement program proves nonsensical
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 4,712 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 04:40 PM

Editor’s note: This story is part three of a series examining Mississippi’s child support enforcement program.

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Who’s getting rich off child support? (Hint: It’s not the moms)
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,292 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 10:48 AM

Editor’s note: This story is part two in a series examining Mississippi’s child support enforcement program.

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Mississippi evictions never stopped despite federal moratorium and COVID-19 relief
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 959 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 10:18 AM

Under a federal eviction moratorium and as a deadly virus continued to rage, landlords in Jackson sued even more tenants each day than they did in previous years.

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Son of ‘Million Dollar Man’ admits to defrauding Mississippi’s welfare agency, turns state’s evidence
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 937 Reads
On Thu, 12/17/2020 - 03:28 PM

During his televised wrestling days, Mississippi’s famed “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase adopted the phrase: “Every man has his price.”
For his son, that price was $48,000.

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Rental assistance suspended due to eviction moratorium, which isn’t always honored
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 319 Reads
On Mon, 01/18/2021 - 09:51 AM

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How Mississippi is trying to fix its child support program
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,105 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 10:41 AM

A stack of cash — money that noncustodial parents paid to help care for their kids — sat unsupervised on a table in the middle of a room at Mississippi’s child support disbursement unit.

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In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry

Don’t look now, but we suddenly have a competitive Ole Miss-Mississippi State women’s basketball… READ MORE

His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
Seniors Ray, Smith compete in Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game
Matthews going to Miss. College after two years at Coahoma
Skipper coming back home to finish JUCO career at CCC
Tunica Academy boys win two

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Mary Louise Farris Sawaya Long

Mary Louise Farris Sawaya Long, age 91 of Maumelle, Ark. passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. She… READ MORE

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 19th, 2021

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.  

Mighty Roots Music Festival receives grant from Tourism
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments
Coahoma Community College to be highlighted at Inauguration
Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream
Clarksdale Film Festival ready to roll January 29-31

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Mississippi Economic Council's Virtual Capital Day 2021 Draws Over 500 Leaders on Livestream

Over 500 leaders participated in MEC's first-ever Virtual Capital Day on Thursday, January 7,… READ MORE

DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week
Phillips hits five 3-pointers in Coahoma loss to Northside
Jenkins, Gray at home for divisional playoffs
Community Foundation's Crystal Ball Gala set for Saturday
Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

Coahoma County woman killed in auto accident

A Coahoma County woman has died following a motor vehicle accident on rain-slick streets in south… READ MORE

Four killed in Highway 161 crash
David Mancill: Unconventional route to ministry
FLOYD INGRAM: A look back on 2020
New Year’s gunshots hit Supervisor’s home
Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

Unkept property, litter and trash, trash, trash
Lee soccer falls to Magnolia Heights
Mississippi COVID-19 curve moving down
Flag commission narrow design to two finalists
Chamber delivers cookies to hospital

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Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line

OPINION column - Senator Roger Wicker Wave of Censorship Confirms Need to Confront Tech Monopolies

SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
FLOYD INGRAM: I’m looking forward to 2021
Capitol riot brings shame to GOP/Pence chose well but sadly late
JACK RYAN: Unacceptable in our democracy

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WEDDING: Ashcraft / Dominguez

Alexandra Frances Ashcraft and Joshua Beau Dominguez were united in marriage Friday, October 30,… READ MORE

WEDDING: Debruler / Agostinelli
WEDDING: Hays/Zachary
Weiland / Bosarge engagement announced
ENGAGEMENT: Rodgers/Masterson
Hood / Wilson

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 19th, 2021

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.  

Mighty Roots Music Festival receives grant from Tourism
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments
Coahoma Community College to be highlighted at Inauguration
Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream
Clarksdale Film Festival ready to roll January 29-31

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Mary Louise Farris Sawaya Long

Mary Louise Farris Sawaya Long, age 91 of Maumelle, Ark. passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. She… READ MORE

Leonard Franklin (BIT) Vincent
Eddie Lee Ingram
Jean Turner Brewer
Prince Gene Bays
Amy Michelle Dixon

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