Mississippi lawmakers approve changes to PERS Tier 5 retirement plan
Legislation reduces service requirement and allows retirees to return to work shortly after retirement to address funding concerns and staffing shortages.
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Mississippi Democrats see glimmer of hope after primary turnout
Recent primary election results offer a cautious optimism for Mississippi Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections, despite Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s strong position.
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Mississippi Legislature Aims to Bypass Advisory Council in Opioid Settlement Spending
Mississippi lawmakers are moving to authorize their own spending of nearly $60 million in opioid settlement funds, sidestepping the state’s advisory council tasked with overseeing the money.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve bulk of $7.36 billion budget, aim to end session this week
Lawmakers finalized most of the state’s $7.36 billion general fund budget Sunday and said they plan to finish the 2026 legislative session by the end of the week, though a few agency budgets remain pending.
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Editor: Evan Turnage Commended for Challenging Rep. Bennie Thompson
In an editor’s note, Kevin Edwards of the Mississippi Free Press said Evan Turnage deserves credit for mounting a long-shot challenge to U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson.
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Mother of three dies after dog attack in Holly Springs
Lakesha Newsom was attacked by dogs on March 3 while walking on Highway 178 and died in a hospital Friday morning, the Holly Springs Police Department and the coroner’s office said.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival set for March 28 in Jackson; Mayor Horhn to serve as grand marshal
WJTV 12 News reported Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and Festival will be held downtown March 28, 2026, with Mayor John Horhn serving as grand marshal and a “Stars, Stripes & Shamrocks” theme.
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Wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County; 40 percent contained, Reeves says
A wildfire in Carroll County, Mississippi, has burned about 3,000 acres and is 40 percent contained, Gov. Tate Reeves said. No injuries have been reported, and state and local crews are working to contain the blaze, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi wildfire burns 3,000 acres in Carroll County
A wildfire in Carroll County has burned 3,000 acres and is only 40% contained, prompting evacuations and emergency response efforts.
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Coulter Fussell explores community and experimentation in textile art at Mississippi Museum of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art showcases Coulter Fussell’s textile works, highlighting her innovative use of donated fabrics and community stories in a survey through June 14.
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