Critics Say Congress is Neglecting Disaster Recovery in Mississippi
A nonprofit watchdog warns that congressional inaction threatens disaster response efforts in Mississippi amid increasing natural calamities across the country.
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Mississippi Today hires Blake Barnes as multimedia producer
Blake Barnes joined Mississippi Today as a multimedia producer Monday, the news organization said. He will produce social videos, contribute to video podcasts and work on long-form video projects.
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Mississippians at first redistricting hearing call effort a ‘power grab’
Residents at a Tupelo hearing urged lawmakers not to redraw voting maps, saying changes would dilute Black political power after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Louisiana Callais case.
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Student hospitalized after Columbus school bus crash
A Columbus Municipal School District student was taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus Monday morning, the district said.
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Analysts Say 4-0 Start Could Push Mississippi State Into AP Top 25
Analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said a 4-0 start in 2026 could vault Mississippi State into the AP Top 25, noting the Bulldogs opened last season 4-0 and still remained unranked.
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Mississippi public safety commissioner Sean Tindell announces run for attorney general
Sean Tindell, the state commissioner of public safety, announced he is running for Mississippi attorney general in 2027 and plans to step down from his agency post to focus on the campaign, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Patient with burns to 96% of body discharged from Mississippi burn center
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center says a patient who suffered burns to about 96% of their body has been treated and released from its Mississippi Burn, Hand and Reconstruction Center. The center called the case the most severe in its history.
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Justice Department creates new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Justice Department on Monday finalized a rule allowing certain individuals with felony convictions to apply for gun rights restoration, marking a shift in firearm policy under Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Jackson hosts Black Men’s Wellness Day with free screenings amid health disparities
More than 450 people participated in the event, which aimed to address health disparities among Black men in Mississippi through free screenings and community activities.
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House Ethics Chair Michael Guest violates STOCK Act with late stock disclosures
House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest failed to disclose three stock sales made by his wife’s family trust within the required time frame, according to a review of congressional records. This marks his second violation of the STOCK Act.
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