Gould Industries to locate in Mississippi, create 65 jobs
The Canadian maker of recycled plastics will acquire and modernize a Summit facility in a $14 million project, the Mississippi Development Authority said Wednesday.
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Tropical Storm Arthur threatens Gulf Coast with dangerous flash flooding
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic cyclone of the season, formed over the Gulf and is expected to bring heavy, life-threatening rain from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center said.
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Candidates emerge for open Mississippi agriculture commissioner post
With Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson running for governor in 2027, Magnolia Tribune reports several Republicans and Democrats are being mentioned as possible contenders for the open seat.
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Georgia GOP lawmakers rebuff Kemp’s push to redraw districts after Supreme Court ruling
House Speaker Jon Burns told Gov. Brian Kemp that lawmakers will not rush to redraw congressional and legislative maps during a special session, citing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling and legal uncertainty.
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Mississippi Today reporter wins nonprofit news award for opioid funds investigation
Allen Siegler of Mississippi Today received the Institute for Nonprofit News’ Community Champion Award for an investigation that found Mississippi spent under $1 million of opioid settlement money on overdose prevention.
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Family, community mourn 1-year-old fatally shot by officer at Senatobia Walmart
Family members and protesters gathered outside a Senatobia Walmart seeking video release and accountability after a law enforcement officer fired at a car June 14, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, the state Department of Public Safety said.
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Brewers call up former Magnolia Heights standout Cooper Pratt to MLB debut
Milwaukee Brewers promote shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, who played at Magnolia Heights School, to the major leagues. Pratt is expected to start against Cleveland on Tuesday.
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Mississippi puts letter, four brass coins into America250 time capsule
Gov. Tate Reeves sent a letter and four coins representing music, science, literature and food to the America250 time capsule set to be buried July 4 in Philadelphia, organizers said.
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Chaney to seek sixth term as Mississippi insurance commissioner
Mike Chaney confirmed to Magnolia Tribune that he will seek a sixth four-year term as Mississippi insurance commissioner. Chaney, 82, is the longest-serving insurance commissioner in the U.S., the paper reported.
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Gulf Coast storms may become Atlantic season’s first named storm
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could develop into the first named tropical storm of 2026, threatening heavy rain and flooding across southern states, officials say.
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