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Dates set for 2024 Central Mississippi Fair
The Central MS Fair is returning to Kosciusko and Attala County. This year’s event is set for Thursday, Aug. 29 – Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Attala County Fairgrounds. A full list of activities and events will be released soon. For more information on the Central MS Fair,...
Will state GOP leaders embrace school choice?
Will state GOP leaders embrace school choice? By Frank Corder Magnolia Tribune Universal school choice was made a part of the Republican Party’s platform during the recent GOP Convention. “We support Universal School Choice in every State in America,” the 2024 Republican Platform reads. Republican-led states across the nation have embraced the idea of empowering […] The post Will state GOP leaders embrace school choice? appeared first on The Panolian.
Ok or NOT Ok to allow minors to get married with parental permission?
So, California, in addition to New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma do NOT have minimum age requirements to get married. Meaning, kids can get married with parental permission... is this Ok or Not Ok? We want to hear from you, let us know what YOU think in the comments. newsletter. Sign...
Alabama woman accused in Mississippi cold case murder after more than 20 years
An Alabama woman has been arrested in connection with a Mississippi murder cold case from 2003. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County officials have arrested Niki Hester, 36, of Detroit, Alabama, and charged her with first-degree murder in the 2003 death of Wendy Benson, 35. Benson was found...
Mississippi Arts: Rediscovering Walter Inglis Anderson on the Road
This article first appeared on the Magnolia Tribune. The artwork and writings collected in ‘The Bicycle Logs of Walter Anderson’ paint a new picture of the acclaimed 20th century artist. Of all the stories told about the eccentric life of Ocean Springs artist, adventurer and naturalist Walter Inglis...
Man arrested after making threats against Mississippi judge
A north Mississippi man has been arrested for reportedly making threats against a judge 300 miles away on the Gulf Coast. WJTV in Jackson reports that Jeffery Miles, 38, of Cleveland, Mississippi, was arrested in Illinois earlier this month and was extradited to Mississippi on Monday. Miles is accused of...
Best Mississippi linebackers in 2024 MHSAA, MAIS season? See our list
The linebacker position relatively sees the most hits, tackles and action -- which translates to hard-nosed student-athletes. With a few weeks until the kickoff of the MHSAA and MAIS 2024 football season, here are the top linebackers in Mississippi. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Kaleb Arterberry ...
SuperTalk to Broadcast Live from USM on August 6 Promoting Child Advocacy Studies
SuperTalk Mississippi Media will broadcast live from The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Hattiesburg campus for 12 hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in partnership with the School of Social Work at Southern Miss and the Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi (CACM). Throughout the...
What do state legislators do after the session is done? Curious Mississippi answers
Editor's note: This is the latest edition of Curious Mississippi, a service to the readers of the Clarion Ledger and Hattiesburg American. Other questions answered by Curious Mississippi included potholes, cicadas and the international nature of the Jackson airport. Recently, we answered the question of why Mississippi roads are brown. Last week, we looked at where riders can travel by train from Jackson. Readers can submit questions by email to CuriousMississippi@ClarionLedger.com and editors will pick out the best and reporters will answer them in an upcoming edition. ...
Officials say CCID, Capitol Police expansion helping reduce crime in Mississippi’s capital city
The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) has given the Capitol Police nearly triple the amount of territory to patrol but through partnerships with other agencies the transition is going well, state and local officials say. The Capitol Police, a division of the Department of Public Safety, is...
Lucky Mississippi Lottery player wins $100,000 in scratch-off game
A Mississippi man became a Money Maker when he turned a $5 scratch-off purchase into a $100,000 win. Officials from the Mississippi Lottery announced Monday that a lucky lottery player from Madison won the one of the two $100,000 prizes in the Money Maker scratch-off game. The lucky player recently...
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