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Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that . . .

Wicker: America and Europe share a destiny

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker carries peace through strength message to Europe. The tyrants in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran . . .

Mississippi House Weekly Summary

The ninth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. On Friday, the Mississippi House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate . . .

Currie, House revive prison reforms Senate killed

State Rep. Becky Currie aims to review the inmate welfare fund and reduce prison deaths, among other reforms passed by . . .

Two sides of online betting

The Mississippi House recently went all-in to legalize online sports betting in the state. House Bill 4074 passed 101-10, a . . .

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Mac Gordon: Wicker derails ICE detention center
Thu,03/05/26-4:58PM , 161 Reads 3,508 Statewide
Roger Wicker, this state’s senior member of the U.S. Senate, is suddenly a hero to many Mississippians for his tough stance against an ICE detention center that a federal agency had proposed for the hamlet of Byhalia in the state’s northeast corner.
I agree that Sen. Wicker deserves a round of thanks.
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Trump gets comfortable with ‘wars of choice’
Wed,03/04/26-7:58AM , 369 Reads 21,076 Statewide
As President Donald Trump has acknowledged, America’s war on Iran will not be as easy or quick as the previous military incursion he authorized, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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White whines over school choice
By BILL CRAWFORD
Thu,03/05/26-11:32AM , 127 Reads 2,009 Statewide
Poor Speaker White. His omnibus school choice bill got short shrift in the Senate. His resort now appears to be name calling. “Senate leadership has aligned themselves with the ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, the Mississippi Democratic Party, and the status quo,” he whined.
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South Central Unveils New First West Wing with Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Thu,03/05/26-2:56PM , 124 Reads
South Central Regional Medical Center celebrated the grand reopening of its First West Wing with a ribbon cutting and open house. This marks the completion of an extensive 18‑month renovation that has transformed the unit into a modern, patient‑centered environment.
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