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Lawmaker still pushing for prison reforms

When state Rep. Becky Currie was tabbed to lead the House committee that oversees Mississippi’s prison system, she was given . . .

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Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County

The company operates seven facilities across the United States and is expanding its Mississippi Division with a new facility in . . .

Clarksdale Municipal School District students Leah Myles, Jamarick Davis, Khloe Reed and instructor Candace Barron pose for a photograph after their last teacher preparation class before winter break, Dec. 15, 2025. Their district offers a vocational teacher preparation course at the Carl Keen Career and Technical Center. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today

To address its teacher shortage, one Mississippi Delta school district is growing its own

Clarksdale public schools are cultivating future teachers among their students. CLARKSDALE — Clarksdale had the second highest teacher shortage in . . .

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JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026

Jackson’s premier culinary celebration returns March 20–22 with festival chair Chef Nick Wallace and more than 35 participating chefs. The . . .

Members of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System appeared before the Board of Supervisors to present a report on library engagement in the county.

Board thanked for library support

The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met March 16, approving a series of policy updates, infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases . . .

Clarksdale Municipal School District students Leah Myles, Jamarick Davis, Khloe Reed and instructor Candace Barron pose for a photograph after their last teacher preparation class before winter break, Dec. 15, 2025. Their district offers a vocational teacher preparation course at the Carl Keen Career and Technical Center. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today

Members of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System appeared before the Board of Supervisors to present a report on library engagement in the county.

St. Stanislaus star Max Baria, with ball, grabs a rebound over Booneville's Elijah Dukes during the Boys Class 3A semifinal game, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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‘He saved my life.’ High school basketball star Max Baria has filled a void for his family
By RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Sun,03/15/26-4:38PM , 477 Reads 13,568 Statewide
Max Baria, a 17-year-old high school senior from Bay St. Louis, is a good-looking, soft-spoken, highly intelligent young man, who emerged this basketball season as one of the best high school players in Mississippi.
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Arrest Report 3-19-2026
Thu,03/19/26-8:00AM , 306 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 11 arrests from March 9 to March 16.
The SCSO reported the following arrests: disturbing the peace (3), DUI 1st (3), disorderly conduct, credit card fraud, hold (2), and simple assault.
The Mendenhall Police Department Office reported 1 arrest from March 9 to March 16.
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Eller declares victory in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District GOP Primary
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Sun,03/15/26-1:18PM , 263 Reads 6,223 Statewide
The latest reporting shows Eller up 50.9% with a margin of 440 votes. His campaign said Friday that it is now “mathematically impossible” for remaining uncounted absentee ballots to change the outcome.
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Members of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System appeared before the Board of Supervisors to present a report on library engagement in the county.

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Board thanked for library support
By MARLAN JONES
Wed,03/18/26-9:00AM , 258 Reads
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met March 16, approving a series of policy updates, infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases, while also hearing updates from county departments and community partners.
The board reviewed and approved amendments to existing board policies as part of its regular business.
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Measles today, polio tomorrow?

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Thu,03/19/26-12:32PM, 28 Reads 1,081 Statewide

Measles hit Spartanburg, South Carolina, hard. Reuters reported last month nearly 1,000 individuals got infected in Spartanburg County since October.

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