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In Mississippi
1. Great Mississippi Nature Trail launched
Governor Tate Reeves helped announce the launch of the Great Mississippi Nature Trail initiative on Monday.
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Head Coach Steve Knight picked up his 800th career win, as the Crusaders defeated Southeastern Baptist 123-72 Monday night at Clinton Gym.
"I thought overall we played hard and were able to create a lot of fast break opportunities," said Knight. "We shared the ball well and which led to shooting a high percentage from the floor. Happy for the guys and looking forward to getting back in the gym and preparing for a talented SUNO team on Thursday."
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The Pearl River men's basketball wrapped up the fall semester in the best way possible Saturday afternoon, taking care of Southern University – Shreveport 73-60 inside Marvin R. White Coliseum.
"We've been working on the "code blue" moments. Those moments where we get up by 10 and they make a run," head coach Chris Oney said. "We've had to deal with that a lot this year and it's been important for us to learn from. I think we did a good job of stopping the runs and it led to some success today."
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Photo by Dima Mixon, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Southern Miss officially introduced Blake Anderson as its next head football coach Monday afternoon, completing the rapid transition following the departure of Charles Huff.
Athletic director Jeremy McClain said the university conducted a full search but moved quickly to elevate Anderson, citing his experience, familiarity with the program and readiness to lead immediately.
By DIMA MIXON on
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Photo by Dima Mixon, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain was driving home from work when he reached a conclusion that would shape the immediate future of Southern Miss football: Blake Anderson was the right choice to lead the program.
It was an agonizing wait for Blake Anderson, who, as soon as first-year head coach Charles Huff announced he was leaving for Memphis, called McClain to voice his interest in the job.
“You’re going to have to wait,” McClain told him.
By DIMA MIXON on
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Michael Cormack, deputy superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, is leaving the district to lead a network of charter schools in Atlanta.
Cormack was Superintendent Errick Greene’s first hire in 2019, according to an announcement the district released Monday. He led academics at JPS, brainstorming initiatives like Project 75, which focuses on reading, and working with school leaders to improve student achievement.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
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Paula Merchant speaks with Madison police during a protest at the intersection of Cobblestone Drive and Highway 51 in Madison on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, against ICE raids. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
As federal agents move through Mississippi, a handful of local law enforcement agencies and jails are offering assistance through agreements to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“We’re assuming, until we find out differently, that our local sheriffs and police are, at a minimum, communicating and perhaps sharing information with ICE,” said Lea Campbell, a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Mutual Aid Collective, a community advocacy group.
By Mina Corpuz - Mississippi Today on
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Souh view of the State Capitol from Mississippi Street in Jackson, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Below is a political opinion column by Bobby Harrison:
Mississippi private school officials have said they would welcome receiving public funds from state taxpayers to help educate their students, but not if it means governmental oversight of their faith-based curriculum and their admissions requirements.
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today on
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A view of the interior of the Jackson Medical Mall in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday, March 3, 2025.. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Below is an opinion column by Jitoria Hunter:
By Jitoria Hunter - Mississippi Today on
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Pearl River closed out its Pensacola trip with a 54–46 road win over host Pensacola State on Saturday.
“I felt like we had a chance going into the game. We knew they were going to play good defense and that they’re a really good team that can score the basketball,” head coach Shanae Govan-Williams said. “I was proud of our effort, especially in the second half. We told our kids to buckle down and stay confident in what was working.”
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Justice James D. Maxwell II, makes a point during a Supreme Court session regarding HB1020, July 6, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Trump nominated Chamberlin and Maxwell to the federal posts in August, but their initial confirmation by the Senate Judiciary Committee was held up for months by a North Carolina senator.
The full Senate has voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s appointments of two state Supreme Court justices for federal judgeships for Mississippi.
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today on
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It may or may not be the biggest sporting event in Mississippi history, but we know for certain Ole Miss is hosting Tulane and you can sell your car and rent a room in Oxford. The Clevelands also discuss USM coaching vacancy, the high school championships and a whole lot more.
Stream all episodes here.
By Rick Cleveland and Tyler Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
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William Carey delivered a resounding performance Friday afternoon, securing a dominant 113-28 victory over Southeastern Baptist.
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For the first time since becoming governor in 2020, Tate Reeves has commuted a prison sentence.
By Mina Corpuz - Mississippi Today on
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Lisa Karmacharya (right, in front of the monitor) presides over the Dec. 8, 2025 meeting of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board in Jackson. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
State officials say SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, a charter school, has one day’s worth of cash on hand. School leaders say that’s not true.
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board is starting the process of revoking the charter of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy. State officials say the Canton school has a day’s worth of money on hand.
By Leonardo Bevilacqua - Mississippi Today on
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Despite a strong start and steady fight, Pearl River couldn’t slow No. 6 Gulf Coast State’s firepower Friday, falling 83–58 in its Pensacola opener.
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Jones College’s Concert Choir impressed the audience with new and traditional choral music at the Christmas with the Arts performance.
For more than 13 years Jones College’s Christmas with the Arts patrons have generously provided hundreds of new toys for the Salvation Army Toy Drive and this year’s donations will provide an extra bonus for recipients. Thanks to the generous support of the community, Salvation Army Captain Keisha McMullin said these gifts will ensure everyone has a few bonus gifts this year.
By Teresa McCreery on
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Mississippi Treasurer David McRae is the 55th Treasurer for the State of Mississippi. In this role, he helps manage the state’s cash flow, oversees College and Career Savings Mississippi, and has returned more than $140 million in unclaimed money to Mississippians. For more information, visit Treasury.MS.gov.
Every Christmas season, it’s easy to get swept up in the chase for the “perfect” gift. Between Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday trends, our focus can drift from the true reason we celebrate: the birth of Jesus Christ and the time we cherish with family and friends.
The truth is that while the world pushes us to go bigger when gifting every year, the items under big flashy signs don’t always make for the most meaningful gifts. In fact, they might not even fit in a box.
By David Mcrae on
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Way before DIY channels were a thing, we made our own holiday ornaments, partly from necessity. Some of us still do just for the fun of it.
Pardon the Boomer nostalgia, but back in the day, before becoming enrapt with hand-held screens and being reduced to our thumbs being our only moving parts, we kids were told to go outside and forage for entertainment - and don’t come back till dark.
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