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This is a home that has stood since 1859, been restored, and now exists for a purpose: to hold people together in the moments that matter most.
There are some places in Mississippi that feel like they’ve been waiting on you.
Not in a spooky way — more like in a soft, romantic, “how have I never been here before?” kind of way.
Tucked into the northeast corner of the state, the Painted Lady in Iuka is one of those places.
By Meredith Biesinger - Magnolia Tribune on
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UMMC keeps clinics closed through Wednesday
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, the hospital system said Monday evening. Work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
The UMMC Triage Line has been established to allow patients to leave a message through a secure, automated voice system. Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.
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Mayors throughout the Delta and hill country took part in a panel discussion about economic development, held Thursday morning at Mississippi Valley State University. From left are Lesia Williams-Hemphill of Vaiden, Kenneth Featherstone of Indianola, Alfonzo White of Duck Hill, Mary Tyes-Williams of Itta Bena and Kenderick Cox of Greenwood.
Collaboration with other municipalities, bolstering infrastructure and ensuring that young professionals stay to build careers were among some of the solutions that area mayors proposed to help reinvigorate their towns during a panel discussion Thursday.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
“Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Designating a special time every year to remind ourselves what that means for our lives may not be such a bad idea.
With the rhythm of the church year also comes a rhythm of personal editorials on social media about these ecclesiastical seasons.
For instance, Lent.
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well as raising the base student cost nearly $500 per student, among other provisions.
Two appropriation bills were passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday concerning the state’s K-12 education system. Combined, the bills provide just over $5 billion in funding for education in Mississippi.
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Robert St. John reflects on his son’s choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life to.
Most people know they need to try other restaurants when they’re in a great food city. So do I. And yet every time the tortilla soup arrives at Frontera Grill, that plan is out the window.
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How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The Senate bill took two attempts before passing on the floor.
Lawmakers in both chambers would like to see the process of placing an absentee ballot in an envelope changed in favor of simply casting a completed absentee ballot into a secure voting machine as is done on Election Day. However, there are competing bills on how to make that happen.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is a political opinion column by Josh Harkins:
State Senator Josh Harkins says when taxpayer dollars are invested, Mississippi has the right to define the terms of that partnership — including the expectation that workers’ choices about representation are made through a private ballot.
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Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox:
Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited to their individual needs.
I am a former public school teacher of more than 30 years and a member of the school board in the Florida county where I live. Public schooling is in my blood; I am a product of our public schools and I’m very proud of the many, many students who’ve benefited from the public schools where I grew up and taught.
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Below is a political opinion column by Justan Rice & Starla Brown:
The concept is straightforward: let hiring parties make voluntary contributions to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors.
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1. UMMC clinics remain closed Monday, Tuesday from cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide Monday and Tuesday, the system said Sunday.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
The 6-foot-1 junior lifted the Delta Devils to victory Saturday, only their second of the season, as he stole the in-bounds pass with seconds remaining on the clock to help MVSU claim a 72-71 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over visiting Texas Southern at the Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena.
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House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
White addressed school choice, PERS, teacher pay raises, Pharmacy Benefits Manager legislation and a host of other issues.
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ATLANTA – Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in 18 Mississippi counties are now eligible for Public Assistance grants to support debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities damaged by the January winter storm.
The newly eligible counties are Adams, Attala, Benton, Claiborne, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union and Yalobusha. These counties were previously approved for federal funding for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance.
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The Winona Chrisitan School Stars finished the basketball season with a 65-34 loss to West Memphis (Ark.) Christian on Feb. 3, in the North AAA Tournament held at Oak Hill Academy in West Point.
With the loss, Coach Joey Johnson’s Stars finished the season with an 11-7 mark.
On the girls side, the Lady Stars finished with a 6-16 record. Greg Watkins’ girls were scheduled to play in the Class AAA, District 2, but Winter Storm Fern forced the tournament cancellation with the Top 4 moving on to the North AAA, which ended the season for WCS at 6-16.
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The J.Z. George High School softball and baseball programs will be hosting a Meet the Jags and Hit-A-Thon fundraiser to help support both programs in their upcoming seasons.
This will be an opportunity for players to participate in a fun event while helping their programs by signing up family, friends, neighbors and local businesses as sponsors.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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Photo by Becky Dees, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Winona High School baseball team opened its 2026 season under first-year coach Steven Helms last week by going 1-1.
The Tigers started with a 20-4 rout of visiting Amanda Elzy on Friday. They tallied two runs in the first frame and 18 in the second, only collecting five hits but taking advantage of 12 walks and five hit by pitches by Elzy pitching. Jake Pearson got the win in relief of starter Alejandro White. Pearson went 2 2/3 innings, allowing two runs, walking four and striking out seven. White got just one out in the first, allowed two runs and walked three.
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1. National Guard conducting Sentry South exercises until March 6
Mississippi residents could see military activity in the skies over the next two weeks.
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