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On May 20, 2025 the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act was introduced in congress, sponsored by Texas District 19 Representative Jodey C. Arrington. This bill, officially known as Public Law No: 119-21 is backed by President Donald Trump and was signed into law on July 4, 2025.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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The Clevelands break in a new studio with commentary on the national championship game, Ole Miss’ highest final national ranking in 63 years, Trinidad Chambliss, SEC Basketball, the coming baseball season and reigning NCAA golf champion Michael La Sasso joining the LIV golf tour.
By Rick Cleveland and Tyler Cleveland - Mississippi Today on
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The city of Madison is no longer fluoridating their water and Ridgeland is on the verge of following Madison’s lead. It’s going to be a good decade for Northside dentists.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists fluoridation of drinking water as one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century because it led to a dramatic decline in cavities after community water fluoridation began.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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The leading Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi is noticeably absent from a list of potential pickups shared by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Democrats believe they have a path to regain the majority in the U.S. Senate in this midterm cycle, but Mississippi is noticeably absent from the list of potential pickups shared by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
If the Mississippi Legislature is attempting to “defund” or “pillage” Mississippi’s public schools, they really suck at it. Per pupil spending, via state appropriations, has increased by a whopping 73 percent in a decade.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
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The incredible run for the sixth ranked Ole Miss Rebels came to an end in the Arizona desert as they fell to No. 10 Miami, 31-27, in the Fiesta Bowl last Thursday night. Hurricane quarterback Carson Beck dropped back to pass and then found an opening on the left side and scrambled three yards for the winning touchdown with 18 seconds to play. The Rebels behind quarterback Trinidad Chambliss drove Ole Miss to the Miami 35 yard line in two plays. Then Chambliss tossed a pass into the end zone that was ruled incomplete.
By Dale McKee - Columnist on
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It was a tough first week back on the court following a two-week break for the Christmas Holidays for the Winona Christian School Stars, which played Winston Academy, Oak Hill Academy and Leake Academy over a 10-day period.
The boys finished 1-2 with the lone win coming over Winston Academy by a score of 49-39 last Monday. Last Thursday, the Stars dropped a 69-35 decision to Oak Hill followed by a 68 31 decision to Leake Academy Tuesday to drop to 7-5 overall.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Writer on
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Carroll Academy’s girls and boys basketball teams both went 1-1 in District 2-2A action last week.
The Lady Rebels and Rebels had no problem taking care of Deer Creek School Tuesday, but both teams suffered losses to Central Holmes Christian School Thursday.
The Lady Rebels cruised to a 61-13 win over Deer Creek, as Nevaeh McCrory led the way with 16 points, nine boards and five steals.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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The Winona High School boys and girls basketball teams both dropped games at Independence High School Tuesday night in their only action.
The Tigers lost 71-58 to fall to 13-3 overall. Independence took control early with a 21-9 advantage after the first frame. The Wildcats held leads of 37-23 at the half and 59-41 after the third period.
Ariez Peeples led Winona with 16 points, and Shaquan Applewhite tacked on 11 points. Randy Thornton had nine points, and Fred Alexander tacked on eight. Ayden Johnson had six points.
The Lady Tigers lost 75-25 to fall to 3-13.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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The J.Z. George High School boys’ basketball team picked up a 71-66 Region 3-2A win over Charleston High School Friday in North Carrollton. The Jaguars also played Aberdeen High School Saturday in a tournament at Grenada. They dropped a 55-47 decision to the Bulldogs to fall to 10-9 overall.
In the win over Charleston, Kanye Weaver paced J.Z. George with 23 points, and Brodrick Green tacked on 19 points. Nick Lacey tallied 12 points, and Tyler Duren had seven. Nehemiah Williams finished with six points.
By Calvin Stevens - Sports Writer on
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There has been some debate for many years about which has more influence on us, nature or nurture. Nature being the biological make up of a person and nurtures the physical world that influences nature.
By Peggy Sims - Columnist on
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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions.
Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.
By Press Release - IRS on
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GREENWOOD, Miss - (National Association of Players) During MLK All-Star Weekend, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Mississippi Football All-Stars will be held at the Rice Totten Stadium on the campus of Mississippi Valley State University. The all-stars will consist of the following:
By PRESS RELEASE - MS ASSOCIATION OF PLAYERS on
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Hello January- the start of a new year. Of course our New Year's resolutions have their beginnings too..
Here are a few facts about January: The January calendar features holidays, such as New Year's Day and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19.
While not an officially recognized holiday, an important figure in American History was born January 17, that being Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin's image appears on the $100 bill! There are businesses, schools and towns across America named after him.
By Bootsie Weed - Columnist on
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Jackson, Miss.- More than 300 victims of human trafficking were reported in Mississippi in 2024, and most involved sex trafficking. During January, recognized nationally as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) joins partners across the state in raising awareness, promoting prevention efforts and highlighting resources. Sunday, January 11, is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
By Press Release - MSDH on
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The Winona Board of Alderman holds its meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Winona City Hall starting at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Winona Board of Aldermen held it’s regular beginning of the month meeting. Much business was covered in the roughly hour-long meeting. During this meeting, the Winona Board heard plans for a Vendor Village, discussed condemnations, accepted one staff resignation, and held a roughly 20 minute-long executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The details on these topics are as follows.
As the first matter of business, the Board heard from Artlisia Bibbs regarding the implementation of a Vendor Village near the Square in Winona.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
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Pictured, from the left, Ron Wood: President of the Board of Supervisors, Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, Mike Sullivan: Chairman of the Board, MCEDD, Matthew Harrison: CEO, President of GGP.
Grenada and Montgomery counties have launched a new three-year partnership to strengthen economic development, housing strategies and industrial growth across the region, local officials announced Monday.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher - Grenada Star on
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Carroll County School District Board of Education meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the J.Z. George Band Hall.
While security concerns at Marshall Elementary dominated the conversation during the Carroll County School District’s December 2025 meeting, there were a few other key items on the agenda. Following the previously mentioned discussion, much later in the same meeting, the Board addressed an employee reassignment, a major accomplishment for the school district and the resignation of a Board Member.
By Peyton Poe - Staff Writer on
