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Government
‘Red flag’: Voter inactivations surge in midterms since secretary of state adopted unverified Experian data to clean voter rolls
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SyndicatedMadeline NguyenNov 2, 20264 min read
Government
Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at building that houses Mississippi attorney general’s office
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SyndicatedBy Sophie Bates, Associated PressNov 2, 20262 min read
Health
Mississippi prison health vendor fell short of contract requirements, watchdog finds
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SyndicatedGwen DilworthNov 2, 20265 min read
Technology
Federal judge: Southaven data center gas turbines must have air permits
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SyndicatedKatherine LinNov 2, 20263 min read
Government
Hyde-Smith and Colom make final pitches in Mississippi Senate midterm race
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SyndicatedMichael GoldbergNov 2, 20267 min read
Government
A rare push to release Hinds County jail detainees exposes a dysfunctional system
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SyndicatedMolly MintaNov 2, 20269 min read
Education
Mississippians will soon be able to participate in a school-choice tax credit program. Here’s what to know
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SyndicatedDevna BoseNov 2, 20265 min read
Government
What you need to know to vote in Mississippi 2026 midterm elections Tuesday
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SyndicatedMichael GoldbergNov 2, 20263 min read
Government
Federal officials investigate arson at Senatobia Police Department
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SyndicatedBy Sara Raza, Associated PressNov 1, 20261 min read
Technology
Hundreds march from Biloxi to Ocean Springs, calling for justice for Nolan Wells
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SyndicatedMargaret Baker, Sun HeraldNov 1, 20263 min read
Government
Some Republicans try to make transgender issues the focus of this midterm election
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SyndicatedBobby HarrisonNov 1, 20263 min read
Environment
Where have the whip-poor-wills gone?
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SyndicatedJenna Murray, Columbia MissourianOct 31, 20267 min read