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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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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.
By CALVIN STEVENS on
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Photo by Belinda Allen, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
There are some changes taking place at the Clarke County Baptist Center that the public needs to be aware of.
One of the changes involves how the food ministry will work. Currently, there are two different methods that they use to assist with food: C.A.N. and an emergency food bag at the Baptist Center.
By Brittney Mangum on
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Photo by Belinda Allen, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
There are some changes taking place at the Clarke County Baptist Center that the public needs to be aware of.
One of the changes involves how the food ministry will work. Currently, there are two different methods that they use to assist with food: C.A.N. and an emergency food bag at the Baptist Center.
By Brittney Mangum on
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Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Distinguished Young Woman program has always had a way of creating new friendships and a unique sisterhood among its participants.
Along with creating a little family on its own, with its strong history, family members from each generation have participated in DYW, and there have been occasions when grandmothers, moms, daughters, and even aunts from the same family have worn the title of Clarke County DYW at some point.
By Brittney Mangum on
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Photo by Brittney Mangum, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Distinguished Young Woman program has always had a way of creating new friendships and a unique sisterhood among its participants.
Along with creating a little family on its own, with its strong history, family members from each generation have participated in DYW, and there have been occasions when grandmothers, moms, daughters, and even aunts from the same family have worn the title of Clarke County DYW at some point.
By Brittney Mangum on
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The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The House continued advancing major legislation as key floor deadlines approached, taking up measures related to public safety, healthcare, education funding, and disaster response.
During the week, the House considered and passed several significant pieces of legislation, including:
By Rep. Troy Smith on
1 month 1 week ago
The sixth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The House continued advancing major legislation as key floor deadlines approached, taking up measures related to public safety, healthcare, education funding, and disaster response.
During the week, the House considered and passed several significant pieces of legislation, including:
By Rep. Troy Smith on
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For the past year, Star Cayer has proudly represented Clarke County as the 2026 Distinguished Young Woman.
She spent her time volunteering in different ways that would allow her to have a positive impact on the younger generation.
“I really did things that targeted the younger community,” explained Star. “We’re building a community of future leaders and future women who may want to grow up and participate in this program. I really just wanted to spread the word about the five elements of ‘Be Your Best Self.’ It was fun.”
By Brittney Mangum on
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For the past year, Star Cayer has proudly represented Clarke County as the 2026 Distinguished Young Woman.
She spent her time volunteering in different ways that would allow her to have a positive impact on the younger generation.
“I really did things that targeted the younger community,” explained Star. “We’re building a community of future leaders and future women who may want to grow up and participate in this program. I really just wanted to spread the word about the five elements of ‘Be Your Best Self.’ It was fun.”
By Brittney Mangum on
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I was up one morning before daylight and decided I might as well head to the church and begin work. Pulling into the parking lot, things were just starting to lighten up. I imagined that it must have been a morning like this when the women were headed to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus after the crucifixion. I began to thank God for forgiveness and cleansing and the resurrection.
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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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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.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.
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The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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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.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
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The Regular Meeting of the Franklinton Mayor and Board of Aldermen was held on Tuesday, February 10 Following the approval of minutes of the January 13 Regular Meeting, the Board addressed nine items of new business.
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