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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Public-to-public transfers, sometimes called open enrollment or portability, are not robustly used. The policy is not a panacea. It can be a lifeline for hardship, though.
Forty-six (46) states, plus the District of Columbia, allow a student to transfer from the public school they are assigned to into another public school. Mississippi is among them.
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2 months 1 week ago
The drug is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, leading those seeking treatment to seek care out of the country.
Lawmakers on the Mississippi House Public Health and Human Services Committee got down to work Tuesday afternoon, passing five bills out of committee for full consideration by their chamber.
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1. MEMA urges Mississippians to prepare now for winter storm
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging Mississippians to prepare now for a strong winter storm moving through the Magnolia State this weekend.
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2 months 1 week ago
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The Franklinton Metal Recycling facility, located at the former Thigpen Concrete site just off of Lee Street, south of downtown Franklinton.
Franklinton Council members were told at their last meeting that a tall fence will be installed at a metal recycling business now located at the former site of Thigpen Concrete, south of downtown Franklinton.
Franklinton Metal Recycling is just off of Lee Street. At present, there is plenty of scrap metal piled on the site. However, Council members were assured that an 8-foot tall metal fence is to be erected, shielding the public from viewing the scrap metal at the facility.
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Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Franklinton Metal Recycling facility, located at the former Thigpen Concrete site just off of Lee Street, south of downtown Franklinton.
Franklinton Council members were told at their last meeting that a tall fence will be installed at a metal recycling business now located at the former site of Thigpen Concrete, south of downtown Franklinton.
Franklinton Metal Recycling is just off of Lee Street. At present, there is plenty of scrap metal piled on the site. However, Council members were assured that an 8-foot tall metal fence is to be erected, shielding the public from viewing the scrap metal at the facility.
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2 months 1 week ago
Photo by Steve Kuperstock, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Franklinton Metal Recycling facility, located at the former Thigpen Concrete site just off of Lee Street, south of downtown Franklinton.
Franklinton Council members were told at their last meeting that a tall fence will be installed at a metal recycling business now located at the former site of Thigpen Concrete, south of downtown Franklinton.
Franklinton Metal Recycling is just off of Lee Street. At present, there is plenty of scrap metal piled on the site. However, Council members were assured that an 8-foot tall metal fence is to be erected, shielding the public from viewing the scrap metal at the facility.
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Juanita Jenkins, age 86, a beloved resident of the Enon community passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the home of her niece, Kathy. She was born on November 9, 1939, in Tylertown, MS, to Walter Wesley Whitehead and Eva Viola Granger Whitehead. Juanita was one of the oldest and last surviving of their 14 children.
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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.
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2 months 1 week ago
The AG’s office is requesting less funding for the next fiscal year but wants the Legislature to provide salary increases to help retain and attract staff.
For the second consecutive year, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has requested less funding than the prior year, asking lawmakers only for an increase in salaries given the loss of attorneys to higher-paying jobs.
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2 months 1 week ago
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wants to see state government restructured. The Senate is starting on that path by eliminating boards that are no longer relevant.
The Mississippi Senate is fast-tracking a top priority of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) early in the session, that being the streamlining of state government.
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2 months 1 week ago
Below is an opinion column by Chris Brown:
Northern PSC Commissioner Chris Brown says nuclear energy is the future of large-scale power generation. Serious nations know it.
America’s economy is entering a new phase: one that requires enormous amounts of reliable electricity. Artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, military installations, and modern infrastructure all depend on power that is available every hour of every day, no matter the weather.
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2 months 1 week ago
More than 30 states have passed “Tim Tebow” laws, allowing homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. It is up for consideration in Mississippi again this legislative session.
Empower Mississippi will be hosting sports icon and education freedom supporter Tim Tebow during its annual summit this week in the capital city.
Grant Callen, CEO and Founder of Empower Mississippi, said this year’s Empower Solutions Summit will be held on January 21 at the Westin in Jackson from 7:30 a.m. until noon.
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2 months 1 week ago
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.
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2 months 1 week ago
Headquartered in Ecru, AFM has over 45 years of experience manufacturing upholstered residential furniture, including leather offerings designed for high-volume retail environments.
Memphis-based SouthWorth Capital Management announced Monday that it was acquiring American Furniture Manufacturing (AFM) and its family of companies headquartered in Ecru, Mississippi.
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Lt. Governor Hosemann touted the legislation on social media after the vote, saying, “State government should be efficient, accountable, and focused on results, not burdened by unnecessary bureaucracy.”
With only one question about funding, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation by unanimous vote Monday afternoon that could eliminate nearly two dozen boards deemed “obsolete.”
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Mississippi Lottery send $13.2 million to state in December
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said it finished 2025 on a high note, announcing a December transfer of $13.2 million to the State of Mississippi.
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2 months 1 week ago
Two movies written and directed by Joey Traywick were premiered at The Bridge in Enterprise this past Saturday: “She Cried in the Rain” and “Ameri-Bot.”
The setting for both movies primarily took place in different areas of Clarke County. “She Cried in the Rain” was filmed entirely in Clarke County, and only a portion of “Ameri-Bot” was filmed in Lauderdale County.
The premiere was a success, and Traywick was thrilled to officially present two of his completed works.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
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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.
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