Podcast: Mississippi Today’s investigation of Rep. Trey Lamar’s state-funded projects

Mississippi becomes the 37th US state to legalize medical marijuana  Telegrafi

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed another brief in support of the argument that states with strict abortion bans should be able to deny emergency medical care to pregnant women if that care involves an abortion. The filing in the Idaho case is called an amicus curiae brief, which allows interested parties not directly involved in a court case to submit legal documents voicing their opinion. The case began when the Biden administration sued Idaho for barring abortions when

BATESVILLE, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced several construction and maintenance project updates in north Mississippi. “These projects are vital to our communities in northwest Mississippi, and they wouldn’t be possible without the tremendous level of support we receive from our […]
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MIGUEL AGUILAR MONTOYA, 20, of Mathis, TX, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, LCSO.  Bond $10,000.   LUTHER CLARK, 22, of McCool, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct – Failure to Comply with LEO, Resisting Arrest, ACSO.  Bond $1,000, $1,000, $1,000.   HOWARD D […]
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Faculty at the University of Southern Mississippi are pushing back on an administrative plan to cut low-enrolled programs. Earlier this month, the faculty senate voted no-confidence in the program review process that President Joe Paul announced earlier this school year as part of his administration’s efforts to afford future faculty pay raises. The vote came after the administration shared a list of dozens of programs that could be cut or consolidated, such as bachelor degrees

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–A small grass fire was reported about 2:15 Tuesday morning southeast of Kosciusko. The fire was at the intersection of Attala roads 5016 and 5001. Several trucks were dispatched, but most were called back. The fire was put out quickly.
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KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–An elevated danger for wildfires comes with the continued dry and windy conditions in our area, says the National Weather Service. No rain is in the immediate forecast to alleviate that threat. “When we have drier air…and it’s prolonged like this, you begin to […]
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One-on-one with Mississippi’s candidates in 2024 US Senate race  WREG NewsChannel 3

One-on-one with Mississippi’s candidates in 2024 US Senate race  MSN

CARTHAGE, Miss.–If you like sifting through hundreds of items to find deals at Dirt Cheap in Carthage or Louisville, the stores will soon end that pleasure for you by closing. That stores, along with all remaining Dirt Cheap locations, are closing soon, though the company […]
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CARTHAGE, Miss.–Some Central Mississippi schools are getting a thumbs up from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s office for their chronic absenteeism rates being at 15 percent or lower.   Both Hosemann’s office and state lawmakers have expressed concerns over the state’s chronic absenteeism rate as a whole, which […]
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One-on-one with Mississippi’s candidates in 2024 US Senate race  AOL

Sun begins to set Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at the 165th Mississippi State Fair in Jackson, Miss. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi TodayMississippi’s 165th state fair just came to an end. The past week saw Mississippians of all ages flock to the heart of Jackson to enjoy freshly squeezed lemonade, every kind of fried food imaginable, gentle animals, thrilling games, and rides (for the particularly brave). The Mississippi Today team didn’t miss out.Mississiipi State Fair offers a collage

One-on-one with Mississippi’s candidates in 2024 US Senate race  WJTV

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The McCool Volunteer Fire Department Halloween Hootenanny is set for Saturday, Oct 26. This year’s event will feature a haunted house, a silent cake auction, and hamburger plates for sale. All events will begin at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact Larry Wheeless at 662-582-6863.  […]
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JACKSON, MISS. – As the season slowly changes to autumn, the days get shorter, and deer become more active and visible on Mississippi roadways. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds motorists to take precautions to avoid collisions with deer. “There has been a steady rise […]
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Mississippi Today’s Adam Ganucheau sits down with politics editor Geoff Pender and reporter Taylor Vance to discuss their new investigation of state-funded projects that benefited Rep. Trey Lamar’s neighborhoods. They detail how the story came about and share their key takeaways from the investigation.READ MORE: As lawmakers look to cut taxes, Mississippi mayors and county leaders outline infrastructure needsThe post Podcast: Mississippi Today’s investigation of Rep. Trey

KOSCIUSKO, Miss.–It’s almost like it’s fall or something. A decrease in temperatures begins Monday with a high in the low 80s. But, by Wednesday high temperatures will be in the upper 60s, temperatures this part of Mississippi hasn’t seen for several months. “Normals around this […]
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ETHEL, Miss.–A rollover wreck was reported near Ethel on Attal Rd. 5053 Saturday morning. The wreck was reported just before 5:30 a.m. An ambulance was dispatched, but the person who was involved refused medical treatment. It was unclear how the wreck happened.
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The Mississippi Braves’ minor league baseball era in metro Jackson ended last month after the Atlanta Braves pulled its double-A affiliate out of Pearl after 20 years.
A little-known state House member from rural northeast Mississippi played a key role in launching the era back in 2004.In 2000, state Rep. Ricky Cummings, a Democrat from Iuka, was the sole author of legislation designed to provide a sales tax rebate for tourism-related projects.The legislation, which was signed into law by

JOHN W BURKS, 20, of West, DUI – BAC .02% < 21, LCSO.  Bond $1,000.   JAMIE L CUMBERLAND, 45, of Lena, Acquiring or Obtaining Possession of a Controlled Substance, LCSO.  Bond N/A.   MALCOLM GENTRY, 32, of Kosciusko, Domestic Violence – Simple Assault, KPD.  […]
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The Kosciusko Whippets hosted the Louisville Wildcats Friday evening. It was a valiant effort by the Whippets, but there was no denying the reigning back-to-back state champion Wildcats.  The final score was 38-7, Louisville.  The Whippets are now 3-3 on the season. Barrett Kuhn was […]
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On Thursday evening and Friday morning, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency held listening sessions in the capital city to hear Jacksonians’ thoughts on the work being done with the city’s drinking water system.
While many recognized the progress in the system’s reliability, residents continued to lament JXN Water’s increased water bills, which went into effect earlier this year despite a key component of the billing change — a di

A camp house located on Attala Rd. 1163 was destroyed in a fire early Friday morning. The Attala County Fire Department (ACFD) and Zama Volunteers responded to the blaze shortly after 4:30 a.m., arriving to find the structure fully engulfed. ACFD Chief Tim Cox confirmed […]
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Northern lights dazzle parts of US, dipping as far south as Mississippi  WCAX

Northern lights dazzle parts of US, dipping as far south as Mississippi  WBKO

Northern lights dazzle parts of US, dipping as far south as Mississippi  KBTX