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Friendship Oak: Where five centuries of Mississippi stories meet

The Friendship Oak has watched over the Gulf Coast since the late 1400s. It has seen storms, weddings, students, and . . .

As prison costs increase, lawmaker wants new conditions on the spending

Mississippi is on track to increase spending on prisons for the coming fiscal year, a spike attributed to its medical . . .

Senate approves funding for Mississippi’s child care crisis. Will it survive the House?

Advocates say state leaders must address Mississippi’s 11-month child care crisis but warn the $15 million would only alleviate a . . .

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Speaker says House will review Senate PBM changes “through the lens of seeking relief for independent pharmacists”

Speaker Jason White said the House’s initial concern is the removal of the anti-steering language, which has long been requested . . .

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St. John: The bridge

Robert St. John says some bridges get you to the other side while others change the direction of everything. Two . . .

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    Simpson County Youth Recognized at 2026 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions

    Thu,03/12/26-11:39AM , 422 Reads

    STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Miss. – This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, exhibiting 1,759 head of livestock. These students competed for the opportunity to participate in the 57th annual Sale of Junior Champions.

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    Arrest Report 3-12-2026

    Thu,03/12/26-8:11AM , 1,123 Reads

    The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 18 arrests from March 2 to March 9.
    Stephen Howard Hunt of 1299 Katie Bush Road Pinola MS was arrested on March 3 and charged with possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle.

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    Smith County Youth Recognized at 2026 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions

    Thu,03/12/26-11:34AM , 329 Reads

    STATE FAIRGROUNDS, Miss. – This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, exhibiting 1,759 head of livestock. These students competed for the opportunity to participate in the 57th annual Sale of Junior Champions.

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Mississippi’s S&P Global Credit Rating improves, reports record $1 billion in interest income

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Tue,03/17/26-1:52PM, 80 Reads 1,775 Statewide

Governor Reeves and Treasurer McRae say the state’s pro-growth policies have helped restore confidence among credit rating agencies.

Mississippi generated a record-breaking $1 billion in interest income in 2025.

That was the word Monday morning from Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer David McRae.

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