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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues . . .

CHAOS AND TRUTH: FREEDOM AS VIRUS IN ISHMAEL REED'S "MUMBO JUMBO"

Mumbo jumbo is often used as a pejorative ("legal mumbo jumbo") or term meant to imply that the terms around . . .

Magnolia Mornings: February 24, 2026

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Sumrall makes history, wins first ever state title in boy's soccer

Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well . . .

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It is pruning time
By FELDER RUSHING
Sun,02/22/26-4:09PM , 226 Reads
It is pruning time for shrub roses, hydrangeas, gardenias, and other summer-blooming shrubs. And yes, even crape myrtles and vitex, for those who choose to do so.
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The Hattiesburg City Council votes unanimously to pass items on Tuesday’s agenda.

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Hattiesburg City Council parades through their agenda on Fat Tuesday
By AMANDA D. LEE
Thu,02/19/26-3:54PM , 262 Reads
Following Monday’s closure in observance of President’s Day, the Hattiesburg City Council powered through their work session and conducted the following business:
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Brett Montague is a Native of Hattiesburg. He is the former CEO of End It For Good Inc. and is a local Social Activist.

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Give blessings, receive blessings
By BRETT MONTAGUE
Fri,02/20/26-12:10PM , 329 Reads
The Lenten Season has begun. As we’ve approached this season, I’ve used some time to reflect on some impactful parables and verses that have been highlighted in recent Christian liturgy.
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CHAOS AND TRUTH: FREEDOM AS VIRUS IN ISHMAEL REED'S "MUMBO JUMBO"
By MIK DAVIS
Sun,02/22/26-2:05PM , 272 Reads
Mumbo jumbo is often used as a pejorative ("legal mumbo jumbo") or term meant to imply that the terms around it are nonsensical. However, in today's media parlance, Ishmael Reed's 1972 novel is largely about separating the signal from the noise.
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Bill that would help cover costs for learning skilled trades lands bipartisan support

Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.