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3 months 2 weeks ago
Paula Merchant speaks with Madison police during a protest at the intersection of Cobblestone Drive and Highway 51 in Madison on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, against ICE raids. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
As federal agents move through Mississippi, a handful of local law enforcement agencies and jails are offering assistance through agreements to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“We’re assuming, until we find out differently, that our local sheriffs and police are, at a minimum, communicating and perhaps sharing information with ICE,” said Lea Campbell, a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Mutual Aid Collective, a community advocacy group.
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Souh view of the State Capitol from Mississippi Street in Jackson, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Below is a political opinion column by Bobby Harrison:
Mississippi private school officials have said they would welcome receiving public funds from state taxpayers to help educate their students, but not if it means governmental oversight of their faith-based curriculum and their admissions requirements.
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today on
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A view of the interior of the Jackson Medical Mall in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday, March 3, 2025.. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Below is an opinion column by Jitoria Hunter:
By Jitoria Hunter - Mississippi Today on
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Pearl River closed out its Pensacola trip with a 54–46 road win over host Pensacola State on Saturday.
“I felt like we had a chance going into the game. We knew they were going to play good defense and that they’re a really good team that can score the basketball,” head coach Shanae Govan-Williams said. “I was proud of our effort, especially in the second half. We told our kids to buckle down and stay confident in what was working.”
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3 months 2 weeks ago
Justice James D. Maxwell II, makes a point during a Supreme Court session regarding HB1020, July 6, 2023. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Trump nominated Chamberlin and Maxwell to the federal posts in August, but their initial confirmation by the Senate Judiciary Committee was held up for months by a North Carolina senator.
The full Senate has voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s appointments of two state Supreme Court justices for federal judgeships for Mississippi.
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today on
3 months 2 weeks ago
It may or may not be the biggest sporting event in Mississippi history, but we know for certain Ole Miss is hosting Tulane and you can sell your car and rent a room in Oxford. The Clevelands also discuss USM coaching vacancy, the high school championships and a whole lot more.
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William Carey delivered a resounding performance Friday afternoon, securing a dominant 113-28 victory over Southeastern Baptist.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
For the first time since becoming governor in 2020, Tate Reeves has commuted a prison sentence.
By Mina Corpuz - Mississippi Today on
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Lisa Karmacharya (right, in front of the monitor) presides over the Dec. 8, 2025 meeting of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board in Jackson. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
State officials say SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, a charter school, has one day’s worth of cash on hand. School leaders say that’s not true.
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board is starting the process of revoking the charter of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy. State officials say the Canton school has a day’s worth of money on hand.
By Leonardo Bevilacqua - Mississippi Today on
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Despite a strong start and steady fight, Pearl River couldn’t slow No. 6 Gulf Coast State’s firepower Friday, falling 83–58 in its Pensacola opener.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Jones College’s Concert Choir impressed the audience with new and traditional choral music at the Christmas with the Arts performance.
For more than 13 years Jones College’s Christmas with the Arts patrons have generously provided hundreds of new toys for the Salvation Army Toy Drive and this year’s donations will provide an extra bonus for recipients. Thanks to the generous support of the community, Salvation Army Captain Keisha McMullin said these gifts will ensure everyone has a few bonus gifts this year.
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Mississippi Treasurer David McRae is the 55th Treasurer for the State of Mississippi. In this role, he helps manage the state’s cash flow, oversees College and Career Savings Mississippi, and has returned more than $140 million in unclaimed money to Mississippians. For more information, visit Treasury.MS.gov.
Every Christmas season, it’s easy to get swept up in the chase for the “perfect” gift. Between Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday trends, our focus can drift from the true reason we celebrate: the birth of Jesus Christ and the time we cherish with family and friends.
The truth is that while the world pushes us to go bigger when gifting every year, the items under big flashy signs don’t always make for the most meaningful gifts. In fact, they might not even fit in a box.
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