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Threatening Call to Germantown Middle School

A telephone threat was called in to Germantown Middle School today. Parents were notified through normal channels as law enforcement . . .

Kathryn “Kathy” Wilkinson Stone

Kathy Wilkinson Stone of Forest passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 80. Kathy was born in . . .

Top scholastic honors

Jackson Prep students earned top honors at the 2026 Mississippi Scholastic State Championship held at St. Andrew’s. Patrick Tabor (center) . . .

Trump’s success

Robert Wise has written another lengthy article criticizing Trump. {NSS 2/20} He blames the administration for allowing a nameless staffer . . .

Honor Roll - Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University’s honor roll students for the fall semester of 2025 include: President’s List Addison Holloway, Ethan Bush, Austin . . .

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Ruling is more than about tariffs
Wed,02/25/26-8:46PM , 614 Reads 32,970 Statewide
Ever since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year, it became increasingly worrisome whether anyone in the government would hold his authoritarian impulses in check.
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Rep. Trey Lamar wants resolution to Smith-Wills lawsuit
By NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,02/27/26-8:00AM , 505 Reads
It’s been two years since the state attorney general filed a lawsuit demanding the city of Jackson return Smith-Wills Stadium to its control.
So far, nothing has happened.
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Panhandlers slow to apply for solicitation permits; no requests made as of yet
By NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,02/27/26-10:00AM , 391 Reads
You may still see what appear to be panhandlers at intersections in Jackson that are part of the Capitol Complex Improvement District, but, as of Feb. 19, none of them have applied for a permit to solicit.
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Photo by Nell Luter Floyd, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Ecotourism park nearing completion

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Ridgeland’s ecotourism park will assist with flooding while offering unique environment
By NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,02/27/26-12:00PM , 477 Reads
What began as a drainage improvement project in Ridgeland and grew into the expansion of outdoor recreational activities at Freedom Ridge Park is nearly complete.
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Ruling is more than about tariffs

Rep. Trey Lamar wants resolution to Smith-Wills lawsuit

Panhandlers slow to apply for solicitation permits; no requests made as of yet

Ridgeland’s ecotourism park will assist with flooding while offering unique environment

Threatening Call to Germantown Middle School

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