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Letter to the Editor: Anti-vaxers must remember polio

Dear Editor: The anti-vax sentiment in general of a large portion of our nation's population is becoming more and more . . .

R’land seeks funds to replace two-way turn lanes on Hwy. 51 with medians, dedicated lanes

The city of Ridgeland is pursuing funding so it can remove the center turn lane on part of U.S. 51 . . .

Ferriss selected new FPDS principal

First Presbyterian Day School (FPDS) recently announced the appointment of Mary Elizabeth Ferriss as First Presbyterian Day School’s next upper . . .

Lead Senate in prayer

Dr. Ligon Duncan, (center) Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, recently delivered an opening prayer to the . . .

Two sides of online betting

The Mississippi House recently went all-in to legalize online sports betting in the state. House Bill 4074 passed 101-10, a . . .

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Mac Gordon: Wicker derails ICE detention center
Thu,03/05/26-4:56PM , 239 Reads 3,508 Statewide
Roger Wicker, this state’s senior member of the U.S. Senate, is suddenly a hero to many Mississippians for his tough stance against an ICE detention center that a federal agency had proposed for the hamlet of Byhalia in the state’s northeast corner.
I agree that Sen. Wicker deserves a round of thanks.
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Two-way turn lanes on Hwy. 51

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R’land seeks funds to replace two-way turn lanes on Hwy. 51 with medians, dedicated lanes
By NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,03/06/26-2:00PM , 142 Reads
The city of Ridgeland is pursuing funding so it can remove the center turn lane on part of U.S. 51 and replace it with median islands and dedicated left turn lanes.
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Keeping Up With Lottie: A high price tag
By LOTTIE BOGGAN - Guest columnist
Fri,03/06/26-5:00AM , 173 Reads
In the present day and age, for some of us our long-ago years can sometimes seem like another lifetime, peopled by almost forgotten characters. And for me, one of those times was one January 27, many, many moons back--it was the last day of our honeymoon, Willard Boggan and me. And that one day always brings a smile to my face.
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City addressing who owns and is responsible for street lights
By NELL LUTER FLOYD - Sun Staff Writer
Fri,03/06/26-10:00AM , 364 Reads
Ashby Foote believes too many streetlights are dark in the city of Jackson.
“I’ve been wrestling with the issue of lights for the 11 years I’ve been on the council,” said Foote, who represents Ward 1, during the Feb. 24 Jackson City Council meeting.
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