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Below is a political opinion column by Josh Harkins:
State Senator Josh Harkins says when taxpayer dollars are invested, Mississippi has the right to define the terms of that partnership — including the expectation that workers’ choices about representation are made through a private ballot.
By Josh Harkins - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox:
Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited to their individual needs.
I am a former public school teacher of more than 30 years and a member of the school board in the Florida county where I live. Public schooling is in my blood; I am a product of our public schools and I’m very proud of the many, many students who’ve benefited from the public schools where I grew up and taught.
By Laurie Cox - Magnolia Tribune on
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Below is a political opinion column by Justan Rice & Starla Brown:
The concept is straightforward: let hiring parties make voluntary contributions to portable benefit accounts owned by independent contractors.
By Justan Rice & Starla Brown - Magnolia Tribune on
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1. UMMC clinics remain closed Monday, Tuesday from cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide Monday and Tuesday, the system said Sunday.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
The 6-foot-1 junior lifted the Delta Devils to victory Saturday, only their second of the season, as he stole the in-bounds pass with seconds remaining on the clock to help MVSU claim a 72-71 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over visiting Texas Southern at the Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena.
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House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
White addressed school choice, PERS, teacher pay raises, Pharmacy Benefits Manager legislation and a host of other issues.
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In Mississippi
1. National Guard conducting Sentry South exercises until March 6
Mississippi residents could see military activity in the skies over the next two weeks.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
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Mayor Mark Grubbs gave updates on Magee water issues at the opening of the Board of Aldermen regular meeting held Tuesday, February 17.
The clear well tank has been sanitized and repainted. The storage tank has been cleaned. Water samples taken were returned clear. Plant one is back up and running.
The sod and gate are the only remaining issues to be completed at City Park. Estimated time line is one week.
By Beth Pudas on
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Mississippi Made, a special exhibit highlighting the people, industries and creative traditions that have shaped Mississippi and influenced the nation, will open March 7 at the Two Mississippi Museums.
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LAUREL, Miss. — February 17, 2025 — South Central Regional Medical Center, together with consortium partners Covington County Hospital, Magee General Hospital, Simpson General Hospital and Smith County Emergency Hospital, officially launched the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system on Jan. 31 — marking a historic milestone for South Mississippi. The coordinated go‑live of five Mississippi hospitals in a single day represents one of the region’s largest unified health technology transformations to date.
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The Magee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 for newest member Miss Keyes Chiropractic. Owner is Terri Keyes, pictured center with her husband, Curtis and daughter Ellis, left. Several members welcomed Keyes to her location at 105 Main Avenue, North. Keyes has been a practicing chiropractor since graduating from Logan University in 2009.
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ITTA BENA, MS – America’s Rural Future: Brookings-AEI Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity, led by former U.S.
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Secretary of State Michael Watson discusses his push for lawmakers to enact campaign finance reform, including transparency and searchability of reports for the public. Watson says he knows such legislation is a tough sell with lawmakers.
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Facing new federal charges, the Madison man accused of setting fire to Mississippi’s largest synagogue pleaded not guilty again on Wednesday.
After Stephen Spencer Pittman’s initial arraignment last month, a federal grand jury indicted the 19-year-old on two new charges last week, upping the prison time he faces if convicted.
By Molly Minta - Mississippi Today on
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Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson has empty shelves due to problems at the state's alcohol distribution warehouse on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Credit: Bashirah Mack/Mississippi Today
Just a few months ago, shelves at Levure Bottle Shop in Jackson were full of wines that can be hard to find in Mississippi.
Now, shelves are empty and customers come in asking if the store is closing. Owners put a sign outside that says, “Not going out of business … still waiting for the ABC to deliver.”
By Katherine Lin - Mississippi Today on
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House Education Committee Chairman Rob Roberson, R-Starkville, presides over a committee meeting discussing House Bill 2 at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
The House Education Committee, in a five-minute meeting on Wednesday, passed two Senate education bills before its leader announced that the panel would not meet again this session.
That means that the last school choice measure standing before the Legislature, a bill that would make it easier for students to transfer between public school districts, would be dead.
By Devna Bose - Mississippi Today on
1 month 1 week ago
University of Mississippi Medical Center has closed all of its clinics on Thursday to a cybersecurity attack.
UMMC issued the following statement:
"Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to our electronic medical records, Epic.
"Today, all UMMC clinic locations statewide are closed. Outpatient and ambulatory surgeries/procedures and imaging appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Hospital services are continuing for our patients using downtime procedures.
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The outrages keep piling up day after day. On February 6, 2026 at 5:44 in the morning, the Truth Social Account from “Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump” tweeted a 62-second video of former President of the United States Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as hairy, muscular apes, swaying in a jungle to music. I do not know how many overt racists there are in the United States of America. I venture there are not enough to keep either the President or his party in power.
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When I was a student teacher, I had a conversation with a science teacher I worked with about natural selection. I asked if she thought this process of survival of the fittest was a good thing. “Oh yes,” she replied quickly, “natural selection helps weed out the weaker of a species and makes the species stronger, which serves the greater good of the group.” I then asked her a follow-up question I had been genuinely curious about for a while.
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Every few years, it seems some folks wake up one morning and decide the real problem in Mississippi is that citizens know too much about what their government is doing.
This is one of those years.
The Mississippi Public Records and Open Meetings Acts are called our “Sunshine Laws” for good reason. They preserve the rights of citizens to know what their government is up to.
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