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Sarah Adlakha, a Chicago native, is running against incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the March 10 Republican Primary Election.
With less than six weeks before the party primary election, political newcomer Sarah Adlakha is attempting to draw distinctions between herself and her opponent in the Republican Primary, incumbent U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Adlakha is selling herself as the outsider fighting against “entrenched political interests.” On Thursday, Adlakha said if elected, she would not accept money “from Washington lobbyists.”
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2 months ago
One state funded scholarship program focuses on traditional students, while the second is geared toward older, returning students.
Bills passed out of the Mississippi Senate Universities and Colleges Committee this week that seek to ensure the financial literacy of students, amend a current state funded financial aid assistance program, and address workforce shortages across the state by offering aid to non-traditional students.
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2 months ago
In finding portions of Mississippi’s home health agency “Certificate of Need” laws unconstitutional, U.S. District Court judge Carlton Reeves said, “the Court cannot escape the absurdity in maintaining an out-right moratorium for over forty years.”
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down Mississippi’s decades-old moratorium on new home health agencies, ruling the state’s blanket ban on new licenses violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
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2 months ago
Entergy Mississippi CEO Haley Fisackerly speaks with The Grenada Star's Publisher Adam Prestridge during his visit to view storm damage in Grenada Thursday afternoon.
Winter Storm Fern coated Grenada County and much of north Mississippi in a thick layer of ice last weekend, uprooting trees, snapping limbs and loading down power lines and poles, leaving thousands of Entergy Mississippi customers in the dark for days.
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2 months ago
Alexa Tate and Ethan Waldrop, students at Mendenhall High School and Addison Barry of Simpson Academy recently had the opportunity to serve as a page for the Mississippi House of Representatives, gaining firsthand experience in state government.
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The Simpson County Road Department has announced the relocation of its primary public office to the Chancery Building in Mendenhall. The move is aimed at improving convenience, accessibility, and safety for county residents.
Officials said the new location provides a centralized place for the public to address questions, concerns, or service needs without having to travel to multiple sites. The relocation also enhances public safety, as heavy equipment was frequently in operation at the department’s former office, creating potential hazards for visitors.
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2 months ago
D’Lo Waterpark will host a community tree planting event on Saturday, Feb. 7, as part of an effort to restore the natural habitat along the Strong River and give back to the environment.
The event is a collabortion between Simpson County Soil and Water Conservation, D’Lo Waterpark, and the Simpson County Board of Supervisors. Organizers say the focus of the initiative is to rebuild and renew areas of the park that have lost trees due to flooding and historic environmental damage over the years.
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2 months ago
Several department updates and approvals were presented during the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting on January 20.
Police Chief Denis Borges requested approval to pursue a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) grant to purchase new firearms for the department. The grant requires a 50 percent city match, which Borges plans to cover by selling seized firearms. Two bids were received: Simpson Outdoors at $14,000 and Southern Connection at $11,548.75. The board approved pursuing the grant, noting the application deadline is January 31, 2026.
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2 months ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi National Guard:
The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) activated 500 service members across the state to conduct general support, fueling operations, and aerial logistics packaging of food and other needed supplies following a major winter storm Jan. 23-26, 2026.
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Infrastructure and public works issues were a major focus of the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting held on Tuesday, January 20.
Two local businessmen, Joey Boyles and Odell Gray, owners of septic system companies in Magee, appeared before the board to discuss a sewage dumping agreement with the city. Boyles spoke on behalf of both men, with Gray expressing agreement. After extended discussion, the board tabled the matter for further review.
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2 months 1 week ago
HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12.
Lamar’s legislation, HB 1284, would consolidate the following community colleges:
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2 months 1 week ago
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
Hyde-Smith campaign manager Jake Monssen said the vast support shown for the Senator “is a strong demonstration of the trust our elected leaders have in her effectiveness in Washington.”
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2 months 1 week ago
The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL. Mississippi is among the four that have thus far prohibited the practice.
Mississippi is currently not among the growing number of states that allow high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits. That could change if legislation filed by State Rep. Jeffery Harness (D) is signed into law.
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2 months 1 week ago
“Why is school choice so important? Because we’re not all created the same,” the Heisman Trophy winner said.
Attendees at Empower Mississippi’s fifth annual Solutions Summit heard from Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow on Wednesday in Jackson. The former college football national champion turned analyst and author spoke about the importance of providing individualized education support to children.
Tebow’s message was clear – parents, children and families thrive when they find love, care and an educational experience that meets their needs.
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2 months 1 week ago
“You shall not be partial to the poor or weak nor defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor.”
— Leviticus 19:15
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2 months 1 week ago
The city of Madison is no longer fluoridating their water and Ridgeland is on the verge of following Madison’s lead. It’s going to be a good decade for Northside dentists.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists fluoridation of drinking water as one of 10 great public health interventions of the 20th century because it led to a dramatic decline in cavities after community water fluoridation began.
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2 months 1 week ago
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1. MEMA urges Mississippians to prepare now for winter storm
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging Mississippians to prepare now for a strong winter storm moving through the Magnolia State this weekend.
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The Simpson County School Board met Jan. 15 for its regular monthly meeting, electing new officers for the 2026 calendar year and receiving updates on major facility renovations, academic progress, and district operations.
During the organizational portion of the meeting, Stacey Herrin was elected board president, Terra Mallette was chosen as vice president, and Ralph Walker will serve as board secretary for 2026.
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Following the call to order for the January 15, 2026, meeting, the Simpson County Board of Supervisors President Wayne Womack opened meeting, presenting a list of business items to discuss.
The first order of business was the opening of bids for a surplus 2003 Jaguar. Board Attorney Danny Welch opened the bids, which ranged from $750 to $3,500, with Wade Underwood submitting the winning bid of $3,500.
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Penny Aguirre, former zoning director with the City of Magee
Penny Aguirre, former zoning director for the City of Magee, agreed to an interview recently about her termination from that position on December 5, 2025.
Aguirre was only made aware of the decision after receiving a phone call from former Building Inspector Duane Simmons in which he stated that he had just received a call from Mayor Mark Grubbs informing him that he was terminated. In turn Aguirre phoned the mayor and was told that yes, she had been terminated.
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