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Sens. Kamesha Mumford of Jackson and Justin Pope of Pope (yes, Pope) share their insight and experiences as freshmen lawmakers, at the halfway point of their first legislative session. The two say they’ve quickly realized legislating centers around relationships made at the Capitol and how one works with others
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The former pro wrestler’s defense asked for another delay or mistrial, which U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves denied for a fourth time.
The federal trial of former pro wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. resumed on Monday after over a month delay which was caused by his defense attorney Scott Gilbert checking himself into the hospital.
DiBiase’s new lead attorney, Eric Herschmann, sought another delay this week and also suggested a mistrial, which U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves denied for a fourth time.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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Within six months, five staff members in the Hinds County Public Defender’s office left for better paying jobs.
The Hinds County Public Defender’s Office is seeking $350,000 in emergency funding from the Board of Supervisors to address a chronic staffing shortage, officials said Tuesday morning during a press conference.
Hinds County Public Defender Gail Wright Lowery said the office has 14 slots for staff attorneys, with 12 filled and two vacant. Within six months, five staff members left for better paying jobs.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
The UMMC Triage Line has been established to allow patients to leave a message through a secure, automated voice system. Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
The UMMC Triage Line has been established to allow patients to leave a message through a secure, automated voice system. Requests for time-sensitive needs, such as medication refills or postoperative care visits, will be prioritized.
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Mayor John A. Horhn announced today that the City of Jackson is preparing to make upcoming debt service payments tied to the city’s water system while pressing JXN Water and federal partners for stronger accountability, better collections, and clearer communication with residents.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
“Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me.” Designating a special time every year to remind ourselves what that means for our lives may not be such a bad idea.
With the rhythm of the church year also comes a rhythm of personal editorials on social media about these ecclesiastical seasons.
For instance, Lent.
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well as raising the base student cost nearly $500 per student, among other provisions.
Two appropriation bills were passed in the Mississippi House on Thursday concerning the state’s K-12 education system. Combined, the bills provide just over $5 billion in funding for education in Mississippi.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide Monday and Tuesday.
Medical Center teams continue to respond to the Feb. 19 cyberattack alongside federal and state agencies and national experts in cybersecurity. Our phone systems and ability to receive or send emails remain down or unreliable.
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Robert St. John reflects on his son’s choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life to.
Most people know they need to try other restaurants when they’re in a great food city. So do I. And yet every time the tortilla soup arrives at Frontera Grill, that plan is out the window.
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How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The Senate bill took two attempts before passing on the floor.
Lawmakers in both chambers would like to see the process of placing an absentee ballot in an envelope changed in favor of simply casting a completed absentee ballot into a secure voting machine as is done on Election Day. However, there are competing bills on how to make that happen.
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1 month 1 week ago
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.
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1 month 1 week ago
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.
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UMMC reports:
The University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide Monday and Tuesday.
Medical Center teams continue to respond to the Feb. 19 cyberattack alongside federal and state agencies and national experts in cybersecurity. Our phone systems and ability to receive or send emails remain down or unreliable.
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Ethan Williams, senior at Germantown High School, signed with Holmes Community College to play soccer. Shown at the signing are (back) Coach Matt Bobo; (from left, front) Bryce, Angela, Ethan, and Scott Williams.
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Recently, St. Andrew’s Kindergarten students took part in Kindergarten Step-Up Day, a day where they are introduced to the first grade. The school mascot, Andy, welcomed them to the lower school, they visited the first grade classrooms, and met their future teachers. Taking part were (back) St. Andrew’s Mascot Andy; (from left, front) Bella Woods, Nia Richmond, Anik McKenzie, Ann Lawson Mylroie, Qidus Badat, and James Morrison Jr.
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Jackson Academy band members were honored at the Mississippi Bandmasters Association State Band Clinic in Natchez. Two JA students distinguished themselves among their peers: In the Blue Honor Band, freshman Ann Marie Penick (left) earned first chair tenor saxophone, while sophomore Caden Callison (center) secured first chair tuba. Caden was also named Best Male Musician in the Blue Honor Band. They are shown with JA Band Director Todd Taylor.
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Madison-Ridgeland Academy has partnered with Make-A-Wish Mississippi to support children facing critical illnesses through the organization’s wish-granting program. Recently the MRA community granded six Make-A-Wish dreams. Students, faculty, families, and supporters across campus contributed to the effort through fundraising activities including ‘Walking-For-Wishes’. Walking were (from left) Bentley Dearman, Smith Street, Caroline Gentry, Camp Hlavac, Ella McQueen and Carson Clark
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Amorya Orr
Amorya Orr will begin serving a three-year term in July on the Board of Commissioners, the governing body of The Mississippi Bar, representing the state At-Large. Orr is a partner in the Jackson office of Cosmich Simmons & Brown, PLLC, where she litigates in a variety of practice areas including toxic tort, product and premises liability defense, insurance coverage disputes, general contract disputes, and church litigation.
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Madison Central High School Student Government Association junior class officers for the 2025-2026 school year include (from left, back) Representatives Mahagony Bennett, Amy Page, Scarlett Sullivan, Margaret Morrow, Thomas Pound, Khloe Smith; (front) Secretary Layan Nabulsi, Vice President Mattie Hodges, President Allie Raush, and Treasurer Lanah Ball.
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