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The Mississippi Antique Showcase is coming to the Delta, April 17th and 18th, at The Capps Entrepreneurial Center in Stoneville.
Call 888-874-6874 for tickets and information.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique Showcase April 17 and 18 in Stoneville.
The event will be filmed for a series that MPB will air in the fall.
The showcase will take place from 1-6 p.m. April 17 and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18 at the The Capps Entrepreneurial Center at MSU Delta Research and Extension Center.
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Use of the psychoactive substance has shown promise in helping those suffering from PTSD and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
A bill that will allow for clinical trials of a drug known as Ibogaine has been signed into law by Mississippi’s governor.
On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) added his signature to HB 314, putting it into law as of July 1.
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Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.
For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose.
That is to create a new TV series that will engage the state’s would-be visitors and its residents by introducing them to restaurants and their chefs statewide in order to tell Mississippi’s story through their food.
The result is MPB’s new series, “Southern Dish.” Chassaniol, had the idea for the series, raised the money to fund it and serves as its host.
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
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The Clarence & Mary Lee Howard Foundation, an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Yazoo City, is proud to announce the second annual Walk for Ben, scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Wardell Leach Recreation Complex in Yazoo City.
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Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Mississippi lawmakers have approved the conference report for the state’s Medicaid appropriation, with state funding for the social welfare healthcare program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Senate Appropriations chairman Briggs Hopson said there is a “general agreement” between House and Senate conferees on many of the bills. It remains to be seen what comes of education funding, teacher pay raises, PERS reforms and Medicaid spending.
Mississippi appropriators are hammering out the state budget as the 2026 regular legislative session nears its end.
The Fiscal Year 2027 estimated state budget is nearly $7.4 billion, up slightly from $7.3 billion in FY 2026.
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1. IRS offering free tax help in Mississippi
The Internal Revenue Service announced that special Saturday hours will be available over the next few months at select Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country, including Mississippi.
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Surrounded by family and friends, Bob and Jaunee Barrington were celebrated at First Baptist Church of Yazoo City in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary. Hosted by their daughters, the gathering brought together those who wished to recognize the couple's lifetime of love, faith, and dedication. The celebration allowed everyone to share memories, laughter, and warm tributes to the pair who have touched so many lives. Married in 1955, Bob and Jaunee have built a legacy rooted in kindness, commitment, and family.
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Manchester Academy announces its elementary honor roll for the third quarter.
High Honor Roll (all As)
1st Grade: Brooklyn Carpenter, Brynlee Carpenter, Tre Collum, Anna Thomas Dixon, Lena Lucas, Kash Pickens, Dallas Ray Porter, Raylan Shackelford, Libby Rush Shipp, Haigan Stewart, Alex Sullivan
2nd Grade: KirkLynn Alderman, Nash Boutwell, Carter Bowman, Sam Clark Burnham, Thomas Chandler, Avery Crawford, Creely Frey, John Harper Kerr, Mary Kate Ketchum, Aiden McFee, LynnLee Rushing, Schaffer Smith, James Worthy
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The widow of the late Aubrey Brent Jr. asks that the city council rescind their votes that allowed another name to be added as a memorialization honor to Prentiss Street.
During Monday’s city council meeting, Denise Brent said adding another honorary name to the city street was “disrespectful” to her and to the memory of her late husband, adding that she was not personally contacted prior to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the addition.
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Maci Lowery has been named STAR Student for Benton Academy for the 2025-2026 school year by the Mississippi Business Alliance.
The STAR student honor is selected based on academic excellence. Both American College Test scores and scholastic averages are compared to determine the school’s STAR Student, explained Vickie Powell of Jackson, Senior Vice President of Foundations.
“The STAR program encourages and promotes academic achievement among Mississippi’s high school seniors,” she said.
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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
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Interim department heads for Yazoo City’s public works and fire departments were named during Monday’s city council meeting.
Fire Chief Ricky Harris and Public Works Director Robert Green both announced their upcoming retirements and submitted their resignation letters to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen earlier this month.
Green’s last day was March 24, and Harris’ will be on March 31.
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A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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City leaders have accepted the sole bid provided by a contractor to remove debris caused by the severe weather that struck Yazoo City earlier this year.
During Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, the board accepted the only bid from Holliday Construction out of Poplarville.
“We will have to come back for the board to approve a contract too though,” added Board Attorney Lilli Evans-Bass. “We can call a special meeting as soon as we get a contract. The contract will have to be approved before they can start.”
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A Yazoo City man was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to a drive-by shooting in the summer of 2023.
Akyrion Phillips entered a guilty plea during his trial in Yazoo County last week, according to District Attorney Akillie Malone-Oliver. The presiding judge accepted the plea as an open plea, sentencing Phillips for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into an occupied dwelling.
Phillips will serve 35 years of his 50-year sentence.
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Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
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