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Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation:
Our Mississippi teams have really high ceilings. They can play ball. Omaha is not out of the question for any of the three.
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John Davis, former Mississippi Department of Human Services director, heads to the Thad Cochran United States Courthouse, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
A former adviser to President Donald Trump took his first stab Monday at questioning Mississippi’s former welfare director, the federal government’s star witness in an ongoing trial of a former pro wrestler accused of theft.
Eric Herschmann, the Austin-based ex-Trump adviser who recently took over as lead attorney for defendant Ted “Teddy” DiBiase Jr., didn’t grill John Davis so much as paint the disgraced ex-welfare director as a well-meaning bureaucrat surrounded by enablers.
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today on
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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.
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1 month ago
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
“This superseding indictment shows that we will investigate and we will prosecute such vicious attacks that strike at the core of our country’s long tradition of religious liberty,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon.
Stephen Spencer Pittman, the 19-year-old accused of setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, pleaded not guilty to two new charges last week.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month ago
Deyoung Haymer defeated incumbent Ward 1 Alderman Charlie Jenkins 181-115 in a runoff election tonight.
Haymer will now face Carl Mitchell in the general election.
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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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There is one less wild hog to worry about thanks to Kash Pickens, 7, from his hunt earlier in the season. He is the son of Garrett and Jennifer Pickens.
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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
1 month 1 week ago
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.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
1 month 1 week ago
The Yazoo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its January 15, 2026 meeting in the Conference room at Ricks Memorial Library.
Sue Patterson, Regent, presided. The program was on one of the NSDAR Museum Exhibits in Washington, D.C. was given by Kay Wolfe. She is the MSSDAR Outreach Museum Chair. Her photos displayed on the screen were of pictures, furniture, clothing and other artifacts of the 1776 era.
Members were reminded about sending their Valentines to those members not able to attend meetings.
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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
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.
By Laurie Cox - Magnolia Tribune on
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Senator Joseph C. Thomas Sr., (right), and wife Elizabeth, (fourth from right),recently visited with former Holly Bluff resident Stephanie Shay Allison, (second from right), who currently lives in Fredericksburg , Va. Allison was accompanied by, (from left), Cole Anton McGinis, Leroy Oluse Allison, and Carlos Stokes Allison.
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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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1 month 1 week ago
Students on the President's List at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
Locals students include Henry Bennett, of Benton, MS; Ty Lancaster, of Bentonia, MS; Hunter Turner, of Benton, MS; Brayden Presley, of Bentonia, MS; Amanda Whitehead, of Pickens, MS; Veer Vanmali, of Yazoo City, MS; Tyler Milner, of Yazoo City, MS; Anna Ellison, of Yazoo City, MS; and Khloe Moore, of Yazoo City, MS.
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Manchester Academy announces its upper school honor roll for the second quarter.
High Honor Roll
Seventh Grade
Layson Beckwith
Kinsley Crawford
Watson Lampley
Haylee Scott
Kaiden White
Eighth Grade
Alexis Hinson
Caitlin Hodnett
Kalem Kraft
Knox Manasco
Ella Grey McMaster
Marlise Murriel
Lainey Powell
Laina White
Ninth Grade
Sarah Kate Beckwith
Nathan Pablo
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