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Dr. Rod Paige, interim president of Jackson State University, on the Gibbs-Green Plaza. Credit: Ashley F. G. Norwood, Mississippi Today
Paige, a Jackson State alumnus, also served as the university’s interim president from 2016 to 2017.
Rod Paige, a Mississippi native, lifetime educator and the first Black person to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday at his home in Texas.
His family announced his death in a statement but did not share the cause. Paige was 92.
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The longest bare-knuckle prizefight in history took place between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain in an obscure location in south Mississippi.
Ole Miss will play host to Tulane in a first round college football playoffs game on Dec. 20 and some pundits already proclaim it the biggest, most important sports event to ever take place on Mississippi soil.
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The longest bare-knuckle prizefight in history took place between John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain in an obscure location in south Mississippi.
Ole Miss will play host to Tulane in a first round college football playoffs game on Dec. 20 and some pundits already proclaim it the biggest, most important sports event to ever take place on Mississippi soil.
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Attorney General Lynn Fitch listens as agenda items are discussed during the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council meeting at the Carroll Gartin Justice Building in Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
In one of her first public acknowledgements that Mississippi could improve its opioid settlement management, Attorney General Lynn Fitch wrote that the council would be reviewing its process and may use new services to better distribute the lawsuit dollars.
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Attorney General Lynn Fitch listens as agenda items are discussed during the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council meeting at the Carroll Gartin Justice Building in Jackson, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
In one of her first public acknowledgements that Mississippi could improve its opioid settlement management, Attorney General Lynn Fitch wrote that the council would be reviewing its process and may use new services to better distribute the lawsuit dollars.
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Newly elected state Sen. Johnny DuPree is no stranger to state politics. He was longtime mayor of Hattiesburg and is a former Democratic nominee for governor. He outlines issues he’ll tackle in his new job, and vows to keep his constituents informed of what’s happening at the Capitol.
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Newly elected state Sen. Johnny DuPree is no stranger to state politics. He was longtime mayor of Hattiesburg and is a former Democratic nominee for governor. He outlines issues he’ll tackle in his new job, and vows to keep his constituents informed of what’s happening at the Capitol.
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The new Little Effie restaurant in The District hits a perfect note -- fancy cocktails and gourmet snacks, the perfect couples night out.
Northsider's Derek Emerson's latest restaurant is the perfect place to get great cocktails and a gourmet bite to eat, even if it does take a bite our of your credit card. Great cocktails, great service, great ambiance and exquisite food does not come cheap. If you are trying to impress, Little Effie delivers.
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The new Little Effie restaurant in The District hits a perfect note -- fancy cocktails and gourmet snacks, the perfect couples night out.
Northsider's Derek Emerson's latest restaurant is the perfect place to get great cocktails and a gourmet bite to eat, even if it does take a bite our of your credit card. Great cocktails, great service, great ambiance and exquisite food does not come cheap. If you are trying to impress, Little Effie delivers.
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Marie Kelly, affectionately known as Kelly, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 and a half years old at her home in Charenton with her family at her side on Dec. 11, 2025.
Marie was born on June 6, 1928 in Sunflower County, the eldest of 13 children.
Marie was a woman of many talents. She loved to crochet, knit, quilt and sew. She spent her life serving Yazoo City Police Department as a crossing guard.
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Blues by Starlight 2025, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi, was held October 16th at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The event featured the legendary Willie Clayton along with a night full of live music, chef tastings, and community impact. This evening included performances by local artists, a silent auction, and food samplings from various metro Jackson restaurants. Attending were (from left) Mannisha Washington, Latrease Davis, Valarie Robisson.
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Lisa Karmacharya (right, in front of the monitor) presides over the Dec. 8, 2025 meeting of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board in Jackson. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
State officials say SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, a charter school, has one day’s worth of cash on hand. School leaders say that’s not true.
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board is starting the process of revoking the charter of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy. State officials say the Canton school has a day’s worth of money on hand.
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For the first time since becoming governor in 2020, Tate Reeves has commuted a prison sentence.
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Lisa Karmacharya (right, in front of the monitor) presides over the Dec. 8, 2025 meeting of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board in Jackson. Credit: Leonardo Bevilacqua/Mississippi Today
State officials say SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, a charter school, has one day’s worth of cash on hand. School leaders say that’s not true.
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board is starting the process of revoking the charter of SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy. State officials say the Canton school has a day’s worth of money on hand.
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Blues by Starlight 2025, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi, was held October 16th at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The event featured the legendary Willie Clayton along with a night full of live music, chef tastings, and community impact. This evening included performances by local artists, a silent auction, and food samplings from various metro Jackson restaurants. Attending were (from left) Kim Jones, Rosemary Cargin, Michael Booker
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Lauren Michelle Williams, 30, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025.
A graveside service was held on Dec. 13 at the Holmes Cemetery in Bentonia.
Ms. Lauren Michelle is survived by her father and mother, Mark and Douglas Williams, of Bentonia; her grandfather, Ronny Williams; her grandmother, Barbara Mabus Tindall; and a multitude of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Diane Carter, Alphea Williams
Blues by Starlight 2025, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi, was held October 16th at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The event featured the legendary Willie Clayton along with a night full of live music, chef tastings, and community impact. This evening included performances by local artists, a silent auction, and food samplings from various metro Jackson restaurants.
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