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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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June 8, 2026
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival. Together, they donned jeweled jumpsuits and wigs, sang songs and found camaraderie among a group of peers who share their passion for Elvis’ music.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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April 24, 2026
6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme
Federal indictments filed in October allege 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers took bribes from an FBI agent posing as a Mexican drug cartel member in exchange for helping to transport 25 kilograms of cocaine through the Mississippi Delta and into Memphis.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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April 20, 2026
Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi
During the week ending April 12, there were more than 172,000 cases that were pending delivery, and it was taking an average of 17 days for businesses to receive their orders, according to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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January 12, 2026
FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted institution because of its ‘Jewish ties’
Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged Monday with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive, the FBI said in an affidavit.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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December 22, 2025
Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation
A 2022 lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union challenged the map, arguing it cut a historically Black area in half.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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November 25, 2025
New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center announced it purchased the rural barn late Sunday with the help of a $1.5 million donation from television producer Shonda Rhimes.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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November 24, 2025
Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
For most people, their preference likely depends on where they’re from.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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September 24, 2025
Former student sues University of Southern Mississippi and Omega Psi Phi over alleged hazing
According to the federal lawsuit, Rafeal Joseph and other pledges were struck repeatedly with a wooden paddle made from a two-by-four plank on April 16, 2023.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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August 4, 2025
A Mississippi monkey sanctuary helps veterans with PTSD find peace
All the animals in the Perkinston sanctuary were once somebody's pet, but their owners eventually couldn't take care of them.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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May 20, 2025
While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance
Mississippi’s request for federal disaster assistance is pending more than two months after 18 tornadoes ripped through the state, killing seven and damaging hundreds of homes.
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
Lawmakers say Ag Commissioner order on excused school absences is non-binding
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 18, 2026
House lawmakers exploring ways to cut Mississippi property taxes, car tag fees
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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September 18, 2026
Kiffin’s return to face the program he spurned looms over No. 7 LSU’s visit to No. 8 Ole Miss
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2026
Acclaimed graphic novelist John Jennings to lead weeklong residency at The MAX
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 18, 2026
Preparing for death
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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