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Culture  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 27, 2026

Mississippi House moves to exempt NIL compensation from state income tax

Earlier this year, colleges in no income tax states used that as a selling point when trying to snag players in the transfer portal. Mississippi lawmakers say the Magnolia State needs to remain competitive in that arena.
Culture  |  Marilyn Tinnin  • 
February 27, 2026

Jasmine Blanton: A paint brush, a pen, and a message

Now a resident of Madison, Jasmine has a studio in Yazoo City where she paints four days a week. Every day, however, is a writing day as she is presently working on a novel.