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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues . . .

Magnolia Mornings: February 24, 2026

Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion In Mississippi UMMC keeps . . .

Shields’ home awarded February Yard of the Month

The February Yard of the Month has been awarded to Teddy and Tammy Shields for their beautiful and spacious yard . . .

Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well . . .

Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day

Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as . . .

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Gabriel May of Columbia is continuing his military journey as he completes his Judge Advocate General officer training at the University of Virginia.

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May continues distinguished path in law, military service and leadership
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Fri,02/20/26-10:00PM , 422 Reads
Charlottesville, VA — Gabriel May is continuing his distinguished journey in law and public service as he completes Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer training at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Southern Jewelry owner Billie Kay Beets is the reigning Junior Auxiliary Citizen of the Year.

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JA Charity Ball approaches, Citizens fly your flags
By STAFF REPORTS
Fri,02/20/26-11:30AM , 419 Reads
Junior Auxiliary of Columbia will be celebrating the 77th year of its chapter with its annual Charity Ball Feb. 28 at the Dogwood Venue in Sumrall, and JA encourages past Citizens of the Year to fly their flags beginning Feb. 21.
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The privilege of giving to the poor
By JOHNATHAN KETTLER
Thu,02/19/26-11:06AM , 313 Reads 4,959 Statewide
When I was a student teacher, I had a conversation with a science teacher I worked with about natural selection. I asked if she thought this process of survival of the fittest was a good thing.
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House Speaker Jason White gives update on legislative session
By WYATT EMMERICH
Fri,02/20/26-5:08PM , 298 Reads 6,989 Statewide
House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
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