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Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at . . .

MPB brings Mississippi Antiques Showcase to the Delta April 17

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique . . .

‘Southern Dish’: MPB series spotlights state’s chefs, restaurants

For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been . . .

Governor signs Ibogaine clinical trial bill into law

Use of the psychoactive substance has shown promise in helping those suffering from PTSD and opioid withdrawal symptoms. A bill . . .

Appropriators hammer out FY 2027 state budget as regular session nears end

Senate Appropriations chairman Briggs Hopson said there is a “general agreement” between House and Senate conferees on many of the . . .

Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.

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Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service
By RUTHIE ROBISON - The Enterprise-Tocsin
Mon,03/30/26-1:06PM , 1,501 Reads 26,717 Statewide
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
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Wedding Belles: The Knights
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Fri,03/27/26-1:32PM , 1,216 Reads
On May 17th, 2025, Korinn Lexine Lowery and Ethan Tyler Knight exchanged vows beneath the presence of the historic Marion County Courthouse, transforming Main Street in Downtown Columbia, Mississippi, into the most enchanting open-air chapel.
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Ole Miss announces college gambling center as concerns rise over addiction, athletes
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,03/26/26-4:18PM , 782 Reads 17,888 Statewide
Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.

The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
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Wedding Belles: The Campbells
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Sun,03/29/26-12:00PM , 749 Reads
Gerald Campbell from Pass Christian, Miss., proposed to LaRhonda Myers from Columbia, Miss. on August 10, 2024, after dating for more than two years. Their forever started November 1, 2025, when they got married at The Barn at Loves Farm wedding venue in Kiln, Miss.
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The Mississippi Antique Showcase is coming to the Delta, April 17th and 18th, at The Capps Entrepreneurial Center in Stoneville. Call 888-874-6874 for tickets and information.

MPB brings Mississippi Antiques Showcase to the Delta April 17

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique Showcase April 17 and 18 in Stoneville.

The event will be filmed for a series that MPB will air in the fall.

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