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A brother’s gift: Kidney donation saves a life

For eight years, Keith Preston lived in a world of gray, a world defined by the hum of dialysis machines . . .

Ribbon cutting marks return of driver services

State and local officials gathered for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, marking the official opening of the Mississippi Department of . . .

Youth Court introduces Family Navigator Program

The 10th District Chancery Court of Mississippi launched a first-of-its-kind program Tuesday afternoon at The Marquee. Thanks to a grant . . .

New behavioral program aims to help youngest students

The Columbia School District is developing a new transition-based program for its youngest students with intensive behavioral needs, aiming to . . .

Cox: Why I am for all students, not just those in my public schools

Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox: Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited . . .

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Wicker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring the 125th Anniversary of Army Nurse Corps
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Sat,02/21/26-10:00AM , 253 Reads
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USM launches fully online master’s degree in business analytics
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Mon,02/23/26-7:00AM , 286 Reads
Organizations across all industries are relying more heavily on data to guide strategy and decision-making.
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Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt Announces 2026 Homeownership Program Orientation
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Sat,02/21/26-4:00PM , 295 Reads
HATTIESBURG, MS — Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt will host its annual Homeownership Program Orientation for low-income families interested in partnering with Habitat to build a safe, affordable home.
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JXN water troubles
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Thu,02/26/26-10:58AM , 77 Reads 959 Statewide
Why is the water bill for small customers in Jackson four to 12 times more than the average bill for small customers in Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison?
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Yates continues push to hold landlords accountable for unpaid utility bills

State Rep. Shanda Yates says Jackson property owners would collect the utility fees but not pay the bill. Renters believed the bills were being paid, that is until their utilities were disconnected.

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