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The Mississippi House recently went all-in to legalize online sports betting in the state. House Bill 4074 passed 101-10, a . . .

“Mississippi Made” exhibit traces the impact of the Magnolia State as part of America 250 celebration

A special exhibit highlighting the people, industries, and creative traditions that have shaped Mississippi and influenced the nation will open . . .

Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant

Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues . . .

Lawmakers move Metro Jackson Water Authority Act forward

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Wildcats experience both sides of a blowout

The start of the Ryan Loftin era at Columbia has been up and down so far, with the Wildcats losing . . .

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Hansen charged in Foxworth shooting
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,03/04/26-7:00PM , 3,805 Reads
In the early hours of Saturday evening, gunshots rang out in Foxworth as a disagreement between two men led to gunfire on John Thornhill Road.
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3 arrested for separate cases
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Thu,03/05/26-5:03PM , 1,021 Reads
Three Columbia men were taken into custody for separate offenses committed last week as the Columbia Police Department was kept busy.
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East Marion Elementary Vocabulary and Mardi Gras Parade
By NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,03/04/26-10:35AM , 654 Reads
East Marion Elementary held its annual Vocabulary Parade on Feb. 25. This year’s theme was “Mardi Gras Mambo Vocabulary Parade.” Students from Pre-K to fifth grade were exposed to 287 vocabulary words. Students marched around the EME campus displaying the vocabulary words they learned before enjoying a Mardi Gras parade outside.

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Eagles freshman Bentley Blansett helped East Marion pick up its first win with a two-run double against Tylertown Feb. 25.

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East Marion enters the win column
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Contributor
Thu,03/05/26-4:47PM , 526 Reads
It hasn’t been all smooth sailing for East Marion to start the 2026 season, but the Eagles showed heart against Tylertown by overcoming an early five-run deficit to pull out a 13-10 win.
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Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant

Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.

Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.

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