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

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 . . .

The Painted Lady: A Victorian Mississippi beauty made for memories

This is a home that has stood since 1859, been restored, and now exists for a purpose: to hold people . . .

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 . . .

Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The . . .

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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 , 238 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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The outrage President
By ROBERT WISE
Thu,02/19/26-11:12AM , 269 Reads 5,882 Statewide
The outrages keep piling up day after day. On February 6, 2026 at 5:44 in the morning, the Truth Social Account from “Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump” tweeted a 62-second video of former President of the United States Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as hairy, muscular apes, swaying in a jungle to music.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.

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Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day
By CALVIN STEVENS
Sun,02/22/26-7:34PM , 315 Reads 8,487 Statewide
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
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AG Fitch joins 21-AG Coalition, challenging Biden-era abortion rule
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Sat,02/21/26-7:00AM , 258 Reads
Jackson — On Feb.
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Bill that would help cover costs for learning skilled trades lands bipartisan support

Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.