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MSDH Issues Winter Safety Tips from Falls, Carbon Monoxide and Fires

By MSDH MSDH
Tue,01/27/26-7:30PM, 587 Reads
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to remain weather alert as we continue to thaw from this week’s ice storm.
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Mississippi considers new strategy to alleviate its child care crisis

By SOPHIA PAFFENROTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY SOPHIA PAFFENROTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,01/23/26-10:32AM, 584 Reads 11,889 Statewide
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is expected to explore a funding model advocates for months have proposed as a solution to the state’s child care crisis, agency director Bob Anderson announced during a Senate Publi
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Yazoo County wins District Championship

Fri,02/20/26-4:30PM, 582 Reads
The Yazoo County Panthers were crowned the District 3-3A champions last week at Humphreys County after defeating O’Bannon 46-40 in the semifinals and Thomas Edwards 57-41 in the championship game. “This group went from being blown out, to losing close games, to now winning games,” said YCHS head coach Bryce Randall. “This feels like a relief.
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MDOT treating roads ahead of Winter Storm Fern

By MDOT MDOT
Fri,01/23/26-9:00AM, 573 Reads
On Thursday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) began operations to treat roadways in Mississippi ahead of Winter Storm Fern, which will move into the state starting Friday. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant to extreme icing to occur across the northern portion of the state, impacting travel.
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Getting a morning stretch in

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,02/13/26-11:30AM, 568 Reads

It took quite a stretch, but Yazoo Valley’s Ethan Green got the job done while repairing a line on Shurley Road. With local services now restored after days of extensive repair work, Yazoo Valley has crews assisting Twin County Electric Power Association.
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Mississippi Public Service Commission Introduces 471 Area Code for Growing 662 Region

By RACHAEL RING RACHAEL RING
Wed,01/28/26-12:00PM, 568 Reads
With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved the implementation of the new 471 area code to overlay the existing 662 area code region.
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Governor Reeves Provides Update on Severe Winter Weather

By SHELBY WILCHER SHELBY WILCHER
Tue,01/27/26-4:06PM, 561 Reads
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, two additional deaths have been reported. One in Alcorn County and one in Leflore County. This brings the total to four statewide.
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Schedule of 61st Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Events Taking Place Tomorrow, Friday, February 13, through Sunday, February 15

By HANNAH EAST HANNAH EAST
Fri,02/13/26-8:23AM, 554 Reads
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Hyde-Smith backed by a myriad of state, federal Republican elected officials

By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,01/23/26-10:20AM, 553 Reads 11,328 Statewide
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
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Levesque: Mississippi continues to raise educational standards, with opportunities ahead

By PATRICIA LEVESQUE - PATRICIA LEVESQUE -
Thu,01/29/26-5:12PM, 550 Reads 6,961 Statewide
Below is an opinion column by Patricia Levesque:
Mississippi is at a unique crossroads: celebrating what’s already been accomplished and tackling what still needs to be done.
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