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The privilege of giving to the poor

By JOHNATHAN KETTLER JOHNATHAN KETTLER
Thu,02/19/26-11:04AM, 152 Reads 3,061 Statewide
When I was a student teacher, I had a conversation with a science teacher I worked with about natural selection. I asked if she thought this process of survival of the fittest was a good thing.
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Youth baseball, softball registration underway

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,02/20/26-4:00PM, 150 Reads
Registration for local youth baseball and softball is underway, and organizers are excited for the successful programs to return to the community.
Registration for Youth Baseball will end on March 20 with a QR code available in this edition of The Herald on page 12A. Sammy Burnham will serve as commissioner this season.
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Magnolia Mornings: February 18, 2026

By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Wed,02/18/26-4:50PM, 145 Reads 3,576 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Open records law is under assault

By LAYNE BRUCE LAYNE BRUCE
Thu,02/19/26-11:00AM, 143 Reads 2,874 Statewide
Every few years, it seems some folks wake up one morning and decide the real problem in Mississippi is that citizens know too much about what their government is doing.
This is one of those years.
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Vaunted scientist to offer ‘Seven Pieces of Advice’ during Mortar Board’s Last Lecture

By BRUCE COLEMAN BRUCE COLEMAN
Wed,02/18/26-8:54AM, 141 Reads
To say that David Magers is an accomplished scientist would be a gross understatement.
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Lady Mavericks take Division II Title

Fri,02/20/26-5:00PM, 139 Reads
The path may have been unlikely, but the destination was still sweet for the Lady Mavericks of Manchester who turned a semifinal loss in the MAIS Class 2A North State Tournament into a Class 2A title with a thrilling 42-40 win over River Oaks.
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House Education Committee kills all but two Senate education bills

By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,02/19/26-9:50AM, 136 Reads 1,907 Statewide
Neither of the bills dealt with education freedom. The House Education Chairman said he expected Wednesday’s committee meeting to be the last for this session but “that’s subject to change.”
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The Thrill of Victory

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,02/20/26-2:14PM, 135 Reads
Coach Dewayne Cupples gives Alley Grace Ables a hug during the Lady Mavericks’ celebration after securing the AA Division II Championship Title following a nail-biting 42-40 victory over River Oaks School. The Lady Mavericks headed to the MAIS Overall Tournament this Wednesday at Mississippi College, where they will faced Pillow Academy.
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Natural Science Museum Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb 17

By MDWFP MDWFP
Mon,02/16/26-10:00AM, 134 Reads
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites families looking for exciting summer camp experiences for their children ages PreK3 – Grade 12 to look no further!
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Annual county wildlife banquet to be held Saturday

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,02/20/26-5:00PM, 131 Reads
It’s time to celebrate a successful hunting season while raising funds for a good cause.
The annual Yazoo County Wildlife Banquet will be held Saturday at the Benton Academy gym.
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