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PoliticsMay 2, 2026

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting


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PoliticsApr 25, 2026
Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is announcing a special session for judicial redistricting following an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a major Voting Rights Act case

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General newsApr 23, 2026
6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme

Six current or former Mississippi law officers have pleaded guilty to charges arising from what prosecutors described as a drug trafficking bribery scheme

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BusinessApr 17, 2026
Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi

Retailers that sell liquor and wine in Mississippi are experiencing delays in deliveries to their businesses due to problems at a state warehouse

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General newsApr 12, 2026
Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

America’s history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary

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EntertainmentApr 9, 2026
Miniature art transforms an alley into a surrealist wonderland at 'Mississippi's Tiniest Museum'

The miniature art installations at what’s known as “Mississippi’s Tiniest Museum” have transformed an alley into a major community hub and tourist destination

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SportsApr 2, 2026
Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Delta State became one of women’s basketball’s early powerhouses under coach Margaret Wade and star player Lusia Harris


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Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
General newsSep 11, 2026

Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune

Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month

General newsSep 11, 2026

Mississippi police arrested a man in the death Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month

Mississippi police arrested a man in the death Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month

SportsSep 10, 2026

Mississippi coach Pete Golding aims to eradicate erratic play in Week 2 against Charlotte

After erratic play nearly cost No. 9 Mississippi a season-opening setback, coach Pete Golding has made consistency an over-arching theme while preparing for Saturday’s home opener against Charlotte

SportsSep 6, 2026

Taylor throws for 354 yards and 4 TDs, Mississippi State routs Louisiana-Monroe 62-13

Kamario Taylor passed for 354 yards and four touchdowns, added 59 yards and a score on the ground, and Mississippi State cruised past Louisiana-Monroe 62-13 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday

SportsSep 6, 2026

Robinson throws 3TDs, Albert has 3 INTs and Anderson wins in his Southern Miss head-coaching debut

Steven Robinson rushed for three touchdowns and Kobi Albert intercepted three passes as Southern Miss rolled past Alcorn State 49-3 on Saturday to give Blake Anderson his first win as the Golden Eagles’ head coach