Report Finds Removing Junk Food from SNAP Benefits Would Save Millions
Nearly 1 in 8 Mississippians—about 357,000 people—receive SNAP benefits to buy groceries,
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Author: Bob Bakken
Labor Day Travelers Find Lower Prices on Flights, Hotels and Car Rentals, AAA Says
The national average for a gallon of regular is expected to stay below last year’s $3.33, thanks to steady crude oil prices and few market disruptions so far this summer.
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Verne Lundquist receives AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award
The honor, first presented in 1972, is one of the bowl’s most prestigious traditions
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Northwest Women’s Soccer Aims for Repeat After Unanimous Preseason No. 1 Ranking
The Rangers’ 2025 schedule is packed with challenging opponents, including four non-conference teams and four conference rivals that are either ranked or receiving votes.
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McRae: MPACT’s Financial Comeback Continues
A lot has changed in Mississippi during my lifetime. We’ve gone from the bottom of many lists to the top.
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Kitchens: The Primary That Should Have Statewide Candidates Paying Attention
DeSoto County has long been known as a conservative stronghold.
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Harris: Ways to limit the effects of inflation on your budget
Over time, inflation can take a toll on your business and personal finances.
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Chaney: Reflecting on two decades since hurricane Katrina
Let’s pray that the next 20 years are filled with quiet storm seasons. But let’s not rely on hope or prayer alone.
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Wicker: Rides inaugural Mardi Gras Amtrak service
It was fitting that New Orleans served as the starting point for the first trip of the Mardi Gras Service.
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Northpoint Christian Falls to USJ in Season Opener, Coach Sees Progress in Young Squad
Northpoint traditionally plays the first regular season football game for any team in DeSoto County.
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