Education was the signature issue of the ’26 legislative session. What happened?
By Devna Bose | Originally published by Mississippi Today What began as all cylinders firing on an education policy-focused legislative
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Former House Speaker Philip Gunn expected to announce this month he’s running for governor
By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today Former House Speaker Philip Gunn is expected to announce on Tuesday,
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Photo gallery: Mississippi Legislature wraps up its 2026 session
By Vickie D. King and Eric J. Shelton | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility.
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PCSO lobby and administration offices closed Friday for Good Friday and Easter observance
The PCSO said its front lobby and administration offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday and Easter. The agency said the jail and patrol will remain operational and offices will reopen Monday, April 6.
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Southaven cancels outdoor Easter Egg Hunt due to forecast, offers indoor photos with Easter Bunny
Southaven officials have canceled the outdoor Easter Egg Hunt amid rain concerns but will host indoor Easter Bunny photos at the BankPlus Sports Center on April 4.
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In unsettling times, Mississippi Museum of Art strives to offer respite with Art and Coffee
By Monique Davis | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Amid national surge in constitutional challenges to ICE detention, Mississippi cases remain undecided
By Katherine Lin and Mukta Joshi | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote
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Reeves vetoes bill aimed at increasing oversight of his spending federal rural health funds
By Gwen Dilworth | Originally published by Mississippi Today Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the
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Jonathan Bigham to Keynote Grits & Government on April 23
Jonathan Bigham of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department will be the keynote speaker at the Grits & Government breakfast on April 23, organizers said. The event is sponsored by Bazar’s Bakery & Restaurant and Aftrglo Medical Aesthetics.
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Playing With a Purpose tournament supports The Arc Northwest Mississippi
Organizers said the annual Playing With a Purpose golf tournament raises funds for programs at The Arc Northwest Mississippi. Participants can enter as a team or sponsor the event.
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