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STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Coahoma County firefighters receive bottled water donation

COAHOMA COUNTY — Donald Green and the Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Worker Opportunities Inc. donated bottled water to the Coahoma County Fire Department to help keep firefighters hydrated during emergency calls, training and daily operations. A photo shared by the department shows cases of bottled water stacked on...

Coahoma County, MS · 1d
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This Clarksdale, Mississippi Barbecue Counter Has Served Tamales And Pulled Pork Since 1924, And It All Started With A Lebanese Family

A faded sign, a gravel lot, and the smell of smoke were all it took to pull us off the highway in Mississippi. We were only looking for a quick lunch between blues landmarks, with two hungry kids in the back seat. What we found was a small barbecue counter...

Clarksdale, MS · 3d
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The 8 Mississippi Farms Where You Can Fill Your Freezer With Beef For Less Than The Supermarket

A gravel road, a hand-painted sign, and a cooler in the back seat turned an ordinary Mississippi Saturday into a lesson in how families can eat better for less. Buying beef straight from a farm, by the share or in bulk, often stretches a grocery budget further than weekly trips to the meat counter.

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Candidate seeks legal action in Elaine mayoral race

ELAINE, Ark. — Another candidate is now seeking legal action in the disputed Elaine mayoral election. Michael Cravens filed an amended motion this week seeking to intervene in the existing lawsuit involving James White Sr.’s eligibility. Cravens finished third in last week’s general election behind current mayor Lisa...

Elaine, AR · 2d
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Clarksdale Municipal School District Encourages Mask Use as Respiratory Illnesses Rise

Clarksdale Municipal School District has clarified that a previously announced mask mandate for the district on Nov. 10 to help the district address a growing number of respiratory illnesses is instead only encouraging mask usage. The initial announcement drew mixed reactions after a Facebook post informed parents and students that the district would require masks until further notice.

Clarksdale, MS · 2d

WREG

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Italian manufacturer to open first U.S. operations in MS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Semar, an Italian manufacturer specializing in the production of transformers and power modules, is bringing its first U.S. operations to Senatobia, Mississippi, this year. The Italy-based company says the project represents a corporate investment of $542,000 and will create 35 jobs. They plan to lease 100,000 square feet of an existing facility […]

Senatobia, MS · 1d

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The Massive Mississippi Flea Market Where You Can Dig Through Vinyl Records, Vintage Clothes And Antiques For Hours

A quick stop for a stretch break in the Mississippi Delta turned into an entire afternoon of digging through old records, glowing glass and racks of jackets from decades ago. The door looked ordinary, but the aisles kept rolling on long past where any shop should end. For families, it...

Cleveland, MS · 1d

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Fill Your Freezer For Months At These 5 Mississippi Farms Selling Beef And Pork In Bulk

Grocery store meat prices keep climbing, and that pushed me to start looking at farms around Mississippi instead. What I found surprised me: quiet gravel roads, small farm stores, and families who raise cattle and hogs on open pasture and sell straight to you. Buying beef and pork in bulk can stock your freezer for months, save trips to the store, and give kids a real look at where dinner comes from.

Mississippi · 13d

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Northwest Holds Ribbon Cutting for Centennial Bell Tower

Northwest Mississippi Community College held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Centennial Bell Tower Nov. 5 on the main campus in Senatobia. The Centennial Bell Tower was prominently built […]

Senatobia, MS · 2d

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FOX13 Investigates: Court closures in one Mississippi circuit create delays for defendants, families

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Defendants and families are stuck in limbo in one Mississippi court circuit after two months of staggered closures. FOX13 Investigates found out a judge in Circuit District 11 issued an order to close courts in Coahoma, Tunica, Quitman, and Bolivar Counties for different weeks for two months. The order lasts from October 6 to the last week of November.

Bolivar County, MS · 2d

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A Mississippi county moved more voters to inactive in the leadup to Election Day than any other. Here’s what happened.

This story was published by Votebeat in partnership with Mississippi Today. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration. Mississippi Today is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering justice, voting rights, politics, education, health and culture. Sign up for Votebeat’s free newsletters here and Mississippi Today’s free newsletters here . HERNANDO, Miss. – Dozens of people crowded into the old Trustmark Bank building in downtown on Wednesday afternoon to watch DeSoto County’s election officials pore over bins of ballots in a longtime Republican stronghold key to the political earthquake that has rattled Mississippi. DeSoto, a Memphis suburb just below the Mississippi border, has been solid Trump country . Until now. A jolt of Democratic enthusiasm and a slump in Republican voters appears to have delivered DeSoto County for Democrat Scott Colom, the Mississippi district attorney declared the winner Wednesday night over GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. DeSoto’s proximity to Memphis has established the county as a bright spot locally. It’s a center of economic development in America’s poorest state and the fastest-growing county amid statewide population decline, attracting Memphis suburbanites and Elon Musk-backed data centers alike. But the county has drawn an uncomfortable spotlight since last

Desoto County, MS · 2d

WREG

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Veteran sheriff reflects on memories of his time during war

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and as we salute our veterans, we are honoring their commitment to country, their service, and sacrifice. That includes DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle, who saw combat as a Marine during “Operation Desert Storm.” Sheriff Tuggle talked about his time in the Marine Corps with WREG’s Mike Suriani […]

Desoto County, MS · 3d

The Panolian

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South Panola opens playoffs at Neshoba

South Panola will begin its pursuit of a Class 6A state football championship on the road Friday night when the Tigers travel to Philadelphia to face Neshoba Central. Kickoff is […]

Batesville, MS · 3d

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No emails and office chaos for thousands during Microsoft Outlook outage

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Many have undoubtedly noticed problems with emails and other online communications if they use Microsoft Outlook. The tech giant’s outage has affected millions around the globe while halting business efforts here at home. “I’m supposed to be in Batesville at a closing right now, and...

Mississippi · 23h

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Make a Weekend of Holiday Magic in Cleveland, Mississippi

By the time Cleveland, Mississippi, gets its Christmas lights on, your sensible plan to be home by bedtime is in trouble. Downtown glows, somebody suggests another walk, and the car keys stay in your pocket. You came to see the lights. Now you’re wondering what tomorrow might hold if you booked a room tonight.

Cleveland, MS · 2d

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Northwest men’s golf takes second at Bobcat Invitational

LAUREL – The #20 Northwest Mississippi Community College men’s golf team had one of their best performances of the year in MACCC tournament action to kick off the week, finishing in second place at the Bobcat Invitational, hosted by Jones College at Laurel Country Club. The Rangers had...

Laurel, MS · 1d

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Mississippi lands global investment as Semar Electric brings manufacturing facility to Senatobia

MISSISSIPPI. - Semar Electric selects Senatobia for first U.S. manufacturing facility. A global electrical company is bringing its first American manufacturing operation to Mississippi, state officials announced. Semar Electric has chosen Senatobia as the site for the new facility, marking a significant international investment in the state. The project is...

Senatobia, MS · 1d

Mississippi Sports Group

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Games To Watch: Unbeaten hosts face playoff tests from Tupelo to Winona

Tupelo, Winona and Lake Cormorant take unbeaten football records into home playoff games Friday, November 13, with three visiting teams

Winona, MS · 1d