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Living a legacy: John Meredith on the work of his father, civil rights-era icon James Meredith

ATHENS, Ala. — John Meredith is his father’s son — no easy feat when you are directly descended ... Read more

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Southern states poised to act now that SCOTUS has overturned Roe

ATLANTA — Shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, Southern lawmakers forecast plans for their ... Read more

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Mississippi Audubon tracks restoration progress, new threats to Gulf of Mexico

MOSS POINT, Miss. – Captain Benny McCoy pulled the 24-foot, flat-bottomed river boat away from the dock and ... Read more

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Inside the Statehouse: “The Summer of ‘69”

As we say goodbye to the summer of 2019, allow me to reminisce with you and indeed commemorate ... Read more

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Mississippi woman’s next chapter: Writing, illustrating children’s books

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Police: Father killed 3-year-old child after failed math lesson, soiled pants

MERIDIAN, Miss. — Mississippi police told court officials Monday that a failed math lesson and soiled pants led ... Read more

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Police from 5 states go back to the classroom to learn counter drug measures

MERIDIAN, Miss. — The country’s growing opioid epidemic is forcing law enforcement agencies nationwide to address a growing problem, ... Read more

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Death of former mayoral candidate, Libertarian organizer prompts state investigation

MERIDIAN, Miss. — Mississippi officials have been called in to investigate the death of a former mayoral candidate ... Read more

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Harvard-bound Mississippi student overwhelmed by outpouring of kindness

ENTERPRISE, Miss. — Having overcome homelessness, receiving his high school diploma and earning a scholarship to Harvard University, ... Read more

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Lawmaker apologizes after saying leaders ‘should be Lynched’ for removing Confederate statues

A Mississippi state lawmaker is under fire after calling for the lynching of leaders who supported the recent ... Read more