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Panthers Honored on the Senate floor

The Morton Panthers basketball team was honored in the closing days of the 2026 Legislative Session by the Mississippi Senate . . .

Women’s Luncheon coming next week

One of the most popular events sponsored by the Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is set for next Wednesday, April . . .

Legacy and community celebrate the life and legacy of coach, eductor, and election commissioner Roy Pinkston

“People die suddenly all the time, so it could happen to us at any moment. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow . . .

Hospital closure not guaranteed

Greenwood Leflore Hospital says it could close in two months even while it continues to negotiate a deal for another . . .

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The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between . . .

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    By SENATOR ROGER WICKER
    Mon,04/13/26-11:22AM , 891 Reads 7,305 Statewide

    Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:

    U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says Mississippi is on the cutting-edge of defense innovation and calls on his colleagues to invest in innovative defense manufacturers.

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    St. John: Life at the table

    By ROBERT ST. JOHN
    Mon,04/13/26-9:08AM , 890 Reads 8,032 Statewide

    Robert St. John says he’s spent a lot of money over the years trying to become a better businessman and a better leader. None of it came close to what his grandmother did.

    Before the restaurants, before the trips, before any of it — there was my grandmother’s table.

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    Magnolia Mornings: April 13, 2026

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    Mon,04/13/26-9:02AM , 781 Reads 9,741 Statewide

    Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion

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    Friedeman: Spiritual revival – Is the key actually wanting “less”

    By MATT FRIEDEMAN - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
    Mon,04/13/26-9:14AM , 751 Reads 7,374 Statewide

    Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:

    We would be wise to consider John the Baptist’s words in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Less of ourselves and more Jesus – the key to truly abundant life. 

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Gunn officially enters the Mississippi Governor race

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“We need a big gun for Mississippi,” said a 100-year-old supporter with a laugh at Gunn’s announcement on Tuesday in Clinton.

Former Speaker of the House Philip Gunn officially threw his hat in the ring for Governor of Mississippi on Tuesday.

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