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The defense technology company said its project corporate investment on the expansion will exceed $25 million. The Mississippi Development Authority . . .

Teacher pay raise bills die on deadline day

House and Senate Education Committee chairs say they intend to continue the push for salary increases for educators this session . . .

Dante’s Divine Comedy

“Midway in our mortal life, I found me in a dark wood, Gone astray from the direct road . . . .

Mississippi has momentum and prosperity

Too many young people still leave Mississippi to chase opportunities elsewhere. MCPP is on a mission to help change that . . .

White whines over school choice

Poor Speaker White. His omnibus school choice bill got short shrift in the Senate. His resort now appears to be . . .

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Special called board meeting to address movie company’s request
By TIM BEELAND
Thu,03/05/26-11:08AM , 2,113 Reads
The Scott County Board of Supervisors have posted notice that they will convene for a “Special Called Meeting” Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.
The notice states the meeting will be for the “Discussion and potential action related to the potential of live action filming to be conducted in Scott County and/or on county-owned property.”
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Distinguished Young Woman of Scott County
Wed,03/04/26-8:36AM , 466 Reads
AliBeth Wilborne, second from left, a student at East Rankin Academy, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Scott County 2027 Saturday night in Sebastopol. Wilborne is the daughter of Sarah and Shane Wilbourne.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital weighing possible takeover bid by UMMC, letter of intent shows
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Sat,03/07/26-9:00PM , 655 Reads 10,967 Statewide
Greenwood Leflore Hospital signed a letter of intent to discuss the possibility of the University of Mississippi Medical Center taking over its services, according to state and local officials and an excerpted document obtained by Mississippi Today.
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Primary Election set for Tuesday March 10
Wed,03/04/26-8:40AM , 758 Reads
Mississippi’s 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on Tuesday, March 10, is less than one week away.
In Scott County the ballot will include:
For United States Senate, Republican Ticket, Sarah Adlakha vs incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital weighing possible takeover bid by UMMC, letter of intent shows

Greenwood Leflore Hospital signed a letter of intent to discuss the possibility of the University of Mississippi Medical Center taking over its services, according to state and local officials and an excerpted document obtained by Mississippi Today.

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