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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues . . .

Brent Comans

Services for Brent Comans will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Sebastopol Baptist Church. Bro. Michael Smith . . .

Cox: Why I am for all students, not just those in my public schools

Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox: Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited . . .

Lawmakers want to end the need for envelopes when voting absentee

How they get there is up for debate, as competing bills have been offered in the House and Senate. The . . .

The Other Side Podcast - Fresh eyes: New lawmakers give their take on the Mississippi Legislature

Sens. Kamesha Mumford of Jackson and Justin Pope of Pope (yes, Pope) share their insight and experiences as freshmen lawmakers . . .

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Morton News
By FRISKY ROLAND
Thu,02/19/26-10:49AM , 260 Reads
Announcements: Reminder — Morton United Methodist Church invites those wishing to observe Ash Wednesday to do so from 7:30 a.m.-12 noon and at the Ash Wednesday Service at 5:45 p.m.
We Care Missions Food Distribution is scheduled on Friday, February 27 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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Harkins: Ensuring a private ballot vote on unionization efforts - Setting clear expectations for taxpayers’ dollars
By JOSH HARKINS - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,02/23/26-9:58AM , 126 Reads 2,707 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Josh Harkins:

State Senator Josh Harkins says when taxpayer dollars are invested, Mississippi has the right to define the terms of that partnership — including the expectation that workers’ choices about representation are made through a private ballot.
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Forest News
Thu,02/19/26-10:48AM , 209 Reads
Happy Birthday:
Feb. 18: Brian Busbee, Thomas W. Colbert, Randy Trest, Billy Ray Crolwell, Martha Measells, Emily Carol Lowrey, Paul Risher, Hiram Richardson.
Feb. 19: Harvey Gene Mathis, Addie Lee McWilliams, Patricia Hollingsworth, Joey Kenna, Lee Moore, Tina Davis.
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The privilege of giving to the poor
By JOHNATHAN KETTLER
Thu,02/19/26-11:10AM , 357 Reads 4,959 Statewide
When I was a student teacher, I had a conversation with a science teacher I worked with about natural selection. I asked if she thought this process of survival of the fittest was a good thing.
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Bill that would help cover costs for learning skilled trades lands bipartisan support

Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.