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1. UMMC reopens clinics after cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center says their clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on February 19.
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Pictured are a few members of the Forest High School Esports and Hinds Community College Esports teams. FHS members pictured from left, Tellis Pace, Jean Garcia, Gavin Rodgers and Richard Campbell.
Forest High School and Hawkins Middle School are making history as the first schools in Scott County to offer a competitive Esports program, providing students with new opportunities in academics, leadership, and career exploration.
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The Morton Lady Panthers defeated Greene County 60-31 last week to advance to Friday night’s third round match against Choctaw Central at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The girls take to the court at 7:00 p.m. Above, Coach Perry Fletcher points to the heavens as he always does. The Panthers defeated Lawrence County 43-34 last week to advance to Friday night’s 8:30 p.m. third round playoff game against Pass Christian, also at GCCC.
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The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between February 17, 2026 and February 23, 2026. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Photo by Darrell Brown, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Sebastopol Lady Bobcats defeated Bogue Chitto to advance to the third round of the playoffs. The Lady Bobcats will take on Simmons today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Raymond. School will dismiss early at noon to allow fans to travel to Raymond for the 4:00 p.m. match. Mailee Wilson and Jaiden Williams battle for a rebound.
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The Sebastopol Lady Bobcats defeated Bogue Chitto to advance to the third round of the playoffs. Lakin Musgrove drives past a defender. The Lady Bobcats will take on Simmons today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Raymond. School will dismiss early at noon to allow fans to travel to Raymond for the 4:00 p.m. match.
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Photo by Darrell Brown, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The Sebastopol Lady Bobcats defeated Bogue Chitto to advance to the third round of the playoffs. The Lady Bobcats will take on Simmons today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Raymond. School will dismiss early at noon to allow fans to travel to Raymond for the 4:00 p.m. match. Allie Burkes drains a 3 early in the game to pad the Lady Bobcats lead.
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Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation:
Our Mississippi teams have really high ceilings. They can play ball. Omaha is not out of the question for any of the three.
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This is a home that has stood since 1859, been restored, and now exists for a purpose: to hold people together in the moments that matter most.
There are some places in Mississippi that feel like they’ve been waiting on you.
Not in a spooky way — more like in a soft, romantic, “how have I never been here before?” kind of way.
Tucked into the northeast corner of the state, the Painted Lady in Iuka is one of those places.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
The 6-foot-1 junior lifted the Delta Devils to victory Saturday, only their second of the season, as he stole the in-bounds pass with seconds remaining on the clock to help MVSU claim a 72-71 Southwestern Athletic Conference win over visiting Texas Southern at the Harrison HPER Complex in Itta Bena.
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Photo by Tim Beeland, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Services for Brent Comans will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Sebastopol Baptist Church. Bro. Michael Smith and Bro. Don Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Sebastopol City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Sebastopol Baptist Church. Visitation will also be held 1 hour prior to church service.
Mr. Comans, 60, of Sebastopol passed away Friday, February 20, 2026.
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House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
White addressed school choice, PERS, teacher pay raises, Pharmacy Benefits Manager legislation and a host of other issues.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. National Guard conducting Sentry South exercises until March 6
Mississippi residents could see military activity in the skies over the next two weeks.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center has closed all of its clinics on Thursday to a cybersecurity attack.
UMMC issued the following statement:
"Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to our electronic medical records, Epic.
"Today, all UMMC clinic locations statewide are closed. Outpatient and ambulatory surgeries/procedures and imaging appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Hospital services are continuing for our patients using downtime procedures.
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Morton's Coach Perry Fletcher, left, was named District Coach of the Year.
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The Morton Lady Panthers defeated Forest 44-11 to claim their district championship last week. The Lady Panthers face Greene County Friday night in round two of the playoffs.
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Congratulations to the Sebastopol Lady Bobcats, above, who won the District championship last week, and defeated Riverside 54-31 Monday night to advance to round two of the playoffs against Bogue Chitto on Friday. The Lake Lady Hornets also won their first round playoff game 41-34 over Enterprise Monday night and advance to the second round against the winner of Tuesday night’s game between Lloyd Star and East Marion. Morton’s Lady Panthers defeated West Lauderdale Monday night in the first round 67-35 and advance to take on Greene County Friday night in round two.
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The following individuals were taken in to custody and booked in to the docket at the Scott County Jail between February 11, 2026 and February 17, 2026. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
2/11 Anthony Lajarrel Hughes, Forest, Mittimus
2/11 Jocy Nicole Graves, Walnut Grove, General Violations
2/11 Felicia Fhodes, Pelahatchie, DUI First Offense, Failure to show Proof of Liability Insurance
2/11 Edward Dean Holland Jr., Forest, Assault, Domestic Violence
2/11 Tabitha Franklin, Lena, Disturbance of Family
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Intention and innovation are around every corner at Mississippi’s first children’s museum.
There are certain places in Mississippi that don’t just hold space — they hold seasons of life.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is one of those places.
I used to take my sons there when they were little, in the days of snack cups and “Mama, watch this!”—a pure slice of motherhood.
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