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Ida B. Wells and Tim Kalich will be included in Mississippi Press Hall of Fame

Ida B. Wells and Tim Kalich will be inducted into the Mississippi Press Hall of Fame on June 26 in Biloxi.

Hinds detainees in Delta prison injured during attacks they say are gang connected

Two Hinds County detainees at the private Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility said they were attacked with knives. It was the second time for one of them.

Jackson State’s new president will receive leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil

New Jackson State President Denise Jones Gregory will receive leadership training as she works to bring stability to the historically Black university.

Q&A: Jackson State President Denise Jones Gregory shares the path ahead for the university 

Jackson State President Denise Jones Gregory describes effective leadership as being about “trust, communication and shared purpose.”

Expert: Mississippi least transparent on how it’s spending federal rural health money

Some state lawmakers have expressed frustration at the limited role they have played in the application and appropriation of the money and criticized what they see as Gov. Tate Reeves’ lack of transparency in administering the program.

Data centers likely increasing Mississippi power rates, new report claims

A report by Synapse Energy Economics Inc. estimates that Amazon data center projects have already increased rates for Entergy Mississippi’s residential customers by $10.60 each month.

State leaders give thoughts on AI, Pope Leo. Data center pushback continues: Mississippi Marketplace

Bill Cork, the executive director of Mississippi Development Authority, weighed in on Pope Leo XIV’s recent encyclical on AI.

Democratic leaders in Mississippi and 4 other states say South Carolina should lead the 2028 presidential primary calendar

Democratic leaders in Mississippi and four other Southern states are advocating for South Carolina to keep its spot as the first to vote in 2028 presidential primaries.

Mississippi: The Diamond State, with wins in baseball and softball at all levels

Mississippi teams are enjoying success in college baseball and college softball this season. This includes the Pearl River softball team winning the junior college national championship.

Former Greenwood police officer to serve 7 ½ years for drug trafficking conspiracy

Former Greenwood Police Officer Jamario Sanford, among several Delta law enforcement members, charged in an FBI drug trafficking sting, was sentenced Wednesday.