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3 candidates running for Senate District 42 in August’s special primary election
WDAM - Mississippi
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July 9, 2025
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Three candidates are running for the state Senate District 42 seat in August’s special primary election. No Democrats are on the ballot, leaving only Republican incumbent Robin Robinson and challengers Randy Robinson and...
MSU’s Parisi named SOS Children’s Villages International board chair
Mississippi State University
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July 9, 2025
Contact: Carl Smith STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State data science specialist known across the globe for his work is now the chair of an international organization supporting children without parental care. Domenico “Mimmo” Parisi (Photo by...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 6, 2025
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 6, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 6 drawing 03-06-29-33-34 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
Politics has destroyed patriotism. We must return to mutual respect.
USA Today - Virginia
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Are you proud to be an American? Many Americans aren't. Or at least, that's what a new poll from Gallup found. The survey, released June 30 before the Independence Day holiday, found 58% adults in the United States consider themselves "extremely"...
Does a Confederate monument represent Brandon, Mississippi? Locals weigh in at town hall
Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
BRANDON, Miss. (AP) — Rankin County residents packed Brandon City Hall to discuss whether a Confederate statue belongs in the Mississippi town’s center where a bulk of local traffic flows. But most took stances on whether it represents heritage or...
Mockingbird to host 10th annual Frida Fest for Second Saturday
Sea Coast Echo - Mississippi
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People all over the Gulf South are hastily preparing their uni-brows and flower crowns for this Saturday’s 10th annual Frida Fest in Old Town Bay St. Louis, which just happens to coincide with the Old Town Merchants Association’s Second Saturday...
KASU News: Advocates reflect on legislature, Medicaid changes, and more
KASU - Arkansas
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Today’s headlines from KASU News include Arkansas advocates reviewing the highs and lows of the 2025 legislative session, including new restrictions on the ballot initiative process and support for free school breakfast. Arkansas has the...
See Purple Paint in Mississippi? Time To Turn Around Right Now
B100 - Iowa
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July 9, 2025
While you're out exploring the wilderness on a nice summer hike, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation. While you're enjoying that natural...
Is it legal to leave children home alone in Pennsylvania?
Go Erie - Pennsylvania
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Most schools have let out for the summer and your child is another year older. You may be wondering if your children are old enough to be left alone? Or are they old enough to babysit their siblings? Here's what the law says in your state. Some...
Illinois Launches Black Carp Bounty—$100 Per Fish
1520 The Ticket - Minnesota
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July 14, 2025
If you fish for fun, food, or just for peace and quiet, your next cast could pay off in a surprising way. Anglers in Illinois, and 26 other states, can now earn up to $1,000 a month for helping stop an invasive species that’s wreaking havoc on our...
US Capital B In the Mississippi Delta, Black Farmers Are Rebuilding the Legacy of Land Ownership
Yahoo News
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JONESTOWN, Miss. — As Pastor Bennie Brown sat in the bright red pews of St. James Missionary Baptist, just a few feet away from the podium where he preaches every Sunday, the 71-year-old farmer recalled feeling the spiritual presence of the...
Yazoo backwater pumps: What they mean for the Mississippi South Delta
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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The 2019 South Delta flood devastated the region, submerging land, killing wildlife, and crippling the local economy. Pumps designed to mitigate future flooding are planned, offering hope to residents and businesses. Concerns remain about the...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 5, 2025
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 5, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 5 drawing 17-19-24-25-34 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
Traveling Nationally? What Mississippi Residents Need to Know About State-Specific Laws
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
For Mississippi residents, traveling to other parts of the country is a great way to experience new places, but it also means navigating a different set of local laws. While many rules are consistent nationwide, states have the authority to...
LeClaire vineyard partners with non-profit Mississippi Bend Trykes for Wine Run 5K fundraiser
KWQC - Iowa
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July 9, 2025
LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) -Olathea Creek Vineyard & Winery is proud to announce a partnership with Mississippi Bend Trykes for the upcoming Olathea Creek Wine Run 5K, taking place Saturday, July 19 at the winery’s scenic location at 23456 Great River...
The Ugly Politics of Jackson, Mississippi’s Ongoing Water Crisis
The New Republic
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According to Floyd, the situation has improved in recent years, but by no means are the water issues gone. Some neighborhoods, which have yet to be repaired, still have to deal with discolored water, sewage backups, and low pressure. When the...
Frank Lloyd Wright’s The Fountainhead – a shining example of Usonian design – is now on the market
Wallpaper*
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July 14, 2025
The Fountainhead, also known as the J. Willis Hughes House, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1948, when he was 81 years old. It was constructed between 1950 and 1954 for oil speculator J. Willis Hughes, who lived there until 1980. The home...
With their megabill signed into law, Republicans seek to buck midterm history: From the Politics Desk
Yahoo News
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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Steve Kornacki...
MLB Draft 2025: Every Florida HS, college star selected on Day 2
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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Day 2 of the 2025 MLB Draft has arrived. Following Sunday’s opening three rounds, the Chicago White Sox are now on the clock with the fourth round set to get underway at 11:30 a.m. Monday. The second day of the MLB Draft concludes at the end of...
Mama Mosie Burks, Legendary Gospel Singer And Lead Vocalist In Mississippi Mass Choir, Dies At 92
Black Enterprise
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July 8, 2025
Burks was known for her humility yet huge impact in the world of gospel music. Mama Mosie Burks, a legendary gospel singer known for her vocals in the Mississippi Mass Choir, has died at age 92. Burks garnered fame as the revered lead vocalist...