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Louisiana created a market to reduce water pollution. Will it actually work?
Louisiana Illuminator
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July 3, 2025
Imagine you love cherry cheesecake, and you’re happy to find out that your local bakery makes the delicious, decadent dessert every Saturday. But they only make a certain amount per week; after that, there’s no more. Your neighbors also love...
Inside Brian O’Connor’s first month as Mississippi State baseball coach: Ace Reese and more
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Brian O'Connor addresses rumors surrounding Ace Reese's potential transfer, emphasizing Reese's commitment to Mississippi State. He outlines the team's potential remaining needs in the transfer portal. He shares anecdotes about his adjustment to...
Anglers gather for 77th Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo
WLOX - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Thursday marks the start of the Mississippi Deep Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. 77 years in the making, the rodeo reels in only the best fishermen. The four-day competition takes place ever year during the week of Independence...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 1, 2025
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 1, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 1 drawing 01-17-18-29-33 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
Person of the Day | Dr. Emmett Stringer: Columbus Dentist, Former Mississippi NAACP President
Mississippi Free Press
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July 3, 2025
COLUMBUS, Miss.—Many longtime residents of Columbus, Mississippi, have memories of Dr. Emmett Stringer examining their teeth, or they recall encountering Stringer, a dentist and the founder of the Columbus, Miss., NAACP chapter, while visiting...
Increase In Fraudulent Business Filings
Lexology
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Written by Steven Weigler of Emerge Counsel How Can You Protect Yourself and Your Business? What Is A Fraudulent Business Filing? The phrase is relatively self-explanatory: any business filing obtained, changed, or filed without authorization...
Deputies foil $8,500 bank fraud, Alabama pair arrested in Newnan
The Newnan Times-Herald - Georgia
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A man and woman from Alabama were arrested on June 27 after attempting to use a false identity at a local bank. Coweta County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call at Regions Bank, located at 3111 Highway 34 E, just before 11 a.m. Taliyah...
Mississippi Agricultural Commissioner tours oyster farms, observes growing and harvesting
WLOX - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson got his first look at the 466-acre Deer Island Aquaculture Park to see how oyster farmers are growing and harvesting Mississippi oysters. Like other homegrown crops, Gipson...
Mississippi, Alabama senators voted in favor of 'big, beautiful bill'
WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
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WASHINGTON (WTVA) — The U.S. senators from Mississippi and Alabama voted in favor of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi and Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt of Alabama — all...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Mississippi County in week ending June 28?
SE Missouri News
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July 3, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...
Evans to compete for Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi
The Meridian Star - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Published 12:04 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 Chloe Evans. Submitted photo Distinguished Young Woman of Lauderdale County Chloe Evans will be one of 32 Mississippi high school seniors competing for more than $36,000 in college scholarships when the...
New Mississippi Laws: Direct Wine Shipments, Community Health Worker Program and More
Mississippi Free Press
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July 3, 2025
New Mississippi laws change how patients access physician-administered drugs, add a community health worker program to the Mississippi State Department of Health, authorize the direct shipment of wine and ban diversity, equity and inclusion...
Visit Vicksburg’s Strickland to serve as president of Mississippi Tourism Association
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Visit Vicksburg’s Strickland to serve as president of Mississippi Tourism Association Published 12:06 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA), the state’s voice of tourism for more than35 years, has announced its...
Clarion Ledger named best large publication in Mississippi by MPA
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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MEMPHIS — The Clarion Ledger has been honored by the Mississippi Press Association, winning the General Excellence Award as the top large publication in Mississippi. In Class A, the state's largest class, the Clarion Ledger was named first place....
Federal agency restores family-planning money to a Mississippi group
WDAM - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - The nonprofit group that administers federal family planning money in Mississippi had its funding restored Wednesday, one month after it was forced to lay off half its staff and three months after its funding...
Mississippi Top Reads for week of July 6
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Sunday, July 6, 2025 1. “Atmosphere,” Taylor Jenkins Reid, Ballantine Books 2. “Jacktown USA,” Kamel King, Republic 3. “The Dude,” Steve Robertson, Crane Publishing 4. “Rooftop,” Darden North, Independent Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily...
Mary Means Business: New bakery coming to Starkville
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Taylor Made Cake is opening up its second location in Starkville, y’all. The wildly popular cake bakery in the New Hope area will open, fingers crossed, Frosted Fork by the end of July in the old Biscuit Lady shop on South Washington. Taylor...
Newly elected Mayor Thompson: Meeting with State Auditor’s Office was to ensure full financial compliance
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Newly elected Mayor Thompson: Meeting with State Auditor’s Office was to ensure full financial compliance Published 9:28 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 Recently elected Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson announced that he has met with officials from the...
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mississippi County in week ending June 28?
SE Missouri News
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July 3, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...
'American Idol' rejects Mississippi city honor citing threats
Indianapolis Star - Indiana
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New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts is scooping up honors and preparing to head out on tour with Brandy and Monica, including an Indy stop in October. One honor he’s passing on, though, is recognition from a Mississippi town, saying there...