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Entergy is going to build a new natural gas-fired generating plant for Amazon’s Canton Data Centers. Where? Not in my . . .

Five new degree programs approved for Mississippi State University

Four of the programs are first of their kinds in the Magnolia State, not offered at other public universities in . . .

Scott County 4-H Shooting Sports County Match results

Scott County 4-H Shooting Sports had their annual county match on Tuesday, April 22nd. These youth have been practicing once . . .

Local law enforcement officers receive ‘Top Cop’ awards

A police officer and a sheriff’s deputy were recognized during a statewide awards ceremony as “Top Cops” last week for . . .

Forest welcomes new police chief

A large crowd gathered in the board room at Forest City Hall last Tuesday afternoon to officially meet, greet, and . . .

Jr. II and III .22 Rifle Participants, from left, Logan Craig, Jacob Craig, Ross Lyon, Grayson Lewis, and Wes Compton.

Chief Deputy Brad Ellis, center, of the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, received the “Top Cop” Award on May 13. He is congratulated by Secretary of State Michael Watson and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch.

Chief Steven Bell and Assistant Chief Jody Stewart

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By THELMA KEYES
Fri,05/23/25-9:53PM , 70 Reads
Don’t Overthink
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By DELIE SHEPARD
Fri,05/23/25-6:50PM , 74 Reads
60-Year Celebration
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Opinion: An update on 2027 candidates 3o3s2m
Fri,05/23/25-6:46PM , 152 Reads 1,350 Statewide
More than two years out, the campaigns for statewide office in Mississippi are well under way — and if anything, it appears that more people than ever are interested in running.
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District 4 Supervisor Steve Gaines at the Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, May 15, 2025. Credit: Mukta Joshi/Mississippi Today

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Rankin County citizens grapple with lengthy procedure to remove county supervisor 1cj65
By MUKTA JOSHI AND STEPH QUINN - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,05/23/25-2:32PM , 154 Reads 1,335 Statewide
A group of Rankin County citizens said they will start a petition to remove Supervisor Steve Gaines from office, following Gaines’ recent comments referring to two Black men tortured by white deputies as “dopers” and rapists.

But they said they will face an uphill battle in order for the governor to consider their petition.
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Opinion: An update on 2027 candidates 495u38

More than two years out, the campaigns for statewide office in Mississippi are well under way — and if anything, it appears that more people than ever are interested in running.