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Foster Grandparent Program Shows Some Love to Diversicare Residents

The Lauderdale County Foster Grandparent Program, which is sponsored by Multi-County Community Service Agency and serves in Lauderdale County, Clarke . . .

DeSoto County residents sue over new circuit, chancery court districts

The plaintiffs allege that the reason the state allowed the creation of the majority-minority district was based on race, and . . .

Mississippi brings in $176.7 million above revenue estimate for FY 2026

The Magnolia State’s year-to-date tax collections were $87.6 million, or 1.15% above the prior year’s collections. The Legislative Budget Office’s . . .

From Wanted to Captured by QPD!

Geovante Pierre Carter, age 34 from Stonewall, was successfully captured by the Quitman Police Department on Monday, July 6, 2026 . . .

Three Jones College Administrators Receive Department of Defense Patriot Award

Three Jones College administrators have been recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of . . .

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game—It’s Time to Coach Again
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,07/11/26-10:00AM , 813 Reads
Brian Goodman has worked in the education field for 26 years, and he has loved the different positions he has worked in over that time. Out of the different titles and leadership positions he has held over the years, his favorite position has been coach.
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By DALE MCKEE
Wed,07/08/26-10:00AM , 691 Reads
The United States Men’s Soccer team lost to Turkey on a last second shot, 3-2, Thursday night in LA. The U.S. team, despite the loss, won Group D and advanced to the Round of 32. This is the knockout round of the World Cup. It’s win or go home. The U.S.
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Crisis not over for youth courts
Wed,07/08/26-4:46PM , 606 Reads 12,964 Statewide
A crisis in Mississippi’s youth court system has been avoided for now.

Intervention by two higher courts — one federal, one state — has allowed the youth court system to continue dealing with allegations of juvenile delinquency or child abuse and neglect.
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Alisa “Lisa” Bennett
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Thu,07/09/26-12:58PM , 561 Reads
In Loving Memory of Alisa “Lisa” Bennett

August 6, 1964 - June 25, 2026

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Quitman, 39355, MS

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Current Temp

87°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 92°F
Min Temp: 73°F
Feels Like: 95°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 35%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 3:36 AM
Moon Set: 6:50 PM

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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