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June marked the 55th anniversary of what has come to be known as “the war on drugs,” although five decades . . .

Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion

All of the eight public universities under IHL’s umbrella are receiving an increase in funding, with the University of Mississippi . . .

Ford chooses Michigan

Greenwood High School senior linebacker Frederrick Ford made his commitment known Thursday at The Nike Opening Finals in Beaverton, Oregon . . .

MSU Center for Simulation earns accreditation from prestigious international healthcare society

Mississippi State University’s Center for Simulation is the first of its kind in the Magnolia State to earn the Human . . .

Beware unintended consequence of funding change

As Mississippi moves toward adopting a performance-based funding model for its eight public universities, some concerns have been raised, mostly . . .

Greenwood High's Frederrick Ford committed to the University of Michigan Thursday.

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County Road 370 Closed for Repair
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Mon,06/22/26-4:41PM , 383 Reads
County Road 370 is closed to the public for now for repairs to be made. The work they are doing right now will take around two days weather permitting.

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Annette Jones Thomas
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Thu,06/25/26-5:16PM , 333 Reads
Annette Jones Thomas

August 20, 1938 – June 19, 2026

Annette Jones Thomas of Shubuta, Mississippi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 87.

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Joseph and William Allen playing golf

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Best Times With Dad
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sun,06/21/26-3:00PM , 327 Reads
People from all around proudly proclaimed both their favorite things to do with their dad and/or favorite memories that they’ve made over the years.

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Field Day at Archusa on June 27
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Mon,06/22/26-10:00AM , 294 Reads
The Chickasawhay Repeater Group is thrilled to have their second Field Day at Archusa Creek Water Park on June 27.

Members of the Chickasawhay Repeater Group, as well as the Meridian Radio Club, will have lines and ham radios set up at the lodge for anyone to come and learn about.
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