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Below is a political opinion column by Ashby Foote: The Iran conflict combined with the event in Venezuela could be . . .

Mississippi looks to capitalize on new critical minerals industry

“It aligns with President Donald J. Trump’s Energy Dominance agenda, and it will help strengthen America’s economy, energy independence, and . . .

Families of men killed or hurt by law enforcement urge Mississippi officials to stop blocking public records

The families of four men who died or allegedly were beaten in encounters with Mississippi law enforcement gathered outside the . . .

Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years

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I have been a Southerner all of my life, even though I have lived in non-Southern places at times. Each . . .

Families from across Mississippi gathered for a press conference urging state officials to release public records sooner following fatal and violent encounters involving law enforcement on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Walter Sillers Building in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Davis, Brady, Hopkins, and Ladner Retire at BankPlus After Years of Service
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,05/23/26-10:00AM , 2,473 Reads
After providing decades of excellent service to their customers at BankPlus, Tim Davis, Jenny Brady, Brenda Hopkins, and Tammy Ladner have all decided that the time has come to retire.
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Crime Report for May 12, 2026 - May 18, 2026
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Fri,05/22/26-4:30PM , 1,288 Reads
The arrest records are published weekly and information in the records is obtained directly from the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Docket Book. Names of those arrested are not and will not be withheld by request or fee. The arrest docket book is public record and is permissible to view by the public.

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Exceptional Ed Graduation
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,05/23/26-3:20PM , 809 Reads
Three of the most exceptional kids at Quitman High School experienced walked an aisle to graduate from the exceptional education program on April 17, 2026.
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Quitman 2026 Salutatorian
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,05/23/26-3:10PM , 803 Reads
Keeleigh Rush is the Salutatorian for Quitman High School.
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Quitman, 39355, MS

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Current Temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 70%
Max Temp: 85°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 90°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 100%
Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: SSE
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Sky Cover: 76%
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
Moon Rise: 4:50 PM
Moon Set: 3:18 AM

A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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