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Joint legislative committee discusses Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program

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A student does classwork on the first day of school at North Jackson Elementary School in Jackson, Miss., on Monday, July 28, 2025. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Person of the Week: Murray Ivey
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Mon,06/08/26-6:00PM , 758 Reads
“Love your family and enjoy your time with them while they are still here,” advised Murray Ivey. “Always have a couple of friends that will be there through thick and thin and will always make you laugh. Pray hard and work hard!”
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Kaharie Ratcliff Track Champion
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Mon,06/08/26-10:00AM , 722 Reads
Kaharie Ratcliff ended his junior year with a bang as he earned a championship ring in track for his 200 meter dash.
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Mable Deloris McGee
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Mon,06/08/26-12:09PM , 681 Reads
Mable Deloris McGee was the fifth child born to Leroy and Rosie Belle McGee, May 24, 1942, in Quitman, MS. She was raised in a home with strong Christian values.

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Tyler Hearn Awarded Forestry Scholarship
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Mon,06/08/26-3:00PM , 642 Reads
Tyler Hearn of the Desoto Community has been awarded a $300 scholarship from the Clarke County Forestry Association. The scholarship was presented based on an essay competition focused on forestry and natural resources.
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Quitman, 39355, MS

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87°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 94°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 97°F
Dew Point: 72°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: WSW
Wind Gust: 1 mph
Sky Cover: 34%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 72°F
Moon Rise: 3:58 AM
Moon Set: 6:53 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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