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Gipson, Watson stump for higher office at Neshoba

Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson and Secretary of State Michael Watson have announced runs for Governor and Lt. Governor, respectively, in . . .

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As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; — Psalm . . .

It’s finally time to do something

Americans and their elected leaders in Washington have put off changes to the Social Security and Medicare systems for years . . .

Person of the Week: Lee Beech

“Treat people the way you’d want to be treated,” advised Lee Beech. “Nowadays, it seems like people want something for . . .

Meridian Inmates Will No Longer Be Held in Clarke County

The last day that the Clarke County Jail will house inmates for the Meridian Police Department will be July 7 . . .

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Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - The Madison Journal
Tue,06/30/26-9:58AM , 2,668 Reads 34,686 Statewide
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship Tuesday, ruling that children born in the United States to parents who lack legal status or have temporary permission to be in the country are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Meridian Inmates Will No Longer Be Held in Clarke County
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Mon,06/29/26-10:00AM , 1,653 Reads
The last day that the Clarke County Jail will house inmates for the Meridian Police Department will be July 7, 2026.

According to Sheriff Anthony Chancelor, the decision was made after looking into what would benefit Clarke County the most.
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Blakely Pitts Wins First in Stakes at 4-H Horse Championship
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Sat,06/27/26-3:00PM , 880 Reads
For the first time in years, Clarke County 4-H had someone participate and compete in the program riding horses.
In her first year with 4-H, Blakely Pitts has already won first place in one of the three events she competed in at the State 4-H competition.
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Person of the Week: Lee Beech
By BRITTNEY MANGUM
Mon,06/29/26-6:00PM , 837 Reads
“Treat people the way you’d want to be treated,” advised Lee Beech. “Nowadays, it seems like people want something for nothing, but it doesn’t really work that way. The big thing is to just treat people the way you want to be treated.”
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