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UMMC closure now extends to Wednesday

University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues . . .

Bobcats shoot season-low in loss to Tigers

Jones College shot a season-worst 25 percent and could not shake off the rust in a 51-47 setback to Northeast . . .

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There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Melanie Smith Earns Dean's List Honor at Lee University

CLEVELAND, TN (02/06/2026)-- Lee University congratulates Melanie Smith of Stonewall, MS, on earning Dean's List honors during the Fall 2025 . . .

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Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well . . .

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Wistful Not Thinking
By KELLY WILLIAMS
Thu,02/19/26-2:00PM , 45 Reads
The Mississippi River is going to change course (avulse) to the Atchafalaya at the Old River Control Complex (ORCC) above Baton Rouge and discharge to the Gulf near Morgan City, LA. Gravity will send it down this shorter, steeper path in a big flood — maybe the next one.
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Bible Verse
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Sun,02/22/26-12:00PM , 119 Reads
He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.
— Jonah 2:2

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TRUMP UP YOUR FUTURE
By TREASURER DAVID MCRAE
Fri,02/20/26-8:30AM , 58 Reads
Tax season has officially begun – the first one since the President’s working families tax cuts became law. There’s a lot packed in there.

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CrossRoads Realty
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Mon,02/23/26-2:30PM , 74 Reads
LAKE EDDINS is a great place to be! Lake Eddins offers everything from single lots to beautiful homes. There are fishing rights lots starting at $3,500, off water building lots starting at $6,500, and waterfront lots starting at $25,000.
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Today's Weather

Quitman, 39355, MS

Current Temp

56°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 0%
Max Temp: 58°F
Min Temp: 26°F
Feels Like: 54°F
Dew Point: 22°F
Humidity: 85%
Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 7 mph
Sky Cover: 23%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 22°F
Moon Rise: 10:46 AM
Moon Set: 12:45 AM

Sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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