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How Black women and the church shaped Deesha Philyaw’s writings

Deesha Philyaw began writing in the early 2000s as a personal hobby. What started as respite from the duties of . . .

BLS: Mississippi slightly decreases unemployment rate from 6.2% to 6.1% (as of May 2021)

Below is a press release from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently . . .

The Rusty Thoms Omaha story, a gift that keeps on giving for Bulldogs

Twenty-four years ago, Mississippi State’s Rusty Thoms won the hearts of Omaha and fans of the College World Series. Twenty-three . . .

Federal government wants court-appointed monitor for state mental health system

The federal government wants an independent monitor to ensure the Mississippi Department of Mental Health continues to transition to a . . .

SALTER: McCoy’s commitment to improving highways and education remembered, celebrated

Below is a political opinion column by Sid Salter: In the pristine sanctuary of the lovely Gaston Baptist Church – . . .

Don’t ride the rumor mill
By Stephanie Cunningham - Publisher, 183 Reads
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 10:45 AM
Cat got your tongue?

Funny how small towns invite the rumor mill, don’t ya think?

We all know how rumors get started. Someone hears something juicy and wants to tell their friend. From there it spreads like wildfire. We say things like “Well, don’t tell anyone, but this is what I heard…” Then BAM…it spreads.
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Local banks included to receive $94.9 million
By Stephanie Cunningham - Publisher, 119 Reads
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 09:00 AM
Three local banks have been selected as part of 52 financial institutions throughout Mississippi to receive a total of $94.9 million from the U.S. Treasury Department to use only as capital to spur more private-sector investments in local communities. The announcement was made Wednesday, June 16, by the office of U.S.
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County ranks in middle in owed taxes, refunds
By Brett Brown - Reporter, 100 Reads
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 08:45 AM
Tate County ranks 49th in the state with people that owe taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, according to an online map from financial technology company SmartAsset.

Statistics, based on findings provided by the IRS, show 1,890 residents of Tate County owe an average of $3,287.
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Sisters Juliana and Alsie Dickey cool off on the splash pad at Pocket Park in downtown Senatobia to celebrate the arrival of summer, which officially began Sunday, June 20.

Summer heat hits Senatobia
By Brett Brown - Reporter, 99 Reads
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 08:30 AM
Summer has officially arrived in the deep south, accompanied by the usual hot temperatures and high humidity levels that come with it.
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TCSO charges Strayhorn man in child sex case
By Brett Brown - Reporter, 218 Reads
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 08:15 AM
A local man has been arrested in connection with inappropriate contact with a child, according to the Tate County Sheriff’s Office.
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Billingsley wins Coldwater
By Brett Brown - Reporter, 133 Reads
Wed, 06/23/2021 - 08:00 AM
New mayor will take office July 1

After serving his hometown in many roles over the years, Glenn Billingsley is now prepared to do it in a different way – as mayor.
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Following Rep. Ashley Henley’s murder, arson arrest made in fire that killed her sister-in-law
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 609 Reads
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:47 AM
A neighbor has been charged with arson for burning the trailer where former state Rep. Ashley Henley’s sister-in-law’s body was found around Christmas — the same property where authorities say Henley was gunned down on June 13.
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Supreme Court justices get pay raise because law said they “shall”
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 126 Reads
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:37 AM
In the parlance of Mississippi Supreme Court justices, the word “shall” means maybe when it comes to fully funding public school districts. But when justices are talking about giving themselves a pay raise, “shall” means shall — or got to get ‘er done.
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Historic pitching performance keys Mississippi State victory over Texas
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, 135 Reads
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 11:31 AM
Mississippi State’s 2021 College World Series experience began Sunday night with a pitching performance for the ages in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Texas. First Will Bednar and then Landon Sims mowed down Texas batters as if the Longhorns were swinging with holes in their bats.

It was astonishing. That’s what it was. Astonishing.
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