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Mississippi Today announces its 10th anniversary celebration and ‘All In on Mississippi’ summit
13+ min ago (286+ words) By Mississippi Today | Originally published by Mississippi Today Mississippi Today will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a two-day gathering focused on civic dialogue, community impact and the future of Mississippi. The nonprofit news organization invites readers, supporters, business leaders, policymakers and…...
Missouri Ranks 20th As “Most Financially Stressed” State In The US
34+ min ago (162+ words) Thu. Jul 16th, 2026 If you live in Missouri and you’re feeling financially distressed, take heart, you are not alone. That’s according to a study by the personal finance website WalletHub.com that places Missouri as the 20th most financially stressed state in…...
Meridian 100th Anniversary | A part of Tavueni’s identity
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (268+ words) THE name Meridian Store has become part of Taveuni’s identity, but its origins can be traced back to a historic line that once passed near Wairiki. Meridian Store managing director Champak Lal Dayaram said the name came from the International…...
Rotary Club of St. Bernard Honors Katherine and Barry Lemoine for Service Above Self
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (220+ words) Service Above Self is at the heart of the Rotary Club and recently its St. Bernard Chapter honored two residents for their tireless contributions to the community. First up was the Rotarian of the Year Award, presented by Board member…...
Hot Weekend Ahead for This Area - Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (119+ words) Hot Weekend Ahead for This Area Kicks96news.com - Central Mississippi News 24/7 Itâs the beginning of another heat wave in Mississippi this weekend Temperatures will be climbing from the lower 90s today and tomorrow to the mid 90s by Saturday and into the…...
A Historic Return: Dr. Denise Jones Gregory steps in to stabilize JSU – The Mississippi Link
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (1904+ words) Jackson State University is entering a new era of leadership as a familiar face takes the helm to break a five-year cycle of rapid presidential turnover. Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, a JSU alumna and accomplished organic chemist, assumed the presidency…...
First Lady Elee Reeves, MDOT urge Mississippians to pick up litter
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (105+ words) tippahnews.com The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) promoted a message from First Lady Elee Reeves urging residents to help clean the state by picking up one piece of litter, the department said. MDOT said “one piece of litter per…...
MDOT names Jada Kirk deputy executive director, chief financial officer
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (134+ words) tippahnews.com The Mississippi Department of Transportation named Jada Kirk deputy executive director for administration and chief financial officer, MDOT said. Kirk was promoted after serving as director of the agency’s Financial Management Division, MDOT said. The appointment follows the…...
High crime rates push Missouri onto CNBC's worst states to live list
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (199+ words) Missouri has been named one of the worst states to live in for 2026, according to a recent CNBC analysis. In determining its list, CNBC focused on the quality of life in each state, using factors such as healthcare access, crime,…...