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Mississippi Governor Says He May Call Special Session for Legislative Redistricting
Legislative redistricting may require a special session before January 2027 because the qualifying deadline for candidates is on Feb. 1, 2027, although Gov. Tate Reeves would not confirm with reporters at the Neshoba County Fair whether he would call a special session or when the session would occur.
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Mississippi Treasurer David McRae Says He’ll Run for 3rd Term; Fitch and Hosemann Hint at 2027 Plans
Under the pavilion at the Neshoba County Fair, fairgoers clapped and cheered as Mississippi Treasurer David McRae announced he would be seeking a third term during his speech on Wednesday.
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Equestrians Compete in Meridian ‘Summer in the South’ Horse Show
The Heart of Dixie Palomino Exhibitors Association, a subsidiary of the Palomino Horse Breeders of America, is hosting the Summer in the South Horse Show in Meridian. The H.O.P.E. show is dedicated to palominos and is open to horses with a palomino in at least three generations of their family…
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Opinion | We Keep Asking the Wrong Questions About Public Policy
Raymond Barranco writes about “the Public Dignity Standard,” a method of analysis to determine if a policy treats people with dignity.
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Mississippi Free Press Awards Roll: 108 Honors for MFP Team, 8 for YMP, Since 2020
As of July 25, 2025, our team is up to 108 national and U.S. regional awards and finalist nods since we launched in late March 2020.
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Person of the Day | Barney Schoby: Adams County Lawmaker Who Fought Against Gerrymandering
Barney Schoby, a lifelong civil-rights leader and public servant in Natchez, Mississippi, died on Tuesday, June 9, at age 87. While serving as District 94…
Mississippi Juneteenth Events Guide 2026: Find Celebrations Across the State
Find Juneteenth 2026 events and celebrations all across Mississippi, from North Mississippi to the Gulf Coast.
Anger Mounts in Senatobia Over Police Killing of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley
Protests broke out in Senatobia, Mississippi, amid mounting anger over the police killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. Police tear-gassed protesters at a local Walmart on…
Trump Administration Backs xAI in Southaven Air Pollution Lawsuit, Citing National Security Concerns
The Department of Justice has intervened on behalf of xAI in a lawsuit brought by the NAACP, arguing that the company’s use of gas turbines…
