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Michael Watson Vows to Improve Relationships at the Mississippi Legislature if Elected Lieutenant Governor
Michael Watson said if he is elected as Mississippi’s next lieutenant governor, he hopes to improve relationships in the Legislature and with the governor.
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Michael Watson Says He’s Running to Be Mississippi’s Next Lieutenant Governor
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says he is running for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, one of the most powerful positions in the state. Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has endorsed his campaign.
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Person of the Day | Master Gardener Don Murphy’s Green Thumb Plants Seeds of Inspiration in DeSoto County
DeSoto County Master Gardeners recently named Southaven, Miss., resident Don Murphy as the 2025 Newbie of the Year. His many volunteer hours for the group last year included spearheading the effort to offer seed libraries in two public library branches.
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Opinion | The Gig Economy Is Affecting Our Communities
Joseph Wales writes about the challenges of the gig economy and what can be done to improve conditions for workers.
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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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Supreme Court Seems Likely to Rule for Black Death Row Inmate in Mississippi
The Supreme Courton Tuesday seemed likely to rule for Terry Pitchord, a Black death row inmate from Mississippiwho claims there was racial bias in the…
Photos | Medical-Cannabis Patients, Workers Protest Governor’s Vetoes
About 100 Mississippi medical-cannabis patients, industry workers and advocates protested against Gov. Tate Reeves vetoing two medical-cannabis bills.
Federal ‘God Squad’ Exempts Oil and Gas Drilling in the Gulf from Endangered Species Rules
A U.S. government panel on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.
Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for LGBTQ+ Kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a Colorado ban on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids. In an 8-1 decision, the justices ruled the law…