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‘I Watched My Baby Take His Last Breath’: Kohen Wiley’s Family Demands Video of Baby’s Shooting
Vellesiya Wiley summed up the life of her son, Kohen Kartier Wiley. “ I watched my baby take his first breath, and I watched my baby take his last breath,” she said. On Monday, the family demanded the release of videos showing the police shooting that killed the 1-year-old child.
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Republican US Sen. Roger Wicker Pans Trump’s Iran Deal, Saying It ‘Negotiates Away the Victories’
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, the Mississippi Republican who leads the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, said he fears Trump’s deal to end the U.S. war with Iran “negotiates away the victories of Operation Epic Fury in ways that are completely out of step with the President’s goals.”
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University of Mississippi Ecology Camp in Abbeville Looks to Bring Children Closer to Nature
For 25 years, the Ecology Day Camp has taught young Mississippians environmental science by immersing them in the natural world. The program is open to first through sixth graders and based out of the University of Mississippi Field Station, an outdoor research space in Lafayette County with an array of…
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Editor’s Note | I Will Never Forget the Grand Canyon
Assistant Editor Kevin Edwards writes about his long drive in April to the Grand Canyon and the reflections and meaning of his trip.
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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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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.
Mississippi Events Roundup: A Blueberry Jubilee, Pride and Juneteenth Celebrations
Events across Mississippi for the weekend of June 12-14, 2026, include the Blueberry Jubilee, as well as Pride and Juneteenth celebrations.
Cleveland Schools Cultivate Community With Garden Programs After a Long History of Division
The Cleveland School District is investing in garden education programs, not just to educate students, but to foster a greater connection between the children and…
Southaven Residents Sue xAI, Alleging ‘Near-Constant’ Noise From Gas Turbines is Causing Harm
In a class-action lawsuit filed Monday, plaintiffs argue that xAI’s methane gas turbines in Southaven are subjecting nearby residents to “near-constant noise, vibrations and other…
