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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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Mississippi Bill Criminalizing Mailing Abortion Drugs Could Burden Doctors and Law Enforcement, Expert Warns
Mailing abortion drugs to patients would be a crime under House Bill 1613, which the Mississippi Legislature is sending to the governor to define the practice as felony drug trafficking.
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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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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…
Pascagoula Solutions Circles: March 19, 2026
The Mississippi Free Press convened a Solutions Circle in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on March 19, 2026, with attendees discussing challenges like crime, violence, community infrastructure and…