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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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Photos | The Final Days of the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session
The Mississippi Legislature wrapped up the 2026 legislative session this week. Here are some photos from the final days of this year’s session.
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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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Publisher’s Note | April Is About Reflection and Renewal
Tami Jones writes that April marks a time where she is able to look back on her past and look forward to her future.
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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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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…
Photos | No Kings Protest in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
The No Kings protest in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, drew hundreds of residents on Saturday, March 28. Some showed up to protest President Trump’s overall policies, while…
Thousands Protest Trump, ICE and the Iran War at No Kings Rallies in Mississippi and Across the Nation
Thousands of Americans who took part in No King rallies in all 50 states on March 28, opposing the war in Iran, ICE and President…
Mississippi Slashes Teacher Pay Raise to Offset Medicaid Cuts in Trump’s ‘Beautiful Bill’
Mississippi K-12 teachers, teachers’ assistants and special-education teachers are set to receive a smaller pay raise than initially expected due to Medicaid funding cuts under…