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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 the community around them. The Mississippi Delta school district has a long history of division, stretching back to segregation.
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After Petal Woman Drowns in Her SUV, Community Fundraises for Her 3 Kids and Ailing Husband
Rachael Floyd drowned in her SUV as a flash flood swept through the strip mall parking lot she was driving by near the Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, on May 25. Now, the community is raising money for her three children and husband, who suffers from an aggressive form of brain…
Culture
The Hwy 15 Yard Sale Brings Hundreds of Vendors to East Mississippi Towns, Stretching From Newton to Maben
Flea-market owners and independent vendors have collaborated to create a string of yard sales that stretches along Highway 15, through multiple East Central and Golden Triangle Mississippi towns. The Hwy 15 Yard Sale lasts from June 4 to June 7, 2026.
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Opinion | The Birthday Wish That Could Strengthen Mississippi
Erica Powe writes that the most meaningful birthday gift is ensuring every Mississippian has access to trusted, nonpartisan journalism.
Award-Winning MFP JournaLism
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 | Mississippi House Rep. Bo Brown, Former Jackson City Councilman and Teacher, Dies at 81
Mississippi House Rep. Bo Brown, a Democrat from Jackson who previously served on the Jackson City Council and worked as a Jackson Public School teacher,…
Jackson Mayor Declares ‘Victory for Our City’ as Judge Limits State Takeover of Water System
Jackson Mayor John Horhn is praising U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate’s decision to issue a partial injunction on the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act,…
Mississippi Will Pay for National Guard Members’ Tricare Premiums Under New Law
Mississippi will reimburse healthcare premiums for National Guard members’ Tricare Reserve Select insurance plans under a new law.
Former Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach Heads Ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
Mike Leach, whose last stop was heading Mississippi State University football before his death in 2022, is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football…
