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Jackson Water Authority Bill’s Future in Doubt Amid Mixed Reception
Serious skepticism exists about a proposed authority that if created will eventually take over Jackson’s beleaguered water and wastewater systems. Without a greater consensus, the bill creating the authority is likely dead.
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Pearl River Flood-Control Plan Announced, But Details Unclear
Federal officials have reportedly selected a final plan to mitigate Pearl River flooding issues around Jackson, Mississippi, local officials announced Tuesday. The federal agency responsible for the project has not confirmed its decision.
Culture
Person of the Day | Winique Orelus: Jackson Transplant ‘Finds Opportunity,’ Opens Little Haiti Caribbean
Winique “Willie” Orelus found sanctuary in the United States after leaving Haiti to pursue better opportunities. After working as a dishwasher and contractor for years, he finally started his own business in November 2025 when he opened Little Haiti Caribbean, a restaurant in Jackson offering dishes native to his home…
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Opinion | Beyond Civility: The Harder Work of Disagreement
Graham Bodie writes about the importance of building durable spaces for disagreement at the University of Mississippi.
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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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Phil Bryant’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Welfare Scandal Reporting Could Be Revived, Justices Signal
Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Today over its welfare scandal could be revived after several Mississippi Supreme Court justices questioned a…
Surgeries Canceled, Clinics Closed After University of Mississippi Medical Center Hit by Ransomware Attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed a ransomware attack brought down its computer network Thursday morning, forcing the hospital to close its clinic network…
University of Mississippi Medical Center Suffers Cyberattack, Closes All Clinics, Cancels Services
The University of Mississippi Medical Center closed all clinics and canceled most of its services Thursday morning after a cybersecurity attack brought down the medical…
The Former Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office Over Ties to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British princewho was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday…