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‘I Did Not Vote for This’: Mississippians March for Eddie Reyes-Ochoa, Whom ICE Detained After a Car Wreck
ICE detained Mississippi Gulf Coast husband and expectant father Eddie Reyes-Ochoa after a car crash, despite the fact that he was in the process of getting a green card. Now, friends, family and other locals—including some Republicans—are marching for his release.
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Mississippi State University Student Alleges Police Falsely Accused Him of Terroristic Threats
Zayden Leonard, a Black student at Mississippi State University, is alleging that law enforcement wrongfully handcuffed and arrested him and that he was falsely accused of making terroristic threats when he sought to resolve an issue with one of his academic scholarships.
Culture
Higher Purpose Hub Expands Mississippi Delta Nonprofit’s Goal of Cultivating Black Businesses
Higher Purpose Hub, a Delta-based nonprofit focused on improving intergenerational economic opportunity for Black Mississippians, held a groundbreaking ceremony during its annual Higher Hub Fest to celebrate its new, upcoming multipurpose building set to open in 2027.
Voices
Editor’s Note | Dolly Parton Showed Us How to Be Good
“If you’re ever unsure of how to treat another person who crosses your path, but you aren’t feeling the spark of the divine, it’s worth asking: ‘What would Dolly do?’” Ashton Pittman writes.
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Mississippi Free Press Awards Roll: 120 Honors for MFP Team, 21 for YMP, Since 2020
As of August 15, 2026, our team is up to 120 national and U.S. regional awards and finalist nods since we launched in late March 2020.
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Person of the Day | Dae’Quan Wright: Former Mississippi Tight End May Be First Athlete to Return to College Ball After NFL
Former University of Mississippi tight end Dae’Quan Wright could be heading to LSU following a stint in the NFL thanks to a court order that…
Enrollment in SNAP Grocery Aid is Dropping Faster Than Expected
Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span—a decline far steeper than…
A Quiet Channel Between ICE and Iran Shaped Deportation Flights, Newly Released Emails Show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between the U.S. and Iranian governments…
The US National Debt Now Stands at $40 Trillion
The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest…