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Investigators Find Utility Pipes Separated Before Deadly Mississippi Explosions
Federal investigators found thatseparate natural gas explosions in January 2024 that destroyed two homes in Jackson, Mississippi resulted from underground pipes pulling loose from their fittings.
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Annual Citizenship Checks of Mississippi Voter Rolls Headed to Governor’s Desk With SHIELD Act
Mississippi Republicans are pushing to require verification of U.S. citizenship for every voter on the state’s rollbooks annually under the SHIELD Act, a bill the Mississippi Legislature is preparing to send to Gov. Tate Reeves.
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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 | We Should Honor Natural Hair
Rosainys Almonte writes about how natural hair should be celebrated, not corrected.
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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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US Mint Can Begin Producing Trump Commemorative Gold Coin After Arts Commission Approves Design
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Iran War Fuels Surge in Gas Prices for Mississippi Drivers, as National Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2023
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Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion in Additional Funds for the Iran War, AP Source Says
The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran War, which requires approval from Congress before the funds are dolled out. It…
Bills Removing Medical Cannabis Concentrate Cap, Allowing ‘Right-to-Try’ Heading to Mississippi Governor
The Mississippi Legislature has passed several medical-cannabis bills that have the support of patients and caregivers, including ‘right-to-try’ and removing the concentrate potency cap. They…