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Making Progress Toward Equitable Food Systems in the Mississippi Delta
Tufts University - Massachusetts
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September 2, 2025
In 2023, the opportunity to put her scholarship into practice led Vanessa Nicholson Robinson, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, to her home state of...
Florence mayoral candidate arrested for embezzlement in Mississippi
WZDX - Alabama
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September 3, 2025
Florence police arrest former mayoral candidate Anthony Britnell Jr. on a Mississippi felony warrant. FLORENCE, Ala. — A man who ran for mayor of Florence was arrested Tuesday on an active felony warrant, police said. The Florence Police...
Basis sinking faster than the Mississippi at Memphis
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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September 3, 2025
Mississippi River levels were lowering at the start of September. The U.S. Coast Guard implemented draft restrictions on Sept. 2, 2025, as the river at Memphis, Tenn., began hitting negative numbers. Photo taken Sept. 2, 2025, in Crittenden...
Can you find peace at this Buddhist monastery in Mississippi?
WLBT - Mississippi
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September 3, 2025
BATESVILLE, Miss. (WLBT) - At first glance, the Magnolia Grove Monastery makes no sense - in either location or grandeur. It is, in many ways, a world unto itself. To get there, you drive past the giant white cross on I-55 and take the exit into...
Mississippi man killed in commercial vehicle crash in Wilcox County
WSFA 12 - Alabama
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September 2, 2025
WILCOX COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Tuesday afternoon crash has claimed the life of a 36-year-old Mississippi man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. JoColby M. Holder, a resident of Hattiesburg, was killed when the 2022 Peterbilt...
Mississippi man dead after tractor trailer wrecks, overturns in Wilcox County
Alabama News Network
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September 3, 2025
Posted: Sep 3, 2025 9:15 AM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News A Mississippi man has died in a single-vehicle crash in Wilcox County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the crash happened around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday on Alabama 21, about 15 miles...
76 FENCE Enters Alabama and Mississippi Markets with Birmingham Launch
Franchise Opportunities
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By: 76 FENCE | 0 Shares 50 Reads September 03, 2025 // Franchising.com // BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – 76 FENCE is expanding into Alabama and Mississippi with its first territories launching in the Birmingham metro market. Local entrepreneurs and Birmingham...
New book release from Mississippi author explores how communities reclaim history beyond museum walls
Jackson Advocate - Mississippi
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September 3, 2025
JANS – Mississippi-based author, educator, and community advocate Kevin Enos Brown has released his newest book, Outside the Walls: Reclaiming History with Community Spaces, a powerful exploration of how history lives and thrives in the places...
USA Today readers say this Mississippi casino has great slots, hotel
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Ready to roll the dice on a Vegas-style vacation without going to Sin City? Whether you're looking for a more budget-friendly option or are just trying to cut travel time and stay close to home, there's a Mississippi casino that's a safe bet for a...
How to watch Miss Mississippi Anna Leah Jolly compete for Miss America 2026. See schedule
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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Miss Mississippi Anna Leah Jolly is competing for the Miss America crown in Orlando, Florida. Jolly was born in Ukraine and spent much of her childhood in an orphanage before being adopted at age 12. She is the first Miss Mississippi born outside...
Coastal Mississippi Is the Fall Destination You Don’t Want to Miss
Dorchester Banner - Maryland
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Chantelle Kincy | Travelbinger As summer fades and the first hints of fall roll in, Coastal Mississippi transforms into a vibrant destination where cool breezes, golden sunsets, and community traditions meet. Stretching across Hancock, Harrison,...
‘Get Lost with Lainey Wilson’ in South Mississippi corn maze this fall
WLOX - Mississippi
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September 3, 2025
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WLOX) - A popular South Missisisppi farm will pay tribute to country music superstar Lainey Wilson this fall. Seward Farms in Lucedale is one of 36 farms across the U.S. and Canada welcoming visitors to “Get Lost with Lainey” in a...
River Action's Taming of the Slough Mississippi River Adventure Triathlon, September 13
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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September 3, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 8 a.m. Bass Street YMCA & Sylvan Boathouse, 1701 First Avenue, Moline IL Outdoor adventurers are again invited to paddle, mountain bike, and run their way to the top in the eagerly anticipated, 20th Taming of the Slough...
Low Mississippi River levels could affect harvest price
Brownfield Ag News
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September 3, 2025
News Low Mississippi River levels could affect harvest price September 3, 2025 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Drought, News Low Mississippi River levels could restrict barge movement and affect local prices for farmers that rely on that market at...
Democratic prosecutor Scott Colom announces US Senate race in Mississippi
Associated Press
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September 3, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Scott Colom, a Democratic district attorney in Mississippi, is running for U.S. Senate, challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom announced his candidacy in a video Wednesday that criticized Hyde-Smith for...
Southern Miss Mississippi St Football
Frankfort Times - Indiana
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Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Sun and clouds mixed. High 79F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Thunder possible. Low 52F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Updated: September...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Sept. 2, 2025
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sept. 2, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Sept. 2 drawing 02-10-21-25-34 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
Pier upgrades and beach restoration underway in South Mississippi
WLOX - Mississippi
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September 3, 2025
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Two major pier projects are underway in South Mississippi. Courthouse Road Pier is located near the intersection of Highway 90 and Courthouse Road in Gulfport.(WLOX)Work has begun on a $1.8 million project at the...
Meistersingers of Mississippi announce upcoming concerts in Hattiesburg
Twin States News - Mississippi
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Here are some road trip ideas from Twin States News. The Meistersingers of Mississippi are set to bring a series of inspiring choral performances to Westminster Presbyterian Church this season, offering music lovers a mix of classical and sacred...
Mississippi High School Football Top 25 State Rankings - Sept. 2, 2025
Sports Illustrated - New York
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September 3, 2025
There were numerous matchups featuring teams inside the top 25 Mississippi high school football rankings last week, and each matchup lived up to the hype and billing. No game was more exciting than the shootout between Oak Grove and Starkville...