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Contributions from a locally founded bank will allow children from the state’s lower six counties to visit Mississippi Aquarium for free. The Hancock Whitney “Ocean of Opportunity” event will allow youth ages 12 and below who reside in Hancock, Harrison, … Continued

As the Trump administration works to send National Guard members to Memphis in a controversial effort to combat crime, officials across the state line in Mississippi are preparing for what they believe could be an overflow effect. Thomas Tuggle, the … Continued

A Mississippi man will spend up to 40 years in prison for sex crimes against three children. Madison and Rankin counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that Sonny Jacob Lee, 44, pled guilty to sexual battery and gratification of lust. … Continued

Mississippi College has announced the suspension of two employees for “inappropriate statements on social media” in the aftermath of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Baptist school with campuses in Clinton and Jackson issued a statement Wednesday … Continued

Emmanuel Osire was born in Uganda in what he recounts as “a wilderness” with little food, lots of education inequality, and just enough Jesus to keep him and his siblings believing. Now living in the U.S. with his wife and … Continued

A new Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring civil rights icon Anne Moody was unveiled in her hometown on Monday in Centreville by Visit Mississippi and the Mississippi Humanities Council. Moody, who died in 2015 at age 74, was a trailblazing … Continued

The Hernando Water Tower festival will return to the historic courthouse square on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing more than 140 vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities to downtown. Hosted by the Hernando Main Street … Continued

Mississippi Children’s Museum visitors are encouraged to get their creative juices flowing through a revamped exhibit in Jackson. Through a partnership with Nissan and the Mississippi Arts Commission, the new “World at Work” gallery has been reopened, this time featuring … Continued

Law enforcement officials in Mississippi confiscated more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that, on Sept. 11, officers with the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division stopped a commercial vehicle on … Continued