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New theater director named at Iowa Central
The Messenger - Iowa
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Iowa Central Community College has announced Sean Mulvihill as its new director of theater. Mulvihill replaces Teresa Jackson, who retired. He brings with him an extensive professional performance history that began at the age of 16, along with...
Newly crowned Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer is turning heads by helping others
The Delta News - Mississippi
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - She's a college student, a former child actress and now, a state titleholder. But for Josie Todd, her biggest role is off the pageant stage — by helping others. At 19, she's already making a name for herself. The Collierville...
2 gas stations in cities throughout Mississippi County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Mississippi County...
US Capital B In the Mississippi Delta, Black Farmers Are Rebuilding the Legacy of Land Ownership
Yahoo News
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JONESTOWN, Miss. — As Pastor Bennie Brown sat in the bright red pews of St. James Missionary Baptist, just a few feet away from the podium where he preaches every Sunday, the 71-year-old farmer recalled feeling the spiritual presence of the...
Mississippi, Alabama highway patrols vie for best-looking cruiser
WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTVA) — The American Association of State Troopers revealed the submissions for its 2025 best-looking cruiser contest. Each state submits a picture of its cruiser. Each submission usually reflects the state’s unique culture. For...
$3B gas pipeline will bring financial boon to Black Belt of Alabama
Selma Sun - Alabama
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Part of a $3 billion natural gas line project will be coming through the Black Belt starting in 2027 and bring workers and growth for industry. The South System Expansion 4 Project, or SSE4, calls for burying about 290 miles of natural gas...
Mississippi River shippers get weeklong tour of Columbia River shipping system
The Columbian - Washington State
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KALAMA — A group of Mississippi River shipping industry figures were treated to a tour of the Columbia-Snake river grain export system last week by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers alongside other local groups. The Columbia River is the...
Mississippi looks to reverse brain drain with jobs, education
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
BAY ST. LOUIS — For Stephanie Rodriguez, Mississippi offers safety, affordability and a quieter lifestyle. But for Gunnar Hamm, it was a place he couldn’t wait to leave. Their stories reflect the growing divide in how young adults view life in the...
Mississippi Wins Three National Awards for Economic Development Accomplishments
Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
The Gazebo Gazette JACKSON (GG) — The state of Mississippi has been honored with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine. The national award honors Mississippi’s historic accomplishments in economic development throughout 2024....
Yazoo backwater pumps: What they mean for the Mississippi South Delta
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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The 2019 South Delta flood devastated the region, submerging land, killing wildlife, and crippling the local economy. Pumps designed to mitigate future flooding are planned, offering hope to residents and businesses. Concerns remain about the...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mississippi County in week ending June 28?
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...
Starkville company presented the AI award for groundbreaking work
WCBI - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville tech company is recognized for its groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence. Camgian was named “AI Company of the Year” by The Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network. The award was...
Traveling Nationally? What Mississippi Residents Need to Know About State-Specific Laws
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
For Mississippi residents, traveling to other parts of the country is a great way to experience new places, but it also means navigating a different set of local laws. While many rules are consistent nationwide, states have the authority to...
Low Mississippi River levels cost soybean farmers up to $293 million
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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July 8, 2025
During the last several years drought conditions have plagued the lower Mississippi Delta region and have had a dramatic impact on row crop farmers. The lack of rain caused river levels throughout the river’s system to drop and it has led to...
Texans-Lions trade proposal sends $20 million 62-sack edge rusher to Detroit
Sporting News
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July 8, 2025
The Detroit Lions, who released Za'Darius Smith in March, are in desperate need of another starting-caliber edge rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson, and a trade with the Houston Texans could solve the problem. Last Word on Sports' David Latham...
Raised in St. Louis, Lee Hendrix built a life steering boats on the Mississippi
St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Back in 1972, Lee Hendrix started a job as a deckhand on a towboat on the Mississippi River. It was the start of a more than 50-year career traversing America’s waterways. Hendrix, a St. Louis native, would later pilot towboats and passenger ships...
New Report Documents Racist Rot at the Core of the Petrochemical Industry
Truthout
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July 8, 2025
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. A recent study published by Ecological Economics reveals that the petrochemical industry,...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for June 29, 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 June 29, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 29 drawing 06-07-13-19-21 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
Gospel legend 'Mama' Mosie Burks of Mississippi Mass Choir funeral set
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Gospel music trailblazer and Mississippi Mass Choir legend "Mama" Mosie Burks died Monday at age 92. Burks, known for her powerful voice and inspiring performances, joined the Mississippi Mass Choir in the mid-90s and toured internationally for...
Attractions & Things to Do in Mississippi
PlanetWare
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Written by Lura Seavey Updated Jul 7, 2025 Mississippi is a diverse state filled with a wide variety of tourist attractions and destinations. Jackson is its best-known city, home of the state capital and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science....