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Where's the thunder in the Louisiana music industry? Music is no longer free and cheap.
The Acadiana Advocate - Louisiana
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July kicked off with another banner week for Louisiana music, especially grooves that originate from Lafayette and the surrounding area. “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” the star-studded, Clifton Chenier salute that’s making headlines from New...
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...
Editorial: Delays to Baton Rouge Mississippi River bridge project are disappointing
Nola - Louisiana
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Anyone who drives through Baton Rouge regularly understands what a choke point the Mississippi River Bridge can be. Officially named the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, the Interstate 10 crossing is notorious for regular, lengthy backups that can push...
Today In Culture, Wednesday, July 9, 2025: 70mm Returns To Southport | Chicago Board Of Trade Museum Opens | What’s New With Divvy
Newcity - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Woodlawn Unveils New Sculpture By D. Lamar Preston D. Lamar Preston’s “Gifted to Me” sculpture is on display at 62nd and Stony...
Nissan delays production of all-new EVs in Mississippi to 2028
The Tennessean
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Nissan delays production of three new electric SUVs at its Mississippi plant until 2028, a three-year postponement. The delay, while occurring after the elimination of EV tax credits, is reportedly unrelated according to Nissan. Nissan cites...
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...
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...
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...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 5, 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 July 5, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 5 drawing 17-19-24-25-34 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
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...
Mississippi State Fair to celebrate America's 250th anniversary with patriotic theme
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 6, 2025
Andy Gipson Commissioner of Agriculture & Commerce | Mississippi Department of Agriculture and CommerceAndy Gipson Commissioner of Agriculture & Commerce | Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce President Donald J. Trump recently...
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,...
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...
A Look Into Houston White’s Cultural Awakening
Minnesota Monthly
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July 8, 2025
It’s a rainy Thursday morning when I enter Houston White’s gallery on the lower level of Camdentown Flats in North Minneapolis. I’m greeted by the smooth, analog sounds of jazz music emanating from the record player on the opposite wall, near an...
Tech is growing here: Why Mississippi’s next big industry is innovation
Jackson Advocate - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
By Dr. Nashlie H. Sephus JA Guest Writer As the founder of The Bean Path and engineer, I’ve always believed Mississippi has the potential to be a leader in technology and innovation. This belief was reinforced recently when we had the honor of...