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Olive Branch Mayor Rejects Lowering Flags for Dolly Parton, Saying Itās Only for āSomething Very Significantā
Flags in Olive Branch, Mississippi, are not flying at half-mast to honor Dolly Parton despite the presidentās and governorās orders because Mayor Ken Adams says he believes that the government should only lower flags in āextraordinary circumstances.ā
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Mississippi State University Student Alleges Police Falsely Accused Him of Terroristic Threats
Zayden Leonard, a Black student at Mississippi State University, is alleging that law enforcement wrongfully handcuffed and arrested him and that he was falsely accused of making terroristic threats when he sought to resolve an issue with one of his academic scholarships.
Culture
Higher Purpose Hub Expands Mississippi Delta Nonprofitās Goal of Cultivating Black Businesses
Higher Purpose Hub, a Delta-based nonprofit focused on improving intergenerational economic opportunity for Black Mississippians, held a groundbreaking ceremony during its annual Higher Hub Fest to celebrate its new, upcoming multipurpose building set to open in 2027.
Voices
Opinion | Rural Patients Will Pay the Price on Lack of Drug Pricing Transparency
Kathy Oubre writes about her support for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program which should help rural health systems provide more affordable care.
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Mississippi Free Press Awards Roll: 120 Honors for MFP Team, 21 for YMP, Since 2020
As of August 15, 2026, our team is up to 120 national and U.S. regional awards and finalist nods since we launched in late March 2020.
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The US National Debt Now Stands at $40 Trillion
The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interestā¦
Saronic Technologies Opens Drone Boat Testing Site in Gulfport
Saronic Technologies has opened a testing facility for its autonomous surface vessels, also known as drone boats, in Gulfport, Mississippi. The company constructs drones forā¦
Madison County Denies Amazonās Valuation Appeal for Canton Data Centers, Preserving Millions in Tax Revenue
On Aug. 17, the Madison County Board of Supervisors approved the county tax assessorās valuation of five Amazon data center buildings in Canton, rejecting anā¦
Trump Picks Heidi Overton, a Top White House Aide, to Lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton as the next head of the Food and Drug Administration. If confirmed, Overton will need to balanceā¦