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ICE Detains Kiln Man, Leaving Pregnant Wife Alone: ‘We’ve Done What the Government Told Us’
Eddie Reyes-Ochoa was close to earning his green card ahead of he and his wife, Catherine, welcoming their first child. But ICE detained Eddie after he was involved in a wreck and took him to an immigration detention center in Natchez, Mississippi.
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Advocates Call for Further Reform to Mississippi’s Tenant Laws
Housing advocates are pushing for stronger protections for Mississippi renters, arguing state law leaves tenants with limited options when problems with their housing go unresolved.
Culture
Higher Purpose Hub Expands Mississippi Delta Nonprofit’s 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.
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Opinion | Start Saving Early for Your Child’s Future
David McRare writes about why parents should start saving early for their child’s future, whether it is in higher education or pursuing a trade.
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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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Madison County Denies Amazon’s Valuation Appeal for Canton Data Centers, Preserving Millions in Tax Revenue
On Aug. 17, the Madison County Board of Supervisors approved the county tax assessor’s valuation of five Amazon data center buildings in Canton, rejecting an…
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 balance…
Mississippi Supreme Court Now Has 3 Women Justices, the Most in State History
One-third of the Mississippi Supreme Court’s justices are now women—the highest in state history—after Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Celeste Wilson and Amanda Tollison to serve…
Mississippi Flood Survivors Urged to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Arthur
Hundreds of Tropical Storm Arthur victims are applying for FEMA Individual Assistance to aid them in damage recovery from the June storm that brought heavy…