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Independent Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins Says Mississippi Must Try Something Different
Ty Pinkins, a pro bono attorney and U.S. Army veteran, is running as Mississippi’s independent candidate for U.S. Senate in the Nov. 3, 2026, election.
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Meet the Candidates for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections
Mississippi voters in the 4th Congressional District will choose one of three candidates to represent them in Congress in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Use this guide to learn about candidates’ backgrounds and policy views.
Culture
Zona Libre Shares Puerto Rican Music With Mississippi Gulf Coast, Connecting Latin Communities
Pascagoula residents Reinaldo Conzález and Vilmarie Méndez founded Zona Libre as a way to bring Puerto Rican music to the Mississippi Gulf Coast after noticing an unfulfilled need in the region’s Latin community.
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Opinion | Robert Clark’s Legacy Must Not Be Redrawn Out of Mississippi
Kabir Karriem writes about Robert Clark’s legacy and calls on Mississippi legislators to reject redistricting that weakens Black electoral power.
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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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Nolan Wells’ Snapchat Log Has Been Released. Here Are the Details.
Nolan Wells’ Snapchat log has been released, providing insight into his friend group’s messages and their reaction after he was found dead on July 6.
IHL Settles With Former Jackson State Vice President in Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning reached a settlement with former Jackson State University Vice President Debra Mays-Jackson for $330,000 over a sex discrimination lawsuit,…
Meet the Candidates for Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections
Mississippi voters in the 1st Congressional District will choose one of three candidates to represent them in Congress in the general election on Tuesday, Nov.…
Mississippians Ask Michael Watson to Fix Voter Registration Tool After Getting Error Messages
Voters and advocates are asking the Mississippi secretary of state’s office to fix Y’all Vote, the state’s voter registration confirmation tool, after several users reported…
