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Briggs Hopson, Mississippi Senate Appropriations Chairman, Wonāt Seek Reelection or Run for Higher Office
Mississippi Sen. Briggs Hopson, the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, will not seek reelection to Senate District 23 for a sixth term nor will he run for a statewide office in the 2027 election, he announced Monday on social media.
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Lumberton Flea Market Aims to Help Small Vendors Grow
Lumberton residents looking to turn their skills and products into small businesses will soon have a low-cost place to sell their work. The Lumberton Flea Market is set to open Sept. 12 at 100 Industrial Parkway, offering weekend booth spaces starting at $30.
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Person of the Day | Cassandra Wilson: Jackson-Born Jazz Artist and Grammy Winner Dies at 70
Jackson-born jazz and folk singer Cassandra Wilson died in her Hinds County home Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Mississippi artist had a long career filled with honors and accolades, including two Grammy Award wins.
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Opinion | Mississippi Should Stress-Test the Career Ladder Before Committing to Automation
Gleb Tsipursky writes that Mississippi employers should carefully analyze whether their business can withstand automating entry-level positions.
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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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Person of the Day | Kent Wyattās Role as President Emeritus Reflected His Dedication to Delta State
Dr. Kent Wyatt, formerly the fifth president of Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, at age 92. Following retirement,ā¦
What to Know About Ocean Springs, Nolan Wellsā Hometown
The Nolan Wells investigation has brought the town of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, into the spotlight. The Gulf Coast town has a rich local history andā¦
Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teenā¦
Friends of Nolan Wells Threaten the Rev. Al Sharpton With Defamation Lawsuit, Sharpton āWelcomesā Litigation
Three friends of Nolan Wells are threatening the Rev. Al Sharpton with a defamation lawsuit unless he publicly retracts and apologies for several allegedly defamatoryā¦