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Mississippi Supreme Court Revives Ex-Gov. Phil Bryant’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Welfare Scandal Reporting
The Mississippi Supreme Court has revived former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant’s defamation lawsuit against nonprofit news site Mississippi Today over its welfare scandal reporting, putting the case on track to go before a Madison County jury.
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Bomb Threats Have Forced Hinds County Courthouses to Evacuate Two Mondays in a Row Now
Officials interrupted the Hinds County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday after someone called in with a bomb threat at the Hinds County Chancery Courthouse. It was the second Monday in a row that officials evacuated a Hinds County courthouse due to a bomb threat.
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‘Operation Zero Out’ Campaign Launches to Clear Expensive Water Bills in Jackson, Mississippi
Rita Brent and Brad Franklin launched a campaign called Operation Zero Out: Jackson to provide relief to Jacksonians facing expensive—and at times inaccurate—water bills.
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Editor’s Note | We Unknowingly Published an AI Column by a Fake Author. Here’s What Happened.
The editorial team at the Mississippi Free Press discovered we published a column written by a fake author using artificial intelligence. Here’s what happened and what we’re doing to prevent this from happening in the future.
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Mississippi Free Press Awards Roll: 108 Honors for MFP Team, 8 for YMP, Since 2020
As of July 25, 2025, our team is up to 108 national and U.S. regional awards and finalist nods since we launched in late March 2020.
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Sexual Abuse Allegations Are Spurring Calls for a Broader Reckoning in Congress
Many women in Congress are calling for more action following the resignation of two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members.
Jackson Won’t Have Majority Control of Water System as Governor Signs Metro Authority Bill
The City of Jackson will not have majority control of its water and sewer system under a bill Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law, creating…
Photos | Philip Gunn Announces Run for Governor
Philip Gunn is running as a Republican to represent Mississippi as its next governor in the 2027 election.
Philip Gunn Promises to Protect Mississippi’s Values if Elected Governor
Former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn promises to deliver tax cuts, high-paying jobs and affordable health care while protecting Mississippi’s “values” as its next governor.