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Jackson Water Regional Authority Passes Mississippi House, With City Retaining Majority Control
A regional authority would manage the water and wastewater systems in Jackson, Mississippi, under a bill that passed the Mississippi House this week. The bill proposes creating a nine-member board to govern the system once JXN Water transitions from control.
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Broadband Access Could Expand to ‘Every Area’ of Mississippi After Federal BEAD Approval
Mississippi is one step closer to having internet access in every area of the state after the federal government approved the state’s broadband expansion plan on Monday, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday.
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North Mississippi Food Providers Bounce Back, Reflect on Uncertain Future
Despite a drop in federal support, food-assistance services in north Mississippi like the Oxford Food Pantry saw a surge in local contributions that helped keep many families fed through the holidays.
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Opinion | The Pentagon’s Move Against Mark Kelly Altered the 2026 Election Landscape
Van Abbott writes about the Pentagon’s investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and how he believes the episode has elevated Kelly.
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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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Greenwood Solutions Circles: Dec. 2, 2025
The Mississippi Free Press held a Solutions Circle in Greenwood, Mississippi, on Dec. 2, 2025.
Gov. Reeves Abruptly Postpones State of the State Address ‘Indefinitely’
Gov. Tate Reeves has postponed his annual State of the State speech “indefinitely,” Mississippi House Rules Committee Chairman Rep. Fred Shanks, R-Brandon, announced to representatives…
Supreme Court Allows New California Congressional Districts That Favor Democrats
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to move forward with a new voter-approved congressional map that favors Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a…
Mississippi AI Identity Bill Would Protect Right to One’s Own Likeness, Voice
A bill that would give Mississippians legal protections over their name, likeness and voice has advanced in the Legislature after clearing key Senate committees, moving…