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‘Nobody Wants This’: Jackson Pumps the Brakes on Data Centers for 6 Months Amid Local Opposition
The Jackson City Council passed a six-month moratorium on decisions regarding data centers on July 14, following weeks of public hearings and citizen comments.
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Former Pink House Clinic Escort Laments as Mississippi Republican Lawmakers Celebrate Abortion Ban Anniversary
Republican lawmakers celebrated their roles in banning abortion in Mississippi four years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion through Roe v. Wade.
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Clarksdale Solutions Circles: June 30, 2026
The Mississippi Free Press visited Clarksdale for a Solutions Circle on June 30, 2026. Residents gathered to discuss their most important issues.
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Opinion | Police Must Stop Shooting Into Moving Vehicles
John Shjarback writes about the dangers that come from police shooting into moving vehicles.
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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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Moss Point to Commemorate Its Freedom Summer History
The town of Moss Point, Mississippi, will soon commemorate its role in the Civil Rights Movement through a memorial project led by the Mississippi Humanities…
Trump’s Disaster Declaration Provides Aid for 5 Tornado-Stricken Mississippi Counties
Under the president’s approved declaration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide Individual Assistance to residents in the following counties: Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and…
Hinds County Judge Appoints Temporary DA After Jody Owens’ Resignation, Guilty Plea
Hinds County announced the temporary appointment of a new district attorney following the resignation of former District Attorney Jody Owens, who pleaded guilty to a…
Trump Approves Federal Aid for Mississippi’s May Storm and Tornado Damage, But Details Unclear
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ May disaster declaration request, unlocking federal funding for areas affected by the severe…
