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Mississippi Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday he was declaring a state of emergency ahead of a massive approaching winter storm that is threatening to blanket much of the eastern half of the country in ice, snow or both.
Mississippi Choctaw Dictionary Project Helps Tribe Preserve Language
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ Choctaw Dictionary Project is designed to support language learners of all levels and encourage more daily use of the Choctaw language by tribal members.
Battle of Nations Brings Mississippi Choctaw, Eastern Cherokee Together for Football Match
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians welcomed members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for the Battle of Nations, a football game.
Tribal Members Share Memories as Choctaw Indian Fair Celebrates Diamond Anniversary
The 75th Choctaw Indian Fair officially kicks off on July 8, 2025, and runs through July 12. The celebration includes Choctaw cultural demonstrations, sports competitions and other entertainment.
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‘No Kings’ Protests Draw Mississippi Crowds From Kosciusko to Gulfport
Thousands of Mississippians and millions of people nationwide took to the streets in No Kings protests on Saturday, Oct. 18, to oppose the Trump administration’s expansion of executive power.
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‘Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Language’ Exhibit Celebrates Learning Differences and the Written Word
The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in Meridian, Miss., is hosting the “Cecelia Moseley: Remnants of Language” exhibit through Jan. 3, 2026. The exhibit explores barriers to understanding for people with learning differences, such as dyslexia, as well as the declining reliance on written words.
