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Thousands of Mississippians Decry ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ at Jackson Rally Against Redistricting
Thousands of Mississippians gathered in Jackson to protest against redistricting schemes to weaken Black voting power on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that unraveled a key part of the Voting Rights Act.
Efforts to Save Greenwood Leflore Hospital Continue as Local Leaders Seek New Owner
With Greenwood Leflore Hospital’s future hanging on by a thread, its owners—the City of Greenwood and Leflore County—have acknowledged it’s time for someone else to run the hospital.
Mississippian’s Local Ancestors Inspire ‘Murderous, Time-Traveling Women’ in New Novel
Ellen Morris Prewitt released a new, literary fantasy novel, “When We Were Murderous Time Traveling Women,” on April 1, 2026. The book’s protagonists take inspiration from three of the author’s local grandmothers.
Mississippi Launches Emergency Loan Program for Municipalities Struggling After Winter Storm Fern
On April 28, state agencies launched the long-awaited Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program, offering temporary assistance to cities and counties struggling with winter storm expenses.
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With Greenwood’s Hospital Nearing Closure, Residents Sound Alarm as Senate Candidate Points to Policies
Residents sounded the alarm over the potential closure of the only hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi, as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom blamed policies espoused by his opponent.
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Smithsonian’s ‘Festival of Festivals’ Swings Through Jackson and Coldwater for America 250 Celebrations
The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in Washington, D.C., has initiated a “Festival of Festivals” tour to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The campaign highlights cultural celebrations across the country, including the National Folk Festival in Jackson, Miss., and the G.O.A.T. Picnic in Coldwater, Miss.
