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Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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September 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT Jon Myers

Two arrested in September 12 shooting on Halls Ferry Road

Vicksburg police arrested Keandre Harris and Janasha Tyler in connection with a Sept. 12 shooting on Halls Ferry Road.

September 15, 2026 at 1:58 pm CDT Jon Myers

SQT recalls Lontcs busy boards over lead-poisoning risk

SQT is recalling Lontcs busy boards over a lead-poisoning risk and violation of the federal lead paint ban. Consumers should stop using them immediately.ರ್ಕ

September 15, 2026 at 1:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

Vicksburg Police Department shares August crime snapshot

The Vicksburg Police Department shared its August 2026 activity and crime statistics and offered preparedness tips for September’s National Preparedness Month.

September 15, 2026 at 1:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

Picayune police K9 teams train monthly at different locations

The Picayune Police Department says its K9 teams train monthly at different locations and complete at least 12 hours of training each month.

September 15, 2026 at 1:49 pm CDT Jon Myers

BMS schedules parent and family meeting for fifth through eighth grades

Baldwyn School District scheduled a parent and family meeting for BMS students in grades five through eight at the BHS auditorium.

September 15, 2026 at 1:48 pm CDT Jon Myers

Baldwyn runners place second and seventh at Hickory Flat Invitational

Eli Baldwyn placed second and Christian Craven seventh at the Hickory Flat Invitational, the Baldwyn School District said.

September 15, 2026 at 1:48 pm CDT Jon Myers

Baldwyn senior Jamie Horton selected for Toyota Mississippi internship

Baldwyn senior Jamie Horton was one of eight applicants selected for Toyota Mississippi’s paid Creating Your Future internship.

September 15, 2026 at 1:47 pm CDT Jon Myers

Bearcats match day set for Booneville

The Bearcats are scheduled for an all-day, 18-hole match day in Booneville, according to the Baldwyn School District.

September 15, 2026 at 1:25 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi State’s Taylor, Evans earn national weekly honors

Mississippi State standouts Kamario Taylor and Anthony Evans III earned major national weekly honors after the team’s victory at Minnesota.

September 15, 2026 at 12:22 pm CDT Jon Myers

Barnhardt earns SSAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week honors

Blue Mountain Christian junior Jonah Barnhardt earned SSAC Runner of the Week honors after placing seventh at the Harding Invitational in 21:17.60.

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