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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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Business Mississippi News

September 15, 2026 at 8:42 am CDT Jon Myers

Mississippians Have Reclaimed $216 Million in Lost Life Insurance Benefits

More than 10,300 Mississippians have claimed over $216 million through the free NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month.

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Crime Law Enforcement Mississippi News

September 15, 2026 at 8:40 am CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi Joins Nationwide Human Trafficking Operation; 7 Victims Recovered in Southaven

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Mississippi’s role in the nationwide Operation Coast to Coast: 7 victims recovered in Southaven, part of 79 recoveries and 125 arrests across 22 states.

3D printer building medication tablets in a University of Mississippi research lab

Education Lafayette County Technology

September 15, 2026 at 8:38 am CDT Jon Myers

Ole Miss Researchers Developing AI Guide for 3D-Printed Medications

University of Mississippi researchers are partnering with Colorcon on an AI-powered database to help pharmacies produce personalized 3D-printed medications.

Teacher presenting a STAR Program award to a Mississippi high school senior on stage

Education Mississippi News

September 15, 2026 at 8:35 am CDT Jon Myers

STAR Program Enters New Era Under Cook Charitable Foundation

The Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation has assumed responsibility for Mississippi’s STAR Program, the 61-year-old tradition honoring the state’s top high school seniors and their teachers.

September 15, 2026 at 7:51 am CDT Jon Myers

Long Beach High School Senior Night to include celebratory cannon fire

Long Beach High School’s Senior Night on Friday, 9/18/26, will include celebratory cannon fire during the game, police said.

September 15, 2026 at 7:33 am CDT Jon Myers

Northeast Invitational begins at Shiloh Ridge in Corinth

NEMCC’s annual Northeast Invitational began at Shiloh Ridge Athletic Club in Corinth, with Rounds 1-2 scheduled for the event’s opening day.

September 15, 2026 at 6:56 am CDT Jon Myers

Pascagoula Police Department celebrates Officer Seals’ birthday

The Pascagoula Police Department celebrated Officer Seals’ birthday and praised his more than one year of service to the city.

September 15, 2026 at 6:43 am CDT Jon Myers

Disaster centers open in three counties for Tropical Storm Arthur aid

Disaster Service Centers in three counties are open for Tropical Storm Arthur assistance. Applications are due October 3rd.

September 15, 2026 at 6:03 am CDT Jon Myers

Northwest women’s golf sits fifth after first day of Lady Ranger Invitational

Northwest women’s golf finished fifth after day one of the Lady Ranger Invitational and remains within reach of the defending national champions.

September 15, 2026 at 6:03 am CDT Jon Myers

Kosciusko superintendent Mr. Turner is ready for homecoming week

Kosciusko superintendent Mr. Turner is ready for homecoming week, according to the Mississippi High School Sports Page post.

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