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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 17, 2026 at 12:58 pm CDT Jon Myers

The Cut-Off in downtown Ripley seeking regular food truck partner

The Cut-Off in downtown Ripley is seeking a food truck for a regular presence after Chula’s moves on to its next venture.

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September 17, 2026 at 12:58 pm CDT Jon Myers

MDOT urges drivers to stay alert in I-20 and I-55 work zones

The Mississippi Department of Transportation urges drivers to stay alert and avoid phone use around the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project.

September 17, 2026 at 12:58 pm CDT Jon Myers

Northeast graduate Chris Cornelison takes leadership message to TEDx stage

Northeast Mississippi Community College graduate Chris Cornelison presented “The Power of Praise” at TEDx in Houston, Texas, and aims to reach 100,000 leaders.

September 17, 2026 at 12:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

BMCU invites students to showcase formal essay writing

Blue Mountain Christian University is inviting students to showcase formal essay writing skills across any field of study.

September 17, 2026 at 12:57 pm CDT Jon Myers

Oxford School District urges caution as traffic increases near school zones

The Oxford School District urges drivers to slow down, avoid phone use and watch for students as traffic increases near school zones.

September 17, 2026 at 12:30 pm CDT Jon Myers

Last week of September expected to be warmer and drier than normal

The last week of September is expected to be warmer and drier than normal across the Midsouth, with normal highs of 79 to 83 degrees.

September 17, 2026 at 12:19 pm CDT Jon Myers

Reeves proclaims Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Mississippi

Gov. Tate Reeves proclaimed this week Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Mississippi, with NEMCC joining statewide programs in the observance.

September 17, 2026 at 11:57 am CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi State women’s golf returns to Mason Rudolph Championship

Mississippi State women’s golf will compete Friday at the Mason Rudolph Championship in Franklin, Tennessee, led by Avery Weed and Samantha Whateley.

September 17, 2026 at 11:56 am CDT Jon Myers

Southern Miss women’s basketball releases 2026-27 nonconference schedule

Southern Miss women’s basketball will open its 2026-27 schedule with an Oct. 27 exhibition against East Texas Baptist at Reed Green Coliseum.

September 17, 2026 at 11:00 am CDT Jon Myers

Pontotoc business announces fall open house

A Pontotoc small business is inviting the community to attend a fall open house and support the local business.

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