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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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Cadet Class 70 enters second week with 68 cadets remaining

February 23, 2026 at 11:08 pm CST Jon Myers

Cadet Class 70 enters second week with 68 cadets remaining

Cadet Class 70 at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy has entered its second week, and 68 cadets remain

Starkville officer remains in critical condition after collision during funeral escort

February 23, 2026 at 8:40 pm CST Jon Myers

Starkville officer remains in critical condition after collision during funeral escort

STARKVILLE, Mississippi — A Starkville police motorcycle officer remains in critical condition after a collision during a funeral procession escort

Family thanks community after Starkville officer injured in Saturday crash

February 23, 2026 at 8:40 pm CST Jon Myers

Family thanks community after Starkville officer injured in Saturday crash

The family of Colby Huffman thanked the public for support after the Starkville officer was injured in a Saturday accident,

Southaven officers mark World Thinking Day with Girl Scout activities

February 23, 2026 at 8:40 pm CST Jon Myers

Southaven officers mark World Thinking Day with Girl Scout activities

Southaven Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers marked World Thinking Day by hosting activities with local Girl

Starkville officer remains in critical condition after funeral escort crash

February 23, 2026 at 5:06 pm CST Jon Myers

Starkville officer remains in critical condition after funeral escort crash

STARKVILLE, Mississippi — A Starkville Police Department motorcycle officer remains in critical condition after being injured in a crash while

Controlled burn produces visible smoke near County Road 423

February 23, 2026 at 5:05 pm CST Jon Myers

Controlled burn produces visible smoke near County Road 423

A large controlled burn is underway in the 100 block of County Road 423, and smoke is visible from Highway

Oxford Police Department welcomes new patrol officer

February 23, 2026 at 5:05 pm CST Jon Myers

Oxford Police Department welcomes new patrol officer

The Oxford Police Department said in a Facebook post that Sheffield Anthony is joining the agency as a patrol officer.

Hinds County designates Northview Drive as Deputy Martin L. Shields Jr. Memorial Way

February 23, 2026 at 5:04 pm CST Jon Myers

Hinds County designates Northview Drive as Deputy Martin L. Shields Jr. Memorial Way

On the anniversary of his passing, the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office said it gathered with the family of Deputy Martin

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