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Mississippi sees record high employment levels
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Mississippi sees record high employment levels

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

More Mississippians are working than ever before, according to recent data shared on social media.

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Coach Kiffin to Join Alcorn County Sheriff's Office as Deputy
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Coach Kiffin to Join Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office as Deputy

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

Coach Kiffin has announced he will become the next deputy for the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office, according to a Facebook

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Mississippi touts strategic investments fueling record 2025 economic growth
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Mississippi touts strategic investments fueling record 2025 economic growth

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

Mississippi officials credit strategic investments for significant economic development across the state, helping make 2025 the best year in the

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Alcorn Central student’s grandfather detained after unauthorized campus entry
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Alcorn Central student’s grandfather detained after unauthorized campus entry

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

An individual, identified as a student’s grandfather, was detained this morning after entering Alcorn Central School without permission, according to

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Mississippi auditor's office arrests former Jones County official and contractor on embezzlement charges
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Mississippi auditor’s office arrests former Jones County official and contractor on embezzlement charges

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

JACKSON, Miss. — State Auditor Shad White announced Wednesday that his office has arrested Richard Creel, a former Jones County

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2026 Legislative Agenda Focuses on Immigration, Waste, and Whistleblower Protections
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2026 Legislative Agenda Focuses on Immigration, Waste, and Whistleblower Protections

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

The group behind the 2026 legislative agenda aims to address illegal immigration, government waste, and protections for whistleblowers who report

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Man Arrested After Altercation at Alcorn Central Elementary
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Man Arrested After Altercation at Alcorn Central Elementary

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

Gerry Lane Whitehurst, 74, of Alcorn County, has been charged following an altercation Monday at Alcorn Central Elementary School, according

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Mississippi Auditor's Office Highlights Successes in Year in Review
Government

Mississippi Auditor’s Office Highlights Successes in Year in Review

January 5, 2026 at 12:19 am CST Jon Myers

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor highlights its achievements in its year-in-review report. State Auditor Shad White says the

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Roadwork Begins at CR-100, CR-151, and CR-106 Intersection Tomorrow
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Roadwork Begins at CR-100, CR-151, and CR-106 Intersection Tomorrow

January 5, 2026 at 12:18 am CST Jon Myers

Work starts tomorrow afternoon at the intersection of County Roads 100, 151, and 106, where a new four-way stop will

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Mississippi Auditor Highlights Year of Oversight and Reforms
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Mississippi Auditor Highlights Year of Oversight and Reforms

January 5, 2026 at 12:18 am CST Jon Myers

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor released its Year in Review, highlighting efforts to improve government accountability and transparency.

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