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The Mississippi Antique Showcase is coming to the Delta, April 17th and 18th, at The Capps Entrepreneurial Center in Stoneville.

Call 888-874-6874 for tickets and information.

MPB brings Mississippi Antiques Showcase to the Delta April 17

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique . . .

Rape suspect fatally shot during U.S. Marshals warrant service

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at . . .

Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.

‘Southern Dish’: MPB series spotlights state’s chefs, restaurants

For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been . . .

Thomas Minor, photographed March 18, 2026, at his local polling place in Fulton, discovered during the March 10 primaries that his name was missing from the poll book. Credit: Madeline Nguyen/Mississippi Today

Secretary of state’s push to use unverified addresses from credit agency for ‘election integrity’ left some legitimate voters inactive during primaries

The secretary of state’s office touted the data as a “reliable” tool to help determine voter status. But errors in . . .

Kosciusko native L.V. Hull celebrated in landmark Mississippi Museum of Art exhibition

From staff and press reports A groundbreaking exhibition honoring the life and work of Kosciusko artist L.V. Hull is now . . .

Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.

Thomas Minor, photographed March 18, 2026, at his local polling place in Fulton, discovered during the March 10 primaries that his name was missing from the poll book. Credit: Madeline Nguyen/Mississippi Today

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Suspect, two victims dead following shootings in Attala County
Mon,03/30/26-10:50AM , 1,458 Reads
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Two men and a suspected gunman are dead following a series of shootings Sunday afternoon in Attala County, according to the Attala County Sheriff’s Office.
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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
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Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
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Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
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Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
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Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.

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Cold, rough winds don't deter Viking Half Marathon athletes
By TAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/28/26-1:02PM , 1,024 Reads 13,482 Statewide
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.

“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
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Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.

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Fire forces evacuations
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Fri,03/27/26-5:46PM , 992 Reads 16,275 Statewide
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.

Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
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Ole Miss announces college gambling center as concerns rise over addiction, athletes
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Thu,03/26/26-4:18PM , 905 Reads 17,863 Statewide
Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.

The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
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Easter Sunday 2026

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Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ 3 days after his death. It is the oldest of the Christian holidays and considered to be the most important day of the church year. Easter also signifies the beginning of spring.

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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 83°F
Min Temp: 63°F
Feels Like: 79°F
Dew Point: 63°F
Humidity: 100%
Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM

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