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Latino: A time for choosing - America’s future is bigger than one election

Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino: Mississippians will choose between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Scott Colom today. But . . .

A seven-mile detour using Mississippi Highways 19 and 12 will carry motorists around a six-mile Natchez Trace Parkway closure in Attala County. Construction is expected to continue through March 2027. Map courtesy of the National Park Service.

Trace construction shifts to six-mile stretch in Attala County

Highway 19-to-Highway 12 closure expected to last through March A new phase of Natchez Trace Parkway construction will affect motorists . . .

Ole Miss Sets Fourth Straight Enrollment Record

Note: For photos to accompany this story, go to https://olemiss.box.com/s/bpeke3hjralf7nac3hwnkagkd3ek5dxg. Ole Miss Sets Fourth Straight Enrollment Record Mississippi freshman enrollment . . .

PEER report points to VitalCore staffing shortages, inconsistent reporting in Mississippi inmate healthcare

A PEER report found a large portion of unused VitalCore contractual hours in nearly every medical category in 2025. Paybacks . . .

Wicker: Putin must be defeated

Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says when Americans engage with the Russian . . .

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Trump has hurt the United States
By JIM SONES
Thu,10/29/26-2:12PM , 2,263 Reads 19,930 Statewide
Like most of us who are native Mississippians, (220 years for my family, before this area was a state), I consider myself a conservative, but unlike the majority, I saw Trump as a con man and egotistic huckster from his first election.
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Ethel boys basketball looking to keep improving this season
By ELIJAH KLEPCZYK
Thu,10/29/26-6:08PM , 1,743 Reads
The Ethel boys basketball team is getting ready to tip off its new season under head coach Corey Parish who is in his 22nd year of coaching for the Ethel Tigers.
Last year the Tigers doubled their previous year's win total – going from five wins to 10 wins – which was a positive stride according to Parish.
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Senior-led Lady Whippets look to challenge Louisville for region title
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,10/29/26-6:12PM , 1,806 Reads
Kosciusko finished second behind Louisville in girls basketball last season and coach Cory Guyton feels it will be the same for 2026-27.
“Until someone knocks them off Louisville is the favorite, but I think it’s going to be between us and Louisville.”
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Whippets, Lady Whippets open soccer season with strong scrimmage showings
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,10/29/26-6:07PM , 1,455 Reads
Kosciusko boys and girls soccer teams got off to a promising 2026-27start in 40-minute scrimmages at Landrum Field.
The Whippets defeated Grenada 3-0 and tied Houston 1-1 The Lady Whippets won both, 2-0 against Grenada and 4-0 against Houston.
Giovanny Sabino for boys and Keonna Brooks for girls each had three goals.
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Unnamed suspect arrested in connection with arson of Senatobia Police Department

A suspect was taken into custody in Huntsville, Alabama Monday afternoon. The investigation into the arson is ongoing and ATF is asking the public to share any information related to the case.

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Chance of Rain: 100%
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