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Mississippi revenue collections exceed estimates by $123.3 million for first three months of fiscal year

The Joint Legislative Budget Committee released the September revenue report on Tuesday also showing that Mississippi revenue collections for the . . .

Rainwater to explore Andromeda Oct. 9

Rainwater Observatory in French Camp Mississippi will be offering a free 4-County Electric Foundation “Exploring the Heavens” public program! This . . .

The Hits Keep Coming!

In the October 1 edition of the Star Herald the publisher, Joseph McCain, penned an Anit-Trump propaganda piece and accused . . .

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Heart of Mississippi Rodeo returns to Kosciusko The fifth annual Heart of Mississippi Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday . . .

Attala supervisors issue burn ban through Nov. 2

On the recommendation of the Attala County fire chief, Attala County supervisors have issued a burn ban, citing tinder conditions . . .

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AP test participation up 16.2% over prior year in Mississippi
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Tue,10/06/26-1:02PM , 410 Reads 5,465 Statewide
The number of students in Mississippi taking AP courses and passing the associated exams has doubled overall since 2013.
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Magnolia Mornings: October 6, 2026
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Tue,10/06/26-12:38PM , 448 Reads 5,746 Statewide
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Lady Whippets sweep Houston to advance in 4A playoffs
By LAURENCE HILLIARD
Thu,10/08/26-7:41PM , 337 Reads
Kosciusko eked out a 29-27 third set victory over Houston to complete a 3-0 win in the opening round of the 4A playoffs. The Lady Whippets won the first two sets 25-22 and 25-12 and played Tishomingo County Tuesday in the second round.
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Thu,10/08/26-7:37PM , 193 Reads
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI
GREENVILLE DIVISION
TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY,
L.L.C.,
Plaintiff,
v.
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MVSU basketball player was reportedly warned about his expired immigration status years before ICE detained him

Years before immigration officers arrested a Mississippi Valley State University basketball player last week, the school he previously played for said it warned him to correct his immigration status — contradicting his attorney’s earlier claim that the student athlete didn’t know his visa had expired.