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Grammy Award-winning singer Mandisa performs as part of the TobyMac Hits Deep Tour, which comes …

• February 21, 2017

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• February 21, 2017

Mississippi author Jackie Warren Tatum’s first novel is titled “Unspeakable Things.” Photo courtesy James Patterson

• February 21, 2017

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• February 21, 2017

City Responds to Hinds County Emergency Declaration

Mississippi Governor Orders Another Round of Budget Cuts

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is making the third round of spending cuts since the budget year started in July—the fifth round in the past 14 months.

Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, announced $43 million in cuts Tuesday, saying tax collections remain …

• February 21, 2017

US to Expand Pool of People Targeted for Deportation

The Trump administration is greatly expanding the number of people living in the U.S. illegally who are considered a priority for deportation, including people arrested for traffic violations, according to …

The Homeland Security Department memos, signed by Secretary John Kelly (pictured), lay out that any …

• February 21, 2017

Treasurer Fitch Pushes Gender Pay, Financial Literacy Despite Bills Dying

State Treasurer Lynn Fitch is disappointed that legislation addressing the state's gender-pay gap and requiring financial literacy education for students did not see the light of day in the Mississippi …

Mississippi Treasurer Lynn Fitch pushed for equal pay for women, financial literacy education for kids …

• February 21, 2017

Kirk McCarty

Kirk McCarty didn't have to go far to continue playing baseball after a standout career at Oak Grove High School. The former Warrior stayed in Hattiesburg to attend the University …

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• February 21, 2017

Chairman: Bill with Gas and Tobacco Taxes Won't Go to House

A Mississippi House chairman says he is backing off a proposal that could have led to higher gasoline and cigarette taxes.

Mississippi House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, said that he won't bring …

• February 21, 2017

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• February 21, 2017

Hurt & Healing in ‘Unspeakable Things’

Author Jackie Warren Tatum has always written, but her work was far from the field of crime fiction that readers will find in her debut novel, "Unspeakable Things" (Mill City …

ZDD Giveaways and Festival on Mar 25, but No Parade

GOP Leaders Renew Push to Block Lawsuit Over Election Spat

Mississippi House Republican leaders will appeal a court ruling in a dispute over an election that tied, went to a drawing of straws and was later flipped.