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Gov. Bryant Holds Blood Drive at Capitol Today

Gov. Bryant and Miss. Blood Services team up for a blood drive at State Capitol today

Gov. Bryant and Miss. Blood Services team up for a blood drive at State Capitol today.

10 Things to Know for Friday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories people will talk about today; all times are central time zone.

Stringfellow: Voters send strong message in Democratic primaries

Eric Stringfellow at the Ledger writes:

Start A Revolution

Jeremy Polk and Paula Pellegrin wheeled Nelson Gibson's rusty, circa 1967 Schwinn twin bicycle from their large truck and began working on it. Spending about 12 hours over the course …

Best In Sports In The Next 7 Days

Big night for high school football with Callaway vs. Lanier at Hughes Field, 7 p.m.: You will get a lot of bang for your sports entertainment dollar with this classic …

Cranberry Apple Bake

To my family, it's not fall until Mom cooks the first batch of cranberry apple bake, warming the kitchen and filling the house with the smell of brown sugar.

Senate Rule Committee Clears Way for Senate to Consider a Medical Marijuana Bill

The Mississippi Senate's rules committee has approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 586, which, if passed by the full Senate, will allow it to suspend the rules for the purpose of introducing …

Mississippi Lawmakers Returning to Work on State Budget

Mississippi legislators are returning to the Capitol to wrap up unfinished parts of the state budget as leaders are clashing with Republican Gov. Tate Reeves.

Espy: Hyde-Smith 'Disrespecting' Mississippi by Not Debating

Democratic challenger Mike Espy on Wednesday criticized Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith for not accepting invitations to debate him.

Mississippi Program to Use Door Cameras to Fight Crime

Mississippi’s capital city could begin using residents’ door security cameras in its effort to fight rising crime.

Rule Prevents Video of 'Gotcha' Moments in Mississippi House

Mississippi House members adopted a new rule Wednesday that bans people from taking videos of lawmakers on the House floor to capture what one leader called “gotcha” moments.

Alcorn State Opts Out of Spring Season

The overwhelming favorite to win the Southwestern Conference East title won’t play a spring 2021 season. Alcorn State University decided to opt out of spring football when the school made …

Chandler Dillard

Senior outfielder Chandler Dillard enjoyed a strong series at the plate for Alcorn State. He went 7-for-14 batting with four walks in 18 plate appearances as well as 6 RBI.

Elijah Moore

It was a no brainer for the New York Jets to take University of Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore with the 34th overall and second pick in the second-round.

Tasha Bibb

Tasha Bibb loves to help Mississippi’s potential entrepreneurs turn their business dreams into reality.

Morgan Freeman Stars in Movie Filming in Mississippi

Morgan Freeman stars as a small-town sheriff in a movie that began filming Tuesday in Mississippi. Cole Hauser and Jaimie Alexander also are stars in the comedic noir thriller “The …

Eduardo Cruz, Victor France and Tom Gavin

On Monday, April 29, the Mississippi Brilla announced they had added three members of the national-championship winning Belhaven Blazers soccer team.

House Passes Home-Brewing Bill, Sends It to Bryant

The House has sent a bill to Gov. Phil Bryant that would legalize home brewing in Mississippi.

Officials: Gunman in Texas Rampage was Marine

A man suspected in a West Texas shooting rampage that left one woman dead and five others wounded was a Marine who was wanted for questioning in a slaying in …

Cleveland Schools Desegregation Case Before Court

A federal judge says he will rule after the first of the year on proposals to desegregate two schools in the Cleveland School District.