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What is Juneteenth? Are banks open on the youngest federal holiday?

Lawmakers passed The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021 in the wake of the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

 

Mississippi men get over 10 years in prison for robbing postal worker

Three Mississippi men each have been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for the 2018 armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service worker.

 

Picking blueberries in Mississippi this year? Here are 5 things you need to know

Got a craving for some blueberry cobbler? Blueberry lemonade? 'Tis the season in Mississippi, but there are some things you need to know before you go.

 

How key SBC decisions on abuse, women pastors raise fundamental questions on church identity

The Southern Baptist Convention wrestles with deeper questions of church autonomy amid decisions on abuse and women pastors at 2023 meeting.

 

Syphilis in MS is on the rise. What counties have the highest rates?

Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt are beginning to see a significant increase in the number of syphilis cases. Here's what we know.

 

MS HB 1020 federal court hearing | Photos

HB 1020, the Jackson courts and police bill, continue in federal court at the Thad Cochran United States Courthouse.

 

Find out who is cutting the biggest checks for the leading candidates for MS governor

See who gave the most money to Tate Reeves and Brandon Presley in recent May campaign finance reports and find out if any notable names made the list.

 

Jackson metro could see baseball-size hail as storm system passes through

Damaging winds and hail are likely in the Jackson metro area today. Follow this story for the latest weather information in Mississippi.

 

Semi-finalists named for USA International Ballet Competition. See who they are

Semi-finalists named for USA International Ballet Competition. See who they are and get schedule for remaining competitions, events.

 

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