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The Mississippi Antique Showcase is coming to the Delta, April 17th and 18th, at The Capps Entrepreneurial Center in Stoneville.
Call 888-874-6874 for tickets and information.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique Showcase April 17 and 18 in Stoneville.
The event will be filmed for a series that MPB will air in the fall.
The showcase will take place from 1-6 p.m. April 17 and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18 at the The Capps Entrepreneurial Center at MSU Delta Research and Extension Center.
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1 day 15 hours ago
Use of the psychoactive substance has shown promise in helping those suffering from PTSD and opioid withdrawal symptoms.
A bill that will allow for clinical trials of a drug known as Ibogaine has been signed into law by Mississippi’s governor.
On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R) added his signature to HB 314, putting it into law as of July 1.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 day 18 hours ago
Filming equipment for “Southern Dish” points toward the series’ host, Lydia Chassaniol of Winona.
For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been crisscrossing the state with a delectable purpose.
That is to create a new TV series that will engage the state’s would-be visitors and its residents by introducing them to restaurants and their chefs statewide in order to tell Mississippi’s story through their food.
The result is MPB’s new series, “Southern Dish.” Chassaniol, had the idea for the series, raised the money to fund it and serves as its host.
By SUSAN MONTGOMERY - The Greenwood Commonwealth on
1 day 20 hours ago
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
By RUTHIE ROBISON - The Enterprise-Tocsin on
1 day 22 hours ago
Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Mississippi lawmakers have approved the conference report for the state’s Medicaid appropriation, with state funding for the social welfare healthcare program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
1 day 22 hours ago
Senate Appropriations chairman Briggs Hopson said there is a “general agreement” between House and Senate conferees on many of the bills. It remains to be seen what comes of education funding, teacher pay raises, PERS reforms and Medicaid spending.
Mississippi appropriators are hammering out the state budget as the 2026 regular legislative session nears its end.
The Fiscal Year 2027 estimated state budget is nearly $7.4 billion, up slightly from $7.3 billion in FY 2026.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
1 day 23 hours ago
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1. IRS offering free tax help in Mississippi
The Internal Revenue Service announced that special Saturday hours will be available over the next few months at select Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country, including Mississippi.
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3 days 20 hours ago
The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
By Taylor Thompson on
3 days 21 hours ago
A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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4 days 14 hours ago
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A Burn Ban has been issued for Grenada County until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, in hopes of preventing wildfires such as this from spreading throughout the city and county.
A burn ban is now in effect for Grenada County due to extremely dry conditions and recent wildfire activity in the area.
The Grenada County Board of Supervisors approved a request for the ban today, which was submitted to Region 2 Regional Forester Dennis Dauterive of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The commission approved the request.
The burn ban took immediate effect on Friday, March 27, and will remain in place through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Conditions will be reevaluated beginning Wednesday, April 1.
By Adam Prestridge on
4 days 15 hours ago
Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
By GERARD EDIC on
4 days 16 hours ago
Grenada County Sheriff's Office deputy Steve Winters secures the scene on Minga Road Friday morning.
The Grenada County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday morning, March 27, on Minga Road in the Ligon Estates area.
The victim has been identified as Marston D. Jones, 48, of Grenada. Deputies said the suspect, Tyjuan M. Jones, 22, also of Grenada, was taken into custody without incident in connection to the shooting.
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4 days 23 hours ago
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Nine “No Kings” protests planned in Mississippi this Saturday
The progressive left’s “No Kings” protests are back for another round of demonstrations this weekend across the nation, with nine such protests planned from the Coast to the Tennessee state line.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
5 days 14 hours ago
When it comes to cleaning up Grenada, City Hall continues to trip over its own indecision. Nearly two months after Winter Storm Fern littered our community with fallen limbs, shattered trees and mangled brush, the debris still lines city streets — a daily reminder of how far our city’s leadership has fallen in serving its people.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher on
5 days 15 hours ago
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Debris piles throughout the City of Grenada like this one in Avenue of Pines will remain curbside after the City Council failed to secure a debris removal and monitoring company or set new spending caps for the work.
Debris will continue to pile up curbside after the Grenada City Council received no bids to complete storm debris removal and monitoring services during a Zoom meeting last Tuesday afternoon.
City Manager Dr. Trina George informed Councilmembers that the city had not received any responses to its requests for proposals (RFPs) for the work. The Council then voted to officially close the RFP process and instead declare emergency procurement, allowing Dr. George to directly solicit quotes and negotiate contracts for debris removal and monitoring services.
By Adam Prestridge - Publisher on
5 days 16 hours ago
Grenada High School junior pitcher Carson Renfro delivers a pitch to the plate during last Tuesday’s Class 6A, Region 1 opener against South Panola in Grenada. GHS won 3-0.
After battling through a tough non-region schedule with a 7-6 mark, the Grenada High School Chargers varsity baseball team opened Class 6A, Region 1 play last Tuesday hosting longtime rival South Panola at Charger Field. Coach C.J. Hodges’ team faced one of the top pitchers in the state in sophomore Anson Bright.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
5 days 17 hours ago
Grenada High School senior Morgan Clayton slides in safely at third base during last Tuesday’s home region game with Olive Branch.
The one that got away.
That’s the best way to describe last Thursday’s Class 6A, Region 1 game when the Grenada Lady Chargers varsity softball team traveled to Lake Cormorant High School in DeSoto County.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
5 days 17 hours ago
Researchers say the center will be the first of its kind in the nation.
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports.
By Michael Goldberg - Mississippi Today on
5 days 17 hours ago
Child care workers and children, parents and legislators stressed the need to protect access to child care during the Child Care Matters: Keep Mississippi Working press conference held at the state Capitol, Thursday, April 24, 2025. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Below is an opinion column by Cathy Grace:
Mississippi Today Ideas is a platform for thoughtful Mississippians to share their ideas about our state’s past, present and future. Opinions expressed in guest essays are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent those of Mississippi Today. You can read more about the section here.
By Cathy Grace - Mississippi Today on
5 days 17 hours ago
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Kirk Academy sophomore pitcher Kade Tipton gets ready to make a tag on a North Delta School baserunner during action last Thursday.
Youth and inexperience have been the central theme for the Kirk Academy Raiders varsity baseball team this spring.
After winning two of its first 11 games to open the season, KA began Class AAA, District 1 play with a three-game series with the North Delta School Green Wave last week. Games 1 and 2 were played last Tuesday in Batesville with North Delta winning by scores of 8-3 and 4-2.
The series shifted to Grenada last Thursday with North Delta completing the sweep with a 17-0 win.
By Chuck Hathcock - Sports Editor on
