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Robert St. John highlights his podcast, Ya Gotta Eat, with co-host and production partner, Drew Wooton. The two sit down . . .

The Message

Our Own Initiatives In order for our faith to go beyond believing certain facts, it must be translated into action . . .

Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant

Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues . . .

MORA 2025-2026 Scholarship Winners Announced

Morton Senior Claims Top Prize Through its annual scholarship program, Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) supports graduating Mississippi seniors as . . .

Greenwood Leflore Hospital weighing possible takeover bid by UMMC, letter of intent shows

Greenwood Leflore Hospital signed a letter of intent to discuss the possibility of the University of Mississippi Medical Center taking . . .

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Panthers Win State Championship
Fri,03/06/26-5:56PM , 1,698 Reads
The Morton Panthers just defeated Leake Central 67-55 to claim the Mississippi High School Activities Association State 4A State Basketball Championship.

Congratulations Panthers!

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NCAA appeals Chambliss injunction to Mississippi Supreme Court
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Fri,03/06/26-1:50PM , 1,398 Reads 23,209 Statewide
The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback’s injunction effectively allowing him to play in 2026 stands.
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Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant
By TAYLOR THOMPSON
Sat,03/07/26-2:16PM , 920 Reads 22,384 Statewide
Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues.
Cate, who dreams of becoming a librarian or author, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder when she was 2 months old.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital weighing possible takeover bid by UMMC, letter of intent shows
By GWEN DILWORTH - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Sat,03/07/26-9:00PM , 866 Reads 15,470 Statewide
Greenwood Leflore Hospital signed a letter of intent to discuss the possibility of the University of Mississippi Medical Center taking over its services, according to state and local officials and an excerpted document obtained by Mississippi Today.
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Forestry Meeting

Scott County Forestry Association will hold a meeting on March 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Curtis Vanderschaaf will give a discussion on forestry related income taxes. A meal will be provided for those in attendance. To register, please call the Scott County Extension office at 601-469-4241 by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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Current Temp

78°F

Partly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 69°F
Feels Like: 83°F
Dew Point: 68°F
Humidity: 93%
Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM

Wind Speed: 10 to 15 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Sky Cover: 53%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
Moon Rise: 2:14 AM
Moon Set: 11:54 AM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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