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UMMC extends cancellation of clinic appointments through Friday

JACKSON – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as . . .

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The Music Minister stopped rehearsal and shouted at the choir. These are words, people. Don't let a pretty song drown . . .

Ruling is more than about tariffs

Ever since Donald Trump returned to the presidency last year, it became increasingly worrisome whether anyone in the government would . . .

Our schools make national news

The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal featured Mississippi education recently. In a surprising story entitled “These Three . . .

Trump’s success

Robert Wise has written another lengthy article criticizing Trump. {NSS 2/20} He blames the administration for allowing a nameless staffer . . .

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Be Loud and Be Proud
Wed,02/25/26-9:38AM , 1,105 Reads
The Sebastopol Lady Bobcats defeated Bogue Chitto to advance to the third round of the playoffs. The Lady Bobcats will take on Simmons today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Raymond. School will dismiss early at noon to allow fans to travel to Raymond for the 4:00 p.m. match.
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Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College, had the game-winner for Mississippi Valley State on Saturday against Texas Southern at home.

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Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day
By CALVIN STEVENS
Sun,02/22/26-7:38PM , 1,024 Reads 28,521 Statewide
Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as the leader of the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team this season.
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It’s early, yes, but Mississippi’s college baseball teams have started fast
By RICK CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/24/26-3:20PM , 830 Reads 32,216 Statewide
Two weekends into it, the college baseball season is but a puppy. Nevertheless, we can make at least one observation:

Our Mississippi teams have really high ceilings. They can play ball. Omaha is not out of the question for any of the three.
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Join us in Raymond
Wed,02/25/26-10:30AM , 707 Reads
The Sebastopol Lady Bobcats defeated Bogue Chitto to advance to the third round of the playoffs. The Lady Bobcats will take on Simmons today, Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Raymond. School will dismiss early at noon to allow fans to travel to Raymond for the 4:00 p.m. match. Mailee Wilson and Jaiden Williams battle for a rebound.

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