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The Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday designed to help rural hospitals open needed services, joining the House in advancing proposals to support struggling facilities by loosening the state’s certificate of need law.
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“This is another great example of how Mississippi is leading the revitalization of our defense industry,” U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said.
Starkville-based Camgian has been awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Systems, Hardware, Integration, Enhanced Logistics, and Development (SHIELD) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, or what is referred to as President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome Team.
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“This is another great example of how Mississippi is leading the revitalization of our defense industry,” U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said.
Starkville-based Camgian has been awarded a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Systems, Hardware, Integration, Enhanced Logistics, and Development (SHIELD) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, or what is referred to as President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome Team.
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An expanded list of Mississippi government institutions and law enforcement agencies would be forced to cooperate with federal immigration authorities if a bill the Mississippi House passed on Thursday becomes law.
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An expanded list of Mississippi government institutions and law enforcement agencies would be forced to cooperate with federal immigration authorities if a bill the Mississippi House passed on Thursday becomes law.
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Trinidad Chambliss apparently will make an encore performance after leading Ole Miss to the most successful season in school history.
In a tiny town of about 150 people, with at least that many spectators in a Calhoun County courtroom on Thursday, Chancery Judge Robert Whitwell granted 23-year-old Chambliss a temporary restraining order against the NCAA after day-long court proceedings.
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Trinidad Chambliss apparently will make an encore performance after leading Ole Miss to the most successful season in school history.
In a tiny town of about 150 people, with at least that many spectators in a Calhoun County courtroom on Thursday, Chancery Judge Robert Whitwell granted 23-year-old Chambliss a temporary restraining order against the NCAA after day-long court proceedings.
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Mona Lisa Lee
Lisa Lee, 61, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Baptist Attala in Kosciusko.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko. Burial will follow at Parkway Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the service time Thursday.
Lisa is survived by her husband Roy Lee; sons Zach Lee (Amy) and Wesley Lee; brothers Hayden Self and Rob Howell; 9 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Charlotte Faye McDaniel
Charlotte McDaniel, 79, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 11, 2026, graveside at McClain Cemetery in Newport. No visitation is planned.
Charlotte is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Zetha Pickle McDaniel, sisters Lynda Hutchison and Jo Betty Aldy and brother Bobby Hugh McDaniel.
Charlotte was a member of Salem Methodist Church and a homemaker..
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The discussion came as the Senate passed a bill that would create a disaster response loan program.
North Mississippi senators pleaded for an improved disaster response from the state Thursday as thousands of their constituents still lacked power nearly three weeks after the January winter storm.
Sen. Rita Potts Parks, a Republican from Corinth, repeatedly told her colleagues “we have work to do” to better prepare for future disasters. Her district includes Alcorn and Tippah counties, two of the hardest-hit areas in Mississippi.
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Judge Robert Whitwell found the NCAA’s denial of a sixth year of eligibility for the Ole Miss quarterback to be in bad faith, holding that officials had ignored evidence of medical incapacitation early in Chambliss’ collegiate career.
Judge Robert Whitwell granted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss motion for a preliminary injunction late Thursday from his bench in that Calhoun County Courthouse. Chambliss was challenging the NCAA’s decision not to grant a sixth year of eligibility to play college football.
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James R. “Russ” Oliver
Russ Oliver, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at his residence in Kosciusko.
No services will be held at this time.
Russ is survived by his life partner of 33 years Eula Mae Pollard and uncle Dr. Stanley Hartness.
He loved music and played the guitar and was an avid on-line reader and web user.
Russ is preceded in death by his parents James Dendy “Buster” and Gloria Hartness Oliver and an infant sister.
For online condolences visit culpepperfuneralhome.com
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There is plenty of love to go around in Mississippi, and a plethora of ways to celebrate that love. Here are a few worth checking out this weekend.
It’s Friday – time to think about what you want to do this weekend. Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, take advantage of it being on a Saturday and seek out something fun to do with your sweetie.
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State Senator Neil Whaley, the bill’s author, said the goal of the measure is to provide relief for farmers as many face hard economic times.
A Senate bill erasing the 1.5 percent sales tax on logging and farming equipment passed earlier this week, winning praise from farmers and state leaders.
The bill, SB 2272, would allow commercial farmers to avoid paying taxes on farm implements such as tractors that are used directly in agriculture production.
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Rep. Becky Currie is seen on the House floor at the Capitol in Jackson on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Mississippi House passed several bills this week aimed at improving the quality of medical care in Mississippi prisons and developing stronger oversight of health care delivery.
The bills, which follow an ongoing investigative series from Mississippi Today on the alleged denial of care in state prisons, are part of a reform package spearheaded by Rep. Becky Currie, the Republican House Corrections chairwoman from Brookhaven.
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“We are supporting residents of Mississippi by providing financial flexibility and disaster recovery resources to those impacted by the recent disaster,” said Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced Thursday that federal disaster assistance is available to Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the winter storm in January 23-27.
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Updates to Attala County Flood Insurance Rate Map
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Updates to Attala County Flood Insurance Rate Map
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Lexington police have a new interim chief after the first appointed leader resigned less than a month into the job.
The city’s Board of Aldermen appointed Kenneth Gee as interim chief Thursday following a special meeting.
Alderman Isaac Lindsey shared news on Facebook last week about Gee’s appointment and the resignation of former interim chief, Robert Kirklin. Some commenters on the post raised concerns about Gee’s hiring and a track record with other police departments and jobs.
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Lexington police have a new interim chief after the first appointed leader resigned less than a month into the job.
The city’s Board of Aldermen appointed Kenneth Gee as interim chief Thursday following a special meeting.
Alderman Isaac Lindsey shared news on Facebook last week about Gee’s appointment and the resignation of former interim chief, Robert Kirklin. Some commenters on the post raised concerns about Gee’s hiring and a track record with other police departments and jobs.
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