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Debate lingers over what, how to pay Jackson’s new police chief

Debate lingers over what, how to pay Jackson’s new police chief

by Mississippi Monitor | May 6, 2026 | Capital/River

By: Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune     A Jackson city council member recently requested a legal opinion from the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office regarding using private funds to supplement the municipality’s new police chief’s salary. Council member...
Mississippi Attorney General joins coalition calling for state control over sports-related prediction markets

Mississippi Attorney General joins coalition calling for state control over sports-related prediction markets

by Mississippi Monitor | May 6, 2026 | Sports

By: Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune     Mississippi’s Attorney General, along with attorneys general in 40 other states, have formed a coalition to provide assurance that the regulation power of “event contracts” for online sports-related betting falls to...
Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio

Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio

by Mississippi Monitor | May 5, 2026 | Capital/River

By: Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune     Some of the best art in Mississippi right now isn’t happening in a studio with perfect lighting or white walls. But it’s not where you might expect—rather, it’s happening in a garage. In Flowood, Meagan Torrence...
After federal judge blocks metro water authority, Governor doesn’t make appointments

After federal judge blocks metro water authority, Governor doesn’t make appointments

by Mississippi Monitor | May 5, 2026 | Capital/River

By: Frank Corder & Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune     Following U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate’s order temporarily blocking the state law creating the new Metro Jackson Water Authority, Governor Tate Reeves (R) said Friday he would not be making his...
Local author releases new adventure novel

Local author releases new adventure novel

by Mississippi Monitor | May 4, 2026 | Capital/River

  Local author and journalist Joe Curtis has announced the release of his new book, Dr. Dill’s Antique Shop For Tohopkas, a Southern adventure story filled with mystery, imagination and unforgettable characters. Set in historic Natchez, Mississippi, the novel...
MSU unveils Hulett Ambassador Hub to strengthen student engagement, mentorship

MSU unveils Hulett Ambassador Hub to strengthen student engagement, mentorship

by Mississippi Monitor | May 4, 2026 | Pines

  Mississippi State’s College of Arts and Sciences hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Drs. Karen and William Hulett Ambassador Hub Friday [May 1], on the first floor of Allen Hall in the university’s Healthcare Pathways Resource Center. The new office...
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