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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 6h

OPINION: "Today I ask: Should grieving parents show the world the aftermath of bullets—children's bodies, chaos in classrooms, blood on floors? Because words are not enough," Duvalier Malone writes.

Opinion | As Kids Die at School, We Need an Emmett Till Moment

Dr. Duvalier Malone writes about the normalization of school shootings and how immediate action must be taken to stop them.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 7h

New York Attorney General Letitia James, who once bested Donald Trump in court, was charged Thursday as part of a mortgage fraud investigation that the president urged Justice Department officials to pursue.

She's the latest foe of the president to be prosecuted.
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New York AG Who Beat Trump in Court Indicted at His Urging

New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged as part of a mortgage fraud investigation pushed by the Trump administration.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 7h

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza and establish a “civil-military coordination center,” U.S. officials say.
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US Sending 200 Troops to Israel Amid Ceasefire Deal in Gaza

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor the Gaza ceasefire and establish a “civil-military coordination center.”

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 8h

OPINION: "The full impact may depend to a large extent on the psychology of the average consumer.

"Recent data suggests that consumer confidence is falling as the stagnation in the labor market becomes more clear," John W. Diamond writes.

Opinion | Prolonged Shutdown Could Send Economy Tumbling

John W. Diamond writes that the U.S. economy may worsen the longer the government shutdown lasts.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 8h

The Emmett Till Interpretative Center will continue its “Remembering Emmett” series with events across Mississippi in October and November, including at Tougaloo College, in Gulfport and in Mound Bayou.
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Emmett Till Center to Honor His Legacy With Events Across State

The Emmett Till Interpretative Center will continue its “Remembering Emmett” series with events across Mississippi in October and November.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 9h

The Mississippi Free Press is hosting a solutions circle in Greenwood on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, email [email protected] or visit buff.ly/25rfrIC.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 9h

“(Bird Martin's) approach was a lot different than a lot of other coaches,” Pam Bourg said. “He's not the type of coach that's going to yell at you. He can look at you & show you his disappointment, & it'll make you feel bad enough to think, ‘I need to do better for him...he really cares about me.’”

Walthall County Softball Coach Supports Disaster Recovery

Byran “Bird” Martin, known around Walthall County as a successful softball coach, oversaw recovery efforts after tornadoes walloped the area in March.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 9h

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WIC Stops Accepting Some Applicants Amid Government Shutdown

The WIC program will only accept applications from pregnant women, breastfeeding women and high-risk infants during the federal government shutdown.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 10h

“In the absence of federal funding, MSDH is stepping in to ensure WIC operations continue. Current WIC participants will continue receiving their benefits without interruption,” a Mississippi State Department of Health press release says.

WIC Stops Accepting Some Applicants Amid Government Shutdown

The WIC program will only accept applications from pregnant women, breastfeeding women and high-risk infants during the federal government shutdown.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 11h

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 11h

OPINION: "The vending machines are part of a growing movement in the United States to provide easy access to harm-reduction resources," Alice Zhang and Jennifer Murphy write.

Opinion | Vending Machines Give Pregnancy Tests, Hygiene Kits

Alice Zhang and Jennifer Murphy write that vending machines that provide easy access to harm-reduction resources helps to normalize their usage.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 12h

Five schools across Madison, Ridgeland, Petal, Hattiesburg and Ocean Springs are approved to accept students using Mississippi’s Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship.

But large areas of Mississippi, including the Delta and northeast region, lack a nearby approved special-purpose school.

Dyslexia Scholarship Helps Mississippi Families Access Therapy

Five schools across Madison, Ridgeland, Petal, Hattiesburg and Ocean Springs are approved to accept students using Mississippi’s Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship. But large areas of Mississippi,…

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 12h

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 12h

The Jackson City Council passed a resolution calling on the federal government to return operations of the city’s water system to local control three years after the city’s water crisis.

The Council cited issues with billing rates, collections and customer service.
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Jackson City Council Wants Water Back Under Local Control

The Jackson City Council is calling on the federal government to return the city’s water system to local control three years after the water crisis.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 12h

RECH Foundation CEO Pauline Rogers said that the location is strategically positioned in an area that allows the foundation to facilitate community outreach on the street, targeting unhoused people whom she says “we walk by every day.”

Once Prisoners, Jackson Couple Expands Mission for 2nd Chances

RECH Foundation, which supports Mississippi’s incarcerated individuals and their families, held an open house at their new offices in downtown Jackson.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 14h

Health care premiums for millions of Americans could skyrocket if Congress fails to extend tax credits that many people use to buy insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces.

Fact Check: No, the Shutdown Isn't About Immigrant Health Care

President Donald Trump and other Republicans claim Democrats forced the government shutdown over giving free health care to immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 14h

OPINION: "Mississippi’s white leaders haven’t done nearly enough to reckon with our white supremacist past, nor its ongoing manifestations, to expect Black folks to live as if Jim Crow never was," MFP News Editor Ashton Pittman writes.

Editor’s Note | Mississippi’s Evil Past Still Haunts Us

News Editor Ashton Pittman writes about how the response to college student Trey Reed’s death illustrates how Mississippi’s past haunts its present.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 15h

Under the latest plans, a contractor would use sites such as Facebook, Instagram and X—and could, in addition, use powerful online commercial, law enforcement and federal government databases—to generate leads about "individuals who pose a danger to national security."

ICE Plans to Boost Social Media Surveillance Using Contractors

ICE plans to use a hub in Vermont to bolster its digital surveillance capabilities as the agency ramps up operations across the country.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 16h

“There are a lot of problems that are occurring in Greenwood, such as drop-out rates, gun violence and teen pregnancy. I have a lot of objectives in my program that are solutions to at least one, if not all of the needs that kids are faced with,” CURRage 2 Change Director Dazondria Curry said.

Greenwood Dinner Urges Local Action, Honors Civil Rights Roots

Jackson Mayor John Horhn emphasized local activism at the 23rd Annual Beans and Greens Dinner in Greenwood, Mississippi, on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 17h

“The festival’s crowd gave me a sense of enthusiasm about being around others who appreciate what joy birds bring and the songs they sing,” bird enthusiast Elaine Drummell said.

North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival Touts ‘Magical Creatures’

Wildlife experts taught attendees of the inaugural North Mississippi Hummingbird Festival on Sept. 13 about birds, butterflies and other pollinators.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 1d

The office of civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is representing Trey Reed's family, “told the Clarion Ledger that the conclusive autopsy hasn't been finalized and no details would be released until it was,” the Jackson newspaper reported.

The Facts: Trey Reed’s 2nd Autopsy Has Not Been Released, Despite Rumors

The second autopsy on the body of Delta State University student Trey Reed has not been released, despite uncorroborated social media rumors.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 1d

OPINION: "The deeper concern is that too many of our residents, especially our most educated, are still leaving for better jobs or underemployed. This is a crisis remote work can help solve," Letitia Johnson writes.

Opinion | Remote Work: Mississippi’s Path to Economic Recovery

Letitia Johnson writes about how remote work may be Mississippi’s key to continued stability and competitiveness in a changing economic environment

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“If you never composed music or orchestrated music, you really do not understand what goes into it," Bennie Foster Jr. said. "… You're literally putting the pieces of a puzzle together. I think that's one of (Boyd's) strong suits … That's just his sweet spot."

Marcus Boyd: Thriving on the Spectrum, Finding Solace in Sound

Vicksburg resident Marcus Boyd was diagnosed with autism at 10. He is now a successful music composer, producer and autism activist.

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 1d

The WIC program will only accept applications from pregnant women, breastfeeding women and high-risk infants during the federal government shutdown.

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