Mississippi Free Press
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The stories that change lives don’t appear by accident. They’re built through care, courage, and a newsroom determined to get it right.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The stories that change lives don’t appear by accident. They’re built through care, courage, and a newsroom determined to get it right.
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Help keep factual, people-first Mississippi journalism alive: buff.ly/t2DNQKV
But truth can’t sustain itself without you. Your donation is TRIPLED today.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Torsheta Jackson digs deep into the systems that shape Mississippi communities and schools. Her reporting makes sure families are not forgotten and the truth isn’t overlooked.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Torsheta Jackson digs deep into the systems that shape Mississippi communities and schools. Her reporting makes sure families are not forgotten and the truth isn’t overlooked.
Today, your gift goes THREE times as far to support our 501(c)(3) newsroom.
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Today, your gift goes THREE times as far to support our 501(c)(3) newsroom.
Donate now: buff.ly/t2DNQKV
MFP Weekly Roundup: December 1-December 5, 2025
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December 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
MFP Weekly Roundup: December 1-December 5, 2025
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Every time you support the Mississippi Free Press, you help protect truth and lift up the people who make this state what it is.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Every time you support the Mississippi Free Press, you help protect truth and lift up the people who make this state what it is.
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Every day, we work to reflect the Mississippi we know: resilient, diverse, and worth fighting for.
Your stories guide us through all 82 counties.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Every day, we work to reflect the Mississippi we know: resilient, diverse, and worth fighting for.
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Your stories guide us through all 82 counties.
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Stories shape how we understand one another. They heal, reveal, and connect.
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That’s why we’re committed to telling Mississippi’s stories with depth, care, and honesty.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Stories shape how we understand one another. They heal, reveal, and connect.
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That’s why we’re committed to telling Mississippi’s stories with depth, care, and honesty.
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You’re in luck! Even though Giving News Day has passed, the socks and stickers are still available for supporters:
Give $120+ → snag our 2025 MFP Christmas socks
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Give $50 → get a new MFP sticker
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December 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
You’re in luck! Even though Giving News Day has passed, the socks and stickers are still available for supporters:
Give $120+ → snag our 2025 MFP Christmas socks
Give $50 → get a new MFP sticker
Become a VIP → just $5/month or more gets you a sticker + member benefits
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Give $50 → get a new MFP sticker
Become a VIP → just $5/month or more gets you a sticker + member benefits
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Supporters lift us up and you can, too.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Supporters lift us up and you can, too.
Your donation is TRIPLED, multiplying your impact for truth-driven reporting across Mississippi and the nation. Stand with independent, people-centered journalism.
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Your donation is TRIPLED, multiplying your impact for truth-driven reporting across Mississippi and the nation. Stand with independent, people-centered journalism.
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Big news! We’ve unlocked a new $5,000 match thanks to a generous donor from New Orleans and the Rural Partner Fund. Right now, every gift is TRIPLED. No matter the amount, your support goes three times as far for journalism focused on people, not partisanship. Donate now: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Big news! We’ve unlocked a new $5,000 match thanks to a generous donor from New Orleans and the Rural Partner Fund. Right now, every gift is TRIPLED. No matter the amount, your support goes three times as far for journalism focused on people, not partisanship. Donate now: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
MATCH MET!! Thanks to you, we’ve closed this $5,000 match. Your donation to our 501(c)(3) supports accurate, fact-checked information that’s accessible to everyone. Let’s keep the momentum going: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
MATCH MET!! Thanks to you, we’ve closed this $5,000 match. Your donation to our 501(c)(3) supports accurate, fact-checked information that’s accessible to everyone. Let’s keep the momentum going: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
Today, your gift will go three times as far. The next $5000 in gifts will be matched 3-to-1. Together, we can expand Mississippi’s most inclusive newsroom. Every contribution, regardless of size, goes a long way. Stand with us: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Today, your gift will go three times as far. The next $5000 in gifts will be matched 3-to-1. Together, we can expand Mississippi’s most inclusive newsroom. Every contribution, regardless of size, goes a long way. Stand with us: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
Right now, your support goes 3X as far. That means your $100 gift becomes $300. Thanks to B.R. Hawkins, Beverley Coleman and the Philanthropic Access Partner Fund, we have a fresh $5,000 triple match. Will you consider donating to our 501(c)(3) today? givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Right now, your support goes 3X as far. That means your $100 gift becomes $300. Thanks to B.R. Hawkins, Beverley Coleman and the Philanthropic Access Partner Fund, we have a fresh $5,000 triple match. Will you consider donating to our 501(c)(3) today? givebutter.com/mfpdonate
Today, your belief in people-centered Mississippi journalism carries three times the power. The next $5,000 in gifts will be matched 3-to-1. This is the moment to stand with a newsroom that listens deeply, reports ethically and tells Mississippi’s full story. givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today, your belief in people-centered Mississippi journalism carries three times the power. The next $5,000 in gifts will be matched 3-to-1. This is the moment to stand with a newsroom that listens deeply, reports ethically and tells Mississippi’s full story. givebutter.com/mfpdonate
“Our seafood industry, all around the country, (is impacted) due to a number of issues—the globalization with the imports, the lack of young fishermen coming into these fisheries,” Ryan Bradley, executive director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United, said.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“Our seafood industry, all around the country, (is impacted) due to a number of issues—the globalization with the imports, the lack of young fishermen coming into these fisheries,” Ryan Bradley, executive director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United, said.
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Our next match is unlocked! Your support goes 3X as far. That means your $100 gift becomes $300. Thanks to B.R. Hawkins, Beverley Coleman and the Philanthropic Access Partner Fund, we have a fresh $5,000 triple match. Will you consider donating to our 501(c)(3) today? givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 3, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Our next match is unlocked! Your support goes 3X as far. That means your $100 gift becomes $300. Thanks to B.R. Hawkins, Beverley Coleman and the Philanthropic Access Partner Fund, we have a fresh $5,000 triple match. Will you consider donating to our 501(c)(3) today? givebutter.com/mfpdonate
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December 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Give just $120+and get our 2025 MFP Christmas socks.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Give just $120+and get our 2025 MFP Christmas socks.
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On #GivingNewsDay, your gift speaks louder than ever. If our reporting has ever informed you, challenged you, or helped you better understand this state we love, today is the day to give back. Your donation is MATCHED dollar-for-dollar. Give what you can to our 501(c)(3): givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
On #GivingNewsDay, your gift speaks louder than ever. If our reporting has ever informed you, challenged you, or helped you better understand this state we love, today is the day to give back. Your donation is MATCHED dollar-for-dollar. Give what you can to our 501(c)(3): givebutter.com/mfpdonate
It’s Giving News Day. We're building bridges and bringing Mississippians together. With your contribution, help us grow a newsroom that looks like Mississippi and the nation. Your gift is MATCHED dollar-for-dollar. Support free and factual information today: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It’s Giving News Day. We're building bridges and bringing Mississippians together. With your contribution, help us grow a newsroom that looks like Mississippi and the nation. Your gift is MATCHED dollar-for-dollar. Support free and factual information today: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
It’s Giving News Day at the MFP.
Give just $120+and get our 2025 MFP Christmas socks.
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Become a VIP member by giving just $5/mo or more get a sticker!
Your gift is matched today. Support free and factual information today: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
Give just $120+and get our 2025 MFP Christmas socks.
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Your gift is matched today. Support free and factual information today: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It’s Giving News Day at the MFP.
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Give just $120+and get our 2025 MFP Christmas socks.
Give $50 and get an NEW MFP sticker.
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Your gift is matched today. Support free and factual information today: givebutter.com/mfpdonate
Some voices rarely make the headlines. We tell stories others overlook because every community deserves to be seen. Your support ensures we keep amplifying those who are often ignored. Right now, every gift is DOUBLED. Donate: buff.ly/tWb2u3y
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Mississippi deserves truth—not spin. Your gift today fuels real reporting that listens to the people. It’s MATCHED for a limited time.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Mississippi deserves truth—not spin. Your gift today fuels real reporting that listens to the people. It’s MATCHED for a limited time.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Every dollar = two reasons to believe in Mississippi journalism that tells the whole story.
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Your donation is MATCHED dollar-for-dollar. Support free and factual information today: givebutter.com/mfpdonate