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I’m a caring person who values honesty, laughter, and meaningful conversations. I enjoy simple moments, good food, and positive energy. Family, faith, and respect matter to me.
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I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.
January 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I think it is probably a bad idea to put clearly unhinged, angry psychopaths in federal law enforcement positions.
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Vance and MAGA decided to push all their chips into the middle of the table and put a big bet down on the actions of ICE agent Jonathan Ross, thinking that the public was going to side with him that Renee Good put his life in danger and he merely acted in self-defense. Dumb move.
January 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Vance and MAGA decided to push all their chips into the middle of the table and put a big bet down on the actions of ICE agent Jonathan Ross, thinking that the public was going to side with him that Renee Good put his life in danger and he merely acted in self-defense. Dumb move.
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YES!!!
January 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
YES!!!
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Happy day, everybody !
365/67/2025_”Colorful Women”#365dayscreatingart
Acrylic markers on paper
365/67/2025_”Colorful Women”#365dayscreatingart
Acrylic markers on paper
April 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Happy day, everybody !
365/67/2025_”Colorful Women”#365dayscreatingart
Acrylic markers on paper
365/67/2025_”Colorful Women”#365dayscreatingart
Acrylic markers on paper
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A Little Green Heron. Such a beauty. Bucks County PA.
November 16, 2024 at 3:39 AM
A Little Green Heron. Such a beauty. Bucks County PA.
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The View. 2024. Acrylic abstract on canvas board. Darks come forward. Lights lead the eye back.
November 20, 2024 at 2:12 AM
The View. 2024. Acrylic abstract on canvas board. Darks come forward. Lights lead the eye back.
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Mother and Child. Witnessed in Iceland. I just can’t get enough of these Icelandic animals.
December 7, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Mother and Child. Witnessed in Iceland. I just can’t get enough of these Icelandic animals.
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The only thing I have the power to do right now. Create and bring that energy into the world.
November 16, 2024 at 10:35 AM
The only thing I have the power to do right now. Create and bring that energy into the world.
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The Sandhill Crane photo by Frumi C. Above the riff raff.
January 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
The Sandhill Crane photo by Frumi C. Above the riff raff.
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Anhinga in Sanibel. 2019. I love these gorgeous birds.
February 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Anhinga in Sanibel. 2019. I love these gorgeous birds.
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The Yellow Couch 2025, acrylic on canvas board. Selected for Artists of Yardley juried exhibit!
March 22, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The Yellow Couch 2025, acrylic on canvas board. Selected for Artists of Yardley juried exhibit!
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Not surprised to hear that Meta is jumping on the 'free speech' bandwagon.
Will my artistic community on IG disappear into a right-wing cesspit?
Below - The Land's Edge
Most social media has now gone over the edge.
#abstractpainting #abstractpainter #thesea #Meta #Instagram #artisticcommunity
Will my artistic community on IG disappear into a right-wing cesspit?
Below - The Land's Edge
Most social media has now gone over the edge.
#abstractpainting #abstractpainter #thesea #Meta #Instagram #artisticcommunity
January 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Not surprised to hear that Meta is jumping on the 'free speech' bandwagon.
Will my artistic community on IG disappear into a right-wing cesspit?
Below - The Land's Edge
Most social media has now gone over the edge.
#abstractpainting #abstractpainter #thesea #Meta #Instagram #artisticcommunity
Will my artistic community on IG disappear into a right-wing cesspit?
Below - The Land's Edge
Most social media has now gone over the edge.
#abstractpainting #abstractpainter #thesea #Meta #Instagram #artisticcommunity
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Magnificent View sold to a collector in the USA.
Your lovely painting is front and center in my dining area. Everyone comments on it, and I love it!!
Have a look on my website to see other paintings in my Bright New Day series
#artcollector #artinyourhome #contemporaryart #artforsalebyartist
Your lovely painting is front and center in my dining area. Everyone comments on it, and I love it!!
Have a look on my website to see other paintings in my Bright New Day series
#artcollector #artinyourhome #contemporaryart #artforsalebyartist
January 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Magnificent View sold to a collector in the USA.
Your lovely painting is front and center in my dining area. Everyone comments on it, and I love it!!
Have a look on my website to see other paintings in my Bright New Day series
#artcollector #artinyourhome #contemporaryart #artforsalebyartist
Your lovely painting is front and center in my dining area. Everyone comments on it, and I love it!!
Have a look on my website to see other paintings in my Bright New Day series
#artcollector #artinyourhome #contemporaryart #artforsalebyartist
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congrats to F1 on the best picture nomination lmao
‘F1: The Movie’ Is Great If Your Favorite Part Of Racing Is All The Corporate Logos | Defector
F1: The Movie is not a good sports movie, but it also doesn’t try very hard to be. Instead, it is a superhero flick dressed in a sports movie livery. Like a superhero movie, F1: The Movie primarily re...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:21 PM
congrats to F1 on the best picture nomination lmao
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"it’s unclear when or whether Liam will be able to return for his stuffed turtle, his hat, and his W worksheet" sahanjournal.com/education/ic...
Columbia Heights school leaders speak out after ICE detains kids
ICE agents have detained students on their way to and from school and also tried to get onto school property, the Columbia Heights superintendent said in an emotional news conference Wednesday.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:03 PM
"it’s unclear when or whether Liam will be able to return for his stuffed turtle, his hat, and his W worksheet" sahanjournal.com/education/ic...
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The Mississippi Free Press is seeking a full-time Gulf Coast Bureau Reporter. Read more at mfp.ms/jobs.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Mississippi Free Press is seeking a full-time Gulf Coast Bureau Reporter. Read more at mfp.ms/jobs.
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The Mississippi Free Press is seeking a full-time Capital Bureau Reporter. Read more at mfp.ms/jobs.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The Mississippi Free Press is seeking a full-time Capital Bureau Reporter. Read more at mfp.ms/jobs.
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At the time of Claudette Colvin's arrest, there was mounting frustration over how Black people were treated on the city bus system. The arrest of Rosa Parks, who was a local NAACP officer, on Dec. 1, 1955, became the final catalyst for the yearlong Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Person of the Day | Claudette Colvin, Pioneer of Early Civil Rights Movement, Dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, whose arrestfor refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus helped spark the modern civil-rights movement, has died.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
At the time of Claudette Colvin's arrest, there was mounting frustration over how Black people were treated on the city bus system. The arrest of Rosa Parks, who was a local NAACP officer, on Dec. 1, 1955, became the final catalyst for the yearlong Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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As the population of Diamondhead, Mississippi, grows, Mayor Anna Liese and City Manager Jon McCraw said the city is looking to expand business activity and revenue, which they said could help balance the costs of growth.
One of those expansions is the town's first downtown area.
One of those expansions is the town's first downtown area.
Leaders Across Hancock County Look to State for Infrastructure, Housing Support
Leaders in the town of Diamondhead, Mississippi, in Hancock County have eyes on developing the town’s first downtown district to spur economic growth.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
As the population of Diamondhead, Mississippi, grows, Mayor Anna Liese and City Manager Jon McCraw said the city is looking to expand business activity and revenue, which they said could help balance the costs of growth.
One of those expansions is the town's first downtown area.
One of those expansions is the town's first downtown area.
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George County, Mississippi, has seen a 7.4% increase in population from 2020 to 2025. Lucedale Mayor Al Jones said that growth has pushed city leaders to focus heavily on infrastructure improvements needed to support a larger population.
Lucedale Leaders Push Lawmakers for Help with Roads, Utilities and Housing
Lucedale’s growing population is causing leaders to seek out solutions for traffic congestion and aging infrastructure.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
George County, Mississippi, has seen a 7.4% increase in population from 2020 to 2025. Lucedale Mayor Al Jones said that growth has pushed city leaders to focus heavily on infrastructure improvements needed to support a larger population.
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OPINION: "A little over a year ago, on August 5, 2024, coincidentally my birthday, I stepped into the role of revenue manager for the Mississippi Free Press. When I interviewed with CEO Donna Ladd and Publisher Kimberly Griffin, I truly had no idea what I was getting myself into," Tami Jones writes.
Publisher’s Note | As I Take the Publisher Reins, Why This Work and Moment Matter to Me
MFP Publisher Tami Jones writes about her new role, her background in journalism and why MFP’s mission matters to her.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:45 PM
OPINION: "A little over a year ago, on August 5, 2024, coincidentally my birthday, I stepped into the role of revenue manager for the Mississippi Free Press. When I interviewed with CEO Donna Ladd and Publisher Kimberly Griffin, I truly had no idea what I was getting myself into," Tami Jones writes.
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The historic Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, was set ablaze shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday. While the building still stands, several historic materials were destroyed and the building's library and administrative offices were severely damaged.
Mississippi Synagogue Congregant Shares Story of 1967 Ku Klux Klan Bombing
Members of the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, recall when the Ku Klux Klan bombed the building in 1967.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The historic Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, was set ablaze shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday. While the building still stands, several historic materials were destroyed and the building's library and administrative offices were severely damaged.
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Pearl River County, a smaller Mississippi municipality, has a harder time dealing with rising costs while keeping up with basic services, local leaders say.
Rising Costs and Aging Infrastructure Drive Pearl River County Priorities for 2026
Leaders in Pearl River County are looking to the Mississippi Legislature for help with rising costs, aging infrastructure and workforce challenges.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Pearl River County, a smaller Mississippi municipality, has a harder time dealing with rising costs while keeping up with basic services, local leaders say.
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“How can we justify that amount of money with our crumbling infrastructure, our rural hospitals not being funded—and we just cut the state income tax last session—how can we justify that amount of money going to this new program?” Mississippi House Rep. Kabir Karriem said during the debate.
Private School Vouchers, Charter School Expansion, Stricter Literacy Requirements Pass Mississippi House
House Bill 2 has over a dozen education-related provisions, including school vouchers, charter school reform and an assistant teacher pay raise.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
“How can we justify that amount of money with our crumbling infrastructure, our rural hospitals not being funded—and we just cut the state income tax last session—how can we justify that amount of money going to this new program?” Mississippi House Rep. Kabir Karriem said during the debate.