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How Hattiesburg improved economic development

A Hattiesburg official discussed how better relationships between elected officials, along with financial aid from local businesses, has led to . . .

St. John: Life at the table

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Hospital could close in June

Greenwood Leflore Hospital says it could close in two months even while it continues to negotiate a deal for another . . .

Photo by Jack Ryan. Copyright 2026, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc. Todd Jackson, left, of the Hattiesburg-based Area Development Partnership, is pictured with Pike County Economic Development District executive director Jill Busby, McComb Rotary Club member Charlie Lewis and Rotary president Becky Buie.

Greenwood Leflore Hospital announced Monday that it could close in June even while it continues to negotiate a deal for another health-care system to take it over.

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Open to Religion Act fails to find legislative support during 2026 session
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,04/09/26-1:08PM , 151 Reads 4,645 Statewide
The bill would have allowed for opt-in participation in prayer or religious activities during the school day, while directing the Attorney General to defend school districts from potential lawsuits.
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Softball seniors
The Grenada High School softball program honored its seniors prior to a recent Class 6A, Region 1 home game against Lake Cormorant on March 28. They include, from left, Morgan Clayton, Olivia Lashley, Madison Woodard, Lillian Mattox and Mary Taylour Wilbourn. GHS downed the Lady Gators 11-1 for the victory.

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Grenada High School softball honors seniors
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Thu,04/09/26-5:00PM , 1,008 Reads
The 2026 senior softball players at Grenada High School were honored prior to the Lake Cormorant on March 28

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Latino: Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
By RUSS LATINO - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,04/09/26-12:14PM , 105 Reads 3,393 Statewide
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:

COVID money masked the true cost of Mississippi’s Medicaid program. Now reserves are depleted and the budget is exploding. Mississippi dodged a bullet when Medicaid expansion efforts failed.
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New JSU stadium would benefit city
By LOGAN RUSSELL
Thu,04/09/26-12:08PM , 232 Reads 5,545 Statewide
With regards to “One Street/2,000 Residents” I’m reminded that vast problems are not solved with half-vast solutions. Jackson needs wins, and perhaps “One Street” or “One Lake” will provide a win. But even if successful, neither project offers a vast solution to Jackson’s vast problems.
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