Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
Petition seeks Greene County vote on retail liquor sales
Organizers began collecting signatures in early June and hope to gather the 1,500 signatures needed to qualify the measure for a vote in November.
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5mLamar County plan outline projects to strengthen disaster preparedness
Officials said the plan serves as a roadmap for identifying hazards and prioritizing projects that can better protect residents before disasters occur.
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5mLifting Up Mississippi: Starkville couple prays across the state, one county seat at a time
The husband and wife duo began visiting county seats in April 2025 as part of what they call the Mississippi Jesus Banner Project.
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5mNeighbors in need spur Stone County pair into flood rescues
Davenport, 25, and Graham, 22, both grew up in Stone County and said they felt compelled to help as the floodwaters rose.
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4mJamba Jollof opens downtown, expands Hattiesburg dining scene
Jamba Jollof is now Mississippi’s only brick-and-mortar West African restaurant.
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5mFrom sales to storage: What happens to unsold fireworks?
A local retailer said properly stored consumer fireworks do not have an expiration date.