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Historic trail celebrates success of country music in Mississippi
This story is our weekly ‘Sip of Culture, a partnership between Mississippi Today and The ‘Sip Magazine. For more stories like this, visit The ‘Sip’s website. Nashville might get credit for being...
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Mangum: What’s not to like about him?
Kelly Donoho/MSU media relationsJake Mangum, who rarely hits home runs, is always intense. Here, he celebrates a home run against Oklahoma Monday with his trademark intensity. Mangum will lead State...
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USA IBC: History’s made on the stage, but it’s in the seats and aisles, too
A competitor with a broken arm, a gold medal win and now a juror’s seat. A hometown hero who marks a half-century on the Thalia Mara Hall stage this year. A blast from Mississippi public radio’s past....
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That’s baseball? Oh no, this is like magic
Kelly PriceThe Mississippi State Bulldogs gleefully await Elijah MacNamee (40) at home plate after his walk home run. NASHVILLE – “That’s baseball,” Ron Polk used to say to explain something odd that...
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Vandy counter punches in dramatic fashion; College World Series bid on line...
Mike Strasinger, Associated PressMississippi State’s Konnor Pilkington pitched well against Vanderbilt, allowing two runs over five innings, but Vandy rallied for a 4-3 victory. The teams play again...
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Rep. Omeria Scott endorses Howard Sherman over Baria in Senate runoff
Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi TodayOmeria Scott endorses U.S. Senate candidate Howard Sherman for the June 26 runoff. Rep. Omeria Scott, D-Laurel, who earned 20,000 votes in Tuesday’s Democratic Senate...
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In 133 years of Mississippi State baseball, we’ve never seen anything quite...
NASHVILLE – They’ve played baseball at Mississippi State for 133 years now. It’s a rich, storied history, so much richer now that the 2018 Diamond Dogs have accomplished what seemed so unthinkable just...
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Morgan Freeman adds his voice to improving education
This story is our weekly ‘Sip of Culture, a partnership between Mississippi Today and The ‘Sip Magazine. For more stories like this, visit The ‘Sip’s website. Melanie Thortis / © The...
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Little Big Store in Raymond is a big step back in time
This story is our weekly ‘Sip of Culture, a partnership between Mississippi Today and The ‘Sip Magazine. For more stories like this, visit The ‘Sip’s website. RAYMOND — On the first day of August...
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Debate drama: Republican Party chapter turns up heat for congressional debate
The Hinds County Republican Party announced on Monday they will host a debate on Thursday between third congressional runoff candidates Michael Guest and Whit Hughes. The only problem: Guest won’t be...
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In 133 years of Mississippi State baseball, we’ve never seen anything quite...
NASHVILLE – They’ve played baseball at Mississippi State for 133 years now. It’s a rich, storied history, so much richer now that the 2018 Diamond Dogs have accomplished what seemed so unthinkable just...
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Henderson has earned the permanent job at State
For what it’s worth: I would have named Gary Henderson my baseball coach first thing Monday. And first thing Monday means after the Bulldogs defeated Vanderbilt in extra innings in the wee hours of...
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This Delta literacy program could be a model for lifting reading skills
Aallyah Wright, Mississippi TodayEarnestine Keys, teacher at Jonestown Elementary School, hands out snacks to students during their read and snack time at the beginning of the after-school program on...
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USA IBC: Jackson arts corridor transforms to international village
A global welcome means a local bonus with the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, and not just in the thrill of world-class dance. There’s a concrete reward, too. It just got...
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Gov. Phil Bryant receives Sons of Confederate Veterans heritage award
Gov. Phil Bryant sits under a flag display, with both the American flag and the Mississippi state flag, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. Echoes of “Dixie” rang through the conference room at Beauvior on...
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Little Big Store in Raymond is a big step back in time
This story is our weekly ‘Sip of Culture, a partnership between Mississippi Today and The ‘Sip Magazine. For more stories like this, visit The ‘Sip’s website. RAYMOND — On the first day of August...
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Barbecue basted in the blues at The Shed
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USA IBC: 44 dancers representing 11 countries move on to Round II
Forty-four dancers representing 11 countries move forward to Round II in the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) this weekend in Jackson in a fierce artistic battle for gold and jobs. Photo by...
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From Bentonia to Canada: It all started with some blues at the Blue Front
Sereena Henderson / Mississippi TodayConnely Farr stands in front of the Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia. When Connely Farr received a phone call informing him that his father’s leukemia had returned, he...
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USA IBC in Jackson: ‘Very exciting’ Round III ahead for 32 dancers
A total of 32 finalists — many favorites who raised the roof on Thalia Mara Hall over the weekend — will advance to what’s expected to be a thrilling Round III of classical and contemporary dance in...
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