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Gulf Coast Business Council President and CEO Jamie Miller discusses the Coast’s comeback after Hurricane Katrina
WXXV 25 - Mississippi
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August 27, 2025
As former Governor Haley Barbour said here on WXXV Monday, when Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005 it was like an atomic weapon went off in the Mississippi Sound. It’s been a long and winding road to recovery over the past two...
Mississippi’s Most Popular Poker Players
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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August 26, 2025
Gambling holds a deeply entrenched place in Mississippi’s identity. The state is renowned for its riverboat casinos along the Mississippi River and its vibrant gaming corridor on the Gulf Coast, particularly in cities like Biloxi and Gulfport....
Best State Park Beaches in Mississippi to Visit to Close Out Summer
Only In Your State
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It’s that time of year, folks! Summer is coming to an end. Soon, we’ll be digging in our closets for our cozy sweaters and pulling out our autumn décor from the garage. Before you trade in your summer attire, let’s plan one last beach day in...
Mississippi Top Reads for week of Aug. 31, 2025
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 1. “The Dean,” Sparky Reardon, The Nautilus Publishing Company 2. “Dominion,” Addie E. Citchens, Farrar, Straus and Giroux 3. “Southern Man,” Greg Iles, William Morrow 4. “The Barn,” Wright Thompson, Penguin Press
Rufus Edward Shows, 76, of Mendenhall, Mississippi
Magee News - Mississippi
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August 26, 2025
Rufus Edward Shows, 76, of Mendenhall, MS, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 23, at his home surrounded by family. Rufus was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from UPS after 35 years of driving an 18-wheeler,...
Attorney general coalition demanding companies end predatory AI interactions with children
DGR News
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A group of 44 Attorneys General are demanding that some major artificial intelligence companies stop making harmful content on their platforms accessible to children. The letter, sent to Anthropic, Apple, Chai AI, Google, Luka Inc., Meta,...
Farmers & Merchants Bank names Greg Connell as President and CEO
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Arkansas
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August 26, 2025
STUTTGART — Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville has announced that Greg Connell has been named President and CEO. Connell, who currently serves as President, will now also serve as CEO following Brad Chambless’ decision to step...
Millions On Line As Alabamians Seek Lottery Luck In Mississippi
Tuscaloosa Thread - Alabama
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August 26, 2025
With potential payoffs soaring, Alabamians are driving across the state line to surrounding states to buy Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpot lottery tickets. State line lottery ticket sellers report that many of the cars in convenience store...
New ’80s Rock Exhibit at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi
Off Beat Magazine - Louisiana
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August 26, 2025
26 April 1987 Source https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog/ark:/21198/zz0002q7m8 Author Patrick Downs, Los Angeles Times The 1980s witnessed a creative explosion in rock that brought new genres, loyal fanbases, mega-selling albums, and massive...
What to Do After Witnessing a Major Truck Accident on a Mississippi Highway
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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August 26, 2025
Driving on a familiar Mississippi highway like I-55, US 61, or Highway 45 can turn from routine to terrifying in a split second. You see it happen up ahead: the screech of tires, the crushing impact, and the chaotic aftermath of a major commercial...
The Commercial Bank announces local promotions
The Meridian Star - Mississippi
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August 26, 2025
Published 2:49 pm Tuesday, August 26, 2025 The Commercial Bank announced several local employees are stepping into new roles after recent promotions earlier this month. Will Moseley has been promoted to director and executive vice president/chief...
Coalition urges tech companies to stop the spread of deepfake pornography
Vermont Business Magazine
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August 26, 2025
Letter cites report that 98% of fake online videos are deepfake non-consensual intimate imagery Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark today led a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general in calling on major...
Trump Crows About His Economy, Falsely Claims Gas Is Below 2 Dollars In the South
Mediaite - New York
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August 26, 2025
President Donald Trump touted the success of his economic policy by falsely claiming gas prices have fallen under $2 per gallon. Trump, on Monday afternoon, held his 7th cabinet meeting, allowing members of his administration to provide updates on...
Indonesian villas in Mississippi? Furniture CEO says it’s coming
Designers Today - North Carolina
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August 26, 2025
New technology tools support expanded customization options, said officials. In a year where it can appropriately be said that unexpected has become the new normal, a surprising addition to an established Mississippi factory is adding the latest...
The rise of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte business, by the numbers
Los Angeles Times
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August 26, 2025
Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. The seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks menus in the U.S. and Canada. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is Starbucks’ most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold...
Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Aug. 25, 2025
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 25, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Aug. 25 drawing 01-14-17-21-22 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...
The 48th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival ‘Home of the Blues’
Jackson Advocate - Mississippi
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August 26, 2025
The 48th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival is set to begin at Noon on the fairgrounds of the Washington County Convention Center, 1040 S. Raceway Road, Greenville, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, with a lineup of bluesmen and women that...
Bluesky exits Mississippi over age verification row
TechRadar
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August 26, 2025
Bluesky has decided to exit Mississippi in response to the new age verification law Under the law, social media platforms need to verify all users' ages before granting them access People in Mississippi may be able to keep accessing Bluesky by...
Diane Burnham promoted to EVP/Retail Operations Manager for Citizens National Bank
The Meridian Star - Mississippi
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August 26, 2025
Published 11:06 am Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Diane Burnham, whose career at Citizens National Bank has spanned more than 25 years, has been promoted to executive vice president and retail operations manager, the financial institution announced...
Mississippi sounds alarm: Infant mortality hits 10-year high
Consumer Affairs
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August 25, 2025
Mississippi’s infant mortality rate climbed to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024 — the highest in over ten years. A public health emergency has been declared to mobilize resources, care, and attention for at-risk infants and families. Since...