
Alexa Hatten • July 2, 2026
The box is located at the Central Fire Station, which is staffed 24/7.

Michelle Pinto • July 1, 2026
The River City Kids Mental Fitness Camp will be held July 6-9 at the Family Education Center, formerly West Elementary School.

Alexa Hatten • June 30, 2026
The free event begins at 6 p.m. Thursday and will feature live music, food vendors, a kids' zone and a fireworks show.
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Whitney Argenbright • July 2, 2026
he board approved about $12,600 for electronic locking systems to be installed at the trail's restroom buildings.

Lumberton's proposed liquor ordinance has not been adopted despite the city's previously announced July 1 start date, leaving the timeline for liquor sales in the city uncertain.

The splash pad, located at 500 Front St., officially opened June 1. Town officials said weather delayed a planned May 26 opening by several days.
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Because of longstanding criticism of the film's portrayal of race and plantation life, Disney has never released “Song of the South” on home video in the United States.

Salauddin Ahmed • June 30, 2026
The claim that “more than half” of Mississippi’s rural hospitals are at risk is supported by at least one credible methodology. However, the claim doesn't explain what “at risk” means.

Molly Gill • June 25, 2026
Concerns center on the facility’s potential impact on city infrastructure and surrounding communities.
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Morgan Gill • June 29, 2026
New state data show Mississippi's suicide rate remains above the national average as first responders, mental health professionals and families call for earlier intervention.

Kadis has built an Instagram following of about 130,000 by posting daily videos documenting his journey around the country's perimeter.

Morgan Gill • June 24, 2026
In practice, the change affects how some providers are reimbursed when a breastfeeding consultation involves assessments of both the mother and infant during the same visit.
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