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MDOC to work with federal government to enhance inmate safety amid scathing report
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) has confirmed its intention to collaborate with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after a DOJ investigation criticized state prisons over inmate safety and living conditions. Although MDOC disagrees with the DOJ’s findings, it plans to implement improvements at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, the South Mississippi Correctional Institution, and the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility. The federal investigation identified violations of the 8th and 14th Amendments, citing insufficient staff and unchecked gang activity within the prisons. MDOC is making efforts to recruit more staff to address these issues and enhance operations at its facilities.
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Mississippi joins the harvest for National Farmers Market Week. Here’s a list of local options
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s nearly 90 farmers markets are celebrating National Farmers Market Week with fresh produce, handmade goods, and community events. In Jackson, the Mississippi Farmers Market will host its first “Great American Farmers Market” on Aug. 9 with vendors, garden demonstrations, kids’ activities, and appearances by Miss Rodeo Mississippi and Miss Mississippi Watermelon Queen. Tupelo’s weekly “Four Hours of Fresh” market at The Depot features 32 local vendors, live music, and runs through Oct. 25. Ocean Springs Fresh Market offers coastal residents a European-style experience every Saturday, rain or shine, fostering community connections through food and conversation.
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2025-26 conference schedules released for Ole Miss, Mississippi State men’s basketball
SUMMARY: Ole Miss and Mississippi State men’s basketball programs have released their finalized SEC schedules for the 2025-26 season. Ole Miss, led by Chris Beard, begins conference play on Jan. 3 at Oklahoma, with notable games against rivals Mississippi State on Jan. 17 and Feb. 14. Mississippi State, coached by Chris Jans, opens on Jan. 3 at Texas, facing Ole Miss at home on Jan. 17. Both teams feature mostly new rosters, with Ole Miss adding transfers and freshmen, including French guard Ilias Kamardine, while Mississippi State retains star guard Josh Hubbard and welcomes several transfers. Nonconference schedules remain unannounced; games will air on SuperTalk Mississippi stations.
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Incumbents hold mostly strong in Mississippi’s special legislative primary elections
SUMMARY: Mississippi held primary elections for 14 reshuffled House and Senate seats after a federal ruling addressed dilution of Black voting power. Seven seats had contested primaries. The notable upset was in Senate District 42, where Republican incumbent Robin Robinson lost to Don Hartness, who garnered over 70% support. Other incumbents like Sen. Michael McLendon (District 1), Sen. Reginald Jackson (District 11), and Sen. Chris Johnson (District 44) retained their seats. Several candidates, including Rickey Thompson (House District 16) and Kabir Karriem (House District 41), won decisively. General election matchups for November 4 are set, with some candidates running unopposed.
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