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HBO Max has one of the best Denzel Washington movies that you've (probably) never seen — and it's a must-watch

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Mississippi Masala," an underrated romantic drama that might be his best movie you've (probably) never seen.

Tom’s Guide

The Reading Method That Left Many Kids Behind

Balanced Literacy downplays structured phonics, where kids learn by memorizing letters' sounds. Is that why some are struggling to read?

Reason

Arkansas, Mississippi, North Dakota are The Best US States for a $100 Grocery Budget, Hawaii and Alaska are the Worst

US living costs are rising, but the purchasing power of a $100 budget is not equal for all states, with Arkansas and Mississippi emerging as more affordable.

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Musk’s xAI wins permit for datacenter’s makeshift power plant despite backlash

Billionaire’s artificial intelligence company gets approval to run 41 methane gas turbines at its ‘Colossus 2’ in Mississippi

The Guardian - US

Mississippi jury acquits engineer accused of lying about 2017 military plane crash

A federal jury in Mississippi has acquitted a former military aircraft engineer of lying and obstruction of justice following a deadly 2017 military place crash

The Independent UK

A Mississippi mother couldn’t find accurate sex ed for her kids. So she started a class at church

As states scale back requirements for comprehensive sex ed, some parents and faith communities are stepping in to teach what schools won’t

The Guardian - US

Civil rights group documents 70 "modern-day lynchings" across 7 states

"The moment a case is ruled a suicide, it's no longer investigated as a potential homicide," JULIAN founder says.

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Is Mississippi the Cheapest Place to Retire?

Retirement does not have to drain a lifetime of savings. In fact, in the right place, it can stretch every dollar further than many expect. Mississippi often enters the conversation when affordability comes up, and for good reason.

The Free Financial Advisor

A Mississippi Family Now Needs Over $80,000 a Year to Get By, According to 2026 Cost-of-Living Data

A family of four in Mississippi now needs $80,523 a year just to cover the basics in 2026. That number doesn’t fund luxury vacations, brand-new SUVs, or gourmet meal kits. It covers housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, and taxes at a level that keeps a household stable but not extravagant.…

Everybody Loves Your Money

SEC’s NIL Arms Race Heats Up As Mississippi Passes New Tax Bill to Benefit Athletes

Mississippi could become the second state to pass a bill eliminating income tax on NIL money.

Sports Illustrated

States Where Retirees Pay the Least for Everyday Essentials

Look to the South and Midwest for affordability.

GOBankingRates

Elon Musk’s xAI faces second lawsuit over toxic pollutants from datacenter

NAACP alleges artificial intelligence firm is violating Clean Air Act and polluting Black communities in Mississippi

The Guardian - US

“He made me want to push the blues-rock envelope. He had this hip-hop persona, playing fiery blues riffs with all the soul you’d get from B.B. King”: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has learned from the masters on his road to becoming a modern-day blues great

He might be young, but the Clarksdale, Mississippi phenom has already announced his presence as the world’s bluesman-in-chief

Guitar World

How Long $1 Million Will Last in Retirement in Every State

How long does this sum last in your state?

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7 Mississippi Law Changes Coming in 2026 — Here’s What They Mean for You

As the 2026 legislative session moves forward, Mississippi lawmakers are advancing several significant changes to state law. These updates span across taxes, education, and healthcare, with many taking effect throughout this year. Understanding these shifts can help you plan your finances and navigate new state services. Below are seven notable…

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Mississippians near two weeks without power after winter storm

Nearly two weeks after a massive storm left much of Mississippi covered in ice, some people are still without power

The Independent UK

School closures in the Southeast stretch into 2nd week after latest winter storm

School systems across the Southeast are dealing with weather-related school closures for the second week in a row, leading some to try remote learning while many prepare to add more school days to make up for lost instructional time

The Guardian - US

The supreme court may further gut the Voting Rights Act. Mississippi is trying to create its own

Lawmakers are working to create a state-level version of the act as the US high court decides on latest voting rights case

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Dumping State Income Taxes Could Mean High Sales Taxes—or an Opportunity for Smaller Government

A new report warns that some plans for replacing income tax revenue rely on unrealistic assumptions.

The Independent UK

Hypothermia risks increase in Mississippi and Tennessee with next wave of frigid temperatures

Another wave of dangerous cold is heading for the U.S. South, and experts say the risk of hypothermia heightens for people in parts of Mississippi and Tennessee who are entering their sixth day trapped at home without power in subfreezing temperatures

The Independent UK

Situation in southern US grows more dire ahead of weekend storm

At least 80 people have died in areas pummeled with bitter cold, from Texas to New Jersey

The Independent UK

Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages

The situation for some of the most vulnerable people trapped in homes in Tennessee and Mississippi without electricity is reaching a breaking point

The Independent UK

Icy highways leave drivers stuck in Mississippi as freezing US temperatures persist

Officials in Mississippi say crews worked through the night to clear stranded vehicles on icy major highways as the eastern U.S. endures what could become its longest period of freezing cold in decades

The Independent UK

Storm leaves thousands in the South facing freezing temperatures without power. Here are the numbers

A severe storm has left thousands without power across the South and Northeast

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Despicable: Man accused of killing 10yo boy in hit and run appears to spit at family before jury finds him ‘not guilty’

Cody Rollinson was acquitted despite overwhelming evidence against him.

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