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Tyler Perry’s Miss Governor season 1 (part 2) ending explained: Does Antoinette Dunkerson become the Governor of Mississippi?
Formerly known as She the People, Tyler Perry’s Miss Governor season 1 (part 2) premiered exclusively on Netflix on August 14, 2025. A political comedy series created by Perry and Niya Palmer, the show revolves around Antoinette Dunkerson after...
This Small River Town Is One of the Midwest’s Best Outdoor Destinations—and It Also Has a Candy Factory Hotel, a Speakeasy, and Mississippi Views
PhotoSpirit/Adobe Stock The La Crosse Cass Street Bridge at sunset.La Crosse, Washington Stay in Castle La Crosse, a stunning 1892 Tudor Revival mansion-turned-luxury bed and breakfast for a Gilded Age-esque experience. Go treasure hunting at the...

Mississippi State’s TRiO Student Support Services awarded grant renewal from U.S. Department of Education
Contact: Ashli Coggins STARKVILLE, Miss. —Mississippi State University’s TRiO Student Support Services program has gained new funding from the U.S. Department of Education, reaffirming its vital role in supporting first-generation college students...

Travel Wisconsin: Wonders of Wisconsin
Discover wow-worthy moments at the Wonders of Wisconsin Plan an unforgettable, last-minute summer vacation to the Wonders of Wisconsin.These Wonders are bucket list-worthy destinations every Wisconsinite and out-of-towner should see and...

Long Beach Yacht Club uncertain as casino project calls for relocation of property line
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) - The future for the Long Beach Yacht Club is uncertain after the city-approved casino announced plans to move the project south of Highway 90. Long Beach Yacht Club Treasurer Martin Jones says, “We find out that the folks...

Long Beach Turned 120 Sunday
by Ezabelle Janssen, Staff Writer LONG BEACH (GG) — Go LB, it’s your birthday! You can find me at the Beach, Chillin’ where the sand’s fine—120 years young, y’all, and still lookin’ prime. If you’re into history, come give us your time. On Sunday,...

Traveling, inspired by love of outdoors, helps area woman discover how other people live
“I did more with my church because we had a great youth group,” Skinner said. That church, Belmont United Methodist, took the members of the youth group on travel camp excursions each summer in places nearby or far from home, including Canada and...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mississippi County in week ending Aug. 9?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County selling...

1 gas station in cities throughout Mississippi County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 9
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...

Position Preview: Looking at Mississippi State’s offensive line
The Mississippi State offensive line room added several players through the transfer portal, as well as a new position coach in Phil Loadholt. The former Minnesota Viking arrived after a year working under Deion Sanders at Colorado, where his line...

Brand USA Invites Travelers to Experience the Soul of the Nation Through Arts and Culture
SINGAPORE (August 5, 2025) — The United States offers one of the most vibrant and expansive arts and culture scenes in the world. According to a recent Brand USA research study, over 70% of international respondents across 15 global markets...

Travel down the Mississippi River
Have you had a chance to admire a water view recently? Maybe spotting land across the Long Island Sound? Travel down the Mississippi River to hear the sounds of Spirituals and dance bands from shore, today on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.

'Lock your doors': Mississippi man on the run after stealing ATV, sheriff's office says
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. - A Mississippi sheriff's office issued a warning to the public after a man ran from police, leaving a gun and a stolen ATV behind. "Please lock your houses, vehicles, side by sides, ATV's, anything of value," the Panola...

Former MMA fighter convicted of felony child abuse after attacking son in Mississippi, DA's office says
HERNANDO, Miss. -A former MMA fighter was convicted of felony child abuse in Mississippi after attacking his son, the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office. 42-year-old Ricquan Thomas, a former MMA fighter in Mexico, was found guilty of felony...

Tear Down Beach Pavilion to Prevent Homeless People From Using It, Biloxi Mayor Says
Biloxi and Harrison County could further restrict where homeless people can rest by removing a shade pavilion on the Harrison County Sand Beach and preventing unhoused people from resting under bridges, the mayor and Biloxi City Council said at an...

Opinion | Great News for Mississippi: Amtrak’s Return to the Gulf Coast Is a Game-Changer
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has always held a special place in my heart. Its 26 miles of pristine beaches and stunning barrier islands—Cat, Horn and Ship—offer a rare slice of paradise that’s both affordable and accessible to all. Step onto Ship...

Wade Crosland Donnell, 95 of Mendenhall, Mississippi
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Wade Crosland Donnell, 95 of Mendenhall, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, August 12,...

Hattie Lou Smith, age 92, of Mendenhall, Mississippi
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Hattie Lou Smith, age 92, of Mendenhall passed away Monday evening, August 11, 2025...

St. Thomas Aquinas football traveling to London for midseason game
St. Thomas Aquinas has won about all that can be won in the US. The football program has a Florida record 17 state titles and was credited with national championships in 2008, 2010 and 2019. What’s next? Go abroad, of course. The Raiders are going...

Mississippi couple donates $1 million to support cancer research
A Mississippi couple donated $1 million to support cancer research and care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Amanda and Peyton Lockey were inspired to make the large donation after Amanda was diagnosed with a rare form of...