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Former Mississippi legislators set Oct. 6 release for book on healing America’s divide
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Edward and Barbara Blackmon will publish Two Minds, One Rhythm: A Story for a Fractured Nation on Oct. 6, 2026, framing the memoir as both a family chronicle and a warning about America’s political and racial fractures.
American Cruise Lines and Natchez break ground on new Mississippi River dock
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American Cruise Lines and the City of Natchez began work Wednesday on a major new cruise dock along the Mississippi River, the company’s largest port infrastructure project to date.
Doctors warn El Niño could worsen Mississippi weed pollen this fall
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Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic says warm, wet weather tied in part to El Niño is likely to drive up weed pollen levels during the fall allergy season, which peaks in September and runs through November.
Pixel Narratives launches AI services for Mississippi businesses
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Pixel Narratives, a Madison-based AI services company founded in 2026, is offering implementation, training and ongoing strategy support to small and midsize businesses across Mississippi and the Southeast.
Elias Franco expands public adjusting and policyholder education across eight states
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Elias Franco Ramirez Tapia is broadening his public adjusting and educational work for property owners in eight states, using claims advocacy, mediation experience and digital content to help policyholders navigate insurance disputes.
Thumbs Up Media launches KJV-rooted Christian books and worship music brand
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Thumbs Up Media LLC has launched in Brandon, Mississippi, as an independent Christian publishing and music company founded by Mario Peters.
Catalis and Creative Planning relaunch Mississippi 529 plan
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Catalis and Creative Planning have modernized the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan with new investment options, lower fees and digital payment tools.
Mississippi charter school opens enrollment after strong third-grade reading results
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SR1 College Preparatory & STEM Academy is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year ahead of a July 30 deadline.
Georgia Southern professor blends industry experience with mentorship and research
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Dr. R. Gabrielle Swab, a tenured management professor at Georgia Southern University, is being featured for combining corporate experience, scholarship, and student mentorship in her work.
Influential Women spotlights UT Austin educator Aileen Bumphus
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Influential Women is highlighting Dr. Aileen Bumphus, a University of Texas at Austin educator and administrator with more than 30 years of experience in inclusive education and leadership.
Glazed and Amused maps 1,800 independent donut shops nationwide
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Glazed and Amused has launched a free directory that catalogs more than 1,800 independent donut shops across all 50 states and pairs them with 17 themed donut trails.
New report ranks state lawmakers on public education support
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The Network for Public Education has released a new state-by-state report on how lawmakers support public schools, with North Carolina near the bottom and only Nebraska and Vermont earning A grades.
Children’s Art Classes opens first Mississippi studio in Madison
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Children’s Art Classes is opening its first Mississippi location in Madison this summer, giving local families a new option for structured art instruction, camps and creative enrichment.
SR1 summer camp serves 150 Mississippi students with STEM and college prep
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SR1’s 14th annual College Preparatory & STEM Academy Summer Camp is underway at Millsaps College in Jackson, reaching more than 150 scholars from Central Mississippi at no cost to families.
California bans child marriage with no exceptions
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California has made 18 the legal minimum marriage age, ending a loophole that allowed children of any age to marry with parental consent and a judge’s approval.
California bans child marriage after decade-long campaign
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California has passed AB-1267, setting 18 as the minimum marriage age with no exceptions and closing a loophole that allowed children to marry with parental and judicial approval.
ExpoRoster rolls out 2027 trade show calendar and B2B contact research
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ExpoRoster, a Valor Marketing brand, is offering a January 2027 trade show and conference calendar plus independently researched audience and exhibitor contact data for sales and marketing teams.
Planet hires Derek Vandlen to expand regional sales
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Planet named mortgage veteran Derek Vandlen regional sales manager in Tennessee as the company pushes distributed retail growth across the Southeast.
NASH launches national AI advisory board for public university systems
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The National Association of Higher Education Systems has launched a first-of-its-kind AI advisory board focused exclusively on public higher education systems.
Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana launches law scholarship at Faulkner University
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Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana Personal Injury Lawyers has launched a scholarship program with a new annual award for Faulkner University law students in Montgomery, Alabama.
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