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mississippi

7 fascinating podcasts about Mississippi

A round-up of Mississippi-related podcasts and podcast episodes you'll want to bookmark for your next road trip. Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Friday, January 26, 2018 10:13 am

kratom

What is kratom and why does Mississippi want to make it illegal?

Several Mississippi lawmakers want to criminalize the use of kratom—a plant that's become increasingly popular in the United States for its opioid-like effects—and advocates are ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Thursday, January 25, 2018 10:05 am

food and drink

Stop at this Mississippi gas station and you’ll find authentic Thai cuisine

Blink and you might miss Zaap Thai, a restaurant tacked onto the Oxford Spot gas station on North Lamar Blvd. serving up authentic Thai cuisine ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Monday, January 22, 2018 3:23 pm

morgan freeman

Watch Morgan Freeman’s SAG life achievement award acceptance speech

Mississippian Morgan Freeman was honored by the Screen Actors Guild Sunday upon receiving its lifetime achievement award.  Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Monday, January 22, 2018 9:41 am

Delta

This Mississippi Delta town is nearly broke

Tchula, Mississippi, is a tiny town with big bills and a dwindling amount of money in the bank.  Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Sunday, January 21, 2018 1:13 pm

facebook

Someone tried to scam a Mississippi guy and failed miserably

When a scammer tried to dupe a Mississippian, he quickly learned he messed with the wrong guy. Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Thursday, January 18, 2018 11:10 am

gifts

11 Essentials You Need to Survive a Mississippi Winter

Mississippians can handle just about anything, but not all of us are as equipped as we could be to handle the 2-3 days a year ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 8:51 pm

bitcoin

Mississippi doctors sue over $3,000 bitcoin loss now worth $135 million

Two Mississippi doctors are continuing to pursue a lawsuit against a bankrupt bitcoin exchange for a $3,000 loss in 2011 that is now worth approximately ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Monday, January 15, 2018 1:16 pm

2018 legislative session

Could Mississippi end up with two state flags? At this point, anything’s possible.

Rep. Greg Snowden has proposed a solution that hasn't really been considered until now: Give Mississippi two state flags and let Mississippians decide which one ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Saturday, January 13, 2018 4:22 pm

Civil War

Mississippi honors Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is ridiculous and should stop

There’s no denying Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee are both significant figures in American history. However, the reasons for that couldn’t be ... Read more

by Alex McDaniel, Friday, January 12, 2018 4:25 pm

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