News
Photos | Former House Speaker Philip Gunn’s Portrait Unveiled at Mississippi Capitol
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (246+ words) The Mississippi Legislature unveiled the official portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn on Wednesday. He served as speaker from 2012 to 2023, making him one of the longest-serving Mississippi house speakers, and he represented Mississippi House District 56 from 2004 to 2023. At…...
Photos: See the 1960s-Era Ku Klux Klan Materials That a Mississippi Agency Unearthed
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (241+ words) The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced on March 24, 2026, that it had uncovered a blue suitcase filled with 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials, which officials say likely came from decades-old investigations. MDPS transferred the items to the Mississippi Department of…...
Rainbow Bridge Memorializes Picayune Pets
1+ week, 1+ day ago (699+ words) PICAYUNE'A new pet memorial in Shay Park is bringing together public art and a place for residents to remember beloved pets. The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial, created through a partnership among 11 community groups and local artists, serves as both a…...
Photo Gallery | Mississippians Protest Against US-Israeli War on Iran
2+ week, 5+ day ago (201+ words) At the Mississippi Free Press, we believe journalism should serve people, not power. We report the facts without partisan bias. We listen deeply. We take our time to get it right. We fact-check because accuracy matters to families, communities, and…...
DeSoto Master Gardener Don Murphy Shares Seeds of Inspiration
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (1760+ words) Don Murphy stepped back from one of the raised garden beds he was preparing, removed his gloves, then leaned onto the eight-foot-tall fence built intentionally to keep deer and groundhogs away. It was his first formal attempt at creating a…...
Mississippi Could Legalize Black Bear Hunting for the First Time in Nearly a Century
3+ week, 1+ day ago (923+ words) JACKSON, Miss.A bill moving through the Mississippi Legislature could allow hunters to harvest black bears in Mississippi for the first time in nearly a century." Senate Bill 2436, introduced during the 2026 legislative session, would require the Mississippi Department of Wildlife,…...
Opinion | Scouting Tosses Teens a Safety Rope From Drowning Digital Culture
3+ week, 2+ day ago (591+ words) Recently I had the privilege of standing onstage watching my son receive scouting's highest rank of Eagle. It was assuredly a proud papa moment, and a long time coming for him. A digital screen time study with 12-to 17-year-olds conducted…...
Mississippi Senate Considers Easing Seafood Origin Labeling Rules
4+ week, 1+ day ago (843+ words) FORREST COUNTY, Miss.As Mississippi continues enforcing seafood origin disclosure laws, some restaurant owners say a bill now before the Senate could simplify complianceand lower costs." House Bill 1466 would allow restaurants to use menu symbols paired with a clearly visible…...
Opinion | When the Vibe Is Off, Trust Your Instinct
4+ week, 2+ day ago (250+ words) Unlock exclusive, in-depth stories that go beyond headlines. This MFP Voices opinion essay reflects the personal opinion of its author(s). The column does not necessarily represent the views of the Mississippi Free Press, its staff or board members. To submit…...
Danielle Morgan, Author at Mississippi Free Press
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (64+ words) Danielle Morgan'Mississippi Free Press Danielle Morgan is a lifelong Mississippian and has led the Mississippi Tourism Association's advocacy, education and promotion efforts as executive director since 2021. She is a former executive director of the Greenwood Convention and Visitors Bureau. Danielle…...