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NCAA appeals Chambliss injunction to Mississippi Supreme Court

The NCAA claims the organization and its members will be irreparably harmed if the Ole Miss quarterback’s injunction effectively allowing . . .

Letter to the Editor: Anti-vaxers must remember polio

Dear Editor: The anti-vax sentiment in general of a large portion of our nation's population is becoming more and more . . .

Trump endorses behind the meter

Readers may recall that Kelley Williams and I have written extensively about all the new Mississippi data centers, especially the . . .

Two sides of online betting

The Mississippi House recently went all-in to legalize online sports betting in the state. House Bill 4074 passed 101-10, a . . .

22-year-old arrested in connection with West Percy St. shooting

The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a 22-year-old Indianola man in connection with a shooting last month that left a . . .

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Two brothers charged in 2021 murder cleared for trial
By STEVE SMITH - Reporter
Mon,03/02/26-11:44AM , 1,909 Reads
A judge for the state’s Fourth Circuit Court District has ruled that the two brothers charged in connection with the 2021 murder of an Indianola businesswoman are mentally competent to stand trial.
Judge Richard A. Smith issued separate orders for Daquarius Wright and Kenterius Wright following forensic psychological evaluations.
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22-year-old arrested in connection with West Percy St. shooting
Tue,03/03/26-9:25AM , 703 Reads
The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a 22-year-old Indianola man in connection with a shooting last month that left a woman and child injured.

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Alderman Johnny Phillips called for changes in city leadership during Monday’s board meeting, including a motion to remove the police chief and city attorney.

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Split vote halts motion to remove police chief, city attorney
By STEVE SMITH - Reporter
Mon,03/02/26-11:36AM , 437 Reads
Ward 4 Alderman Johnny Phillips made it clear during Monday night’s board meeting that he wants to see a change in leadership at the Indianola Police Department.
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Photo by Steve Smith, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Curtis Street residents speak to the Indianola Board of Aldermen Monday night about rising gunfire, loitering and neighborhood safety concerns.

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Residents speak out on Curtis Street gun violence
By STEVE SMITH - Reporter
Mon,03/02/26-11:48AM , 416 Reads
Residents along Curtis Street pleaded with city officials Monday night to crack down on late-night gunfire, loitering and other trouble they say has turned their once‑quiet neighborhood into a war zone.
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