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Dr. Adrain Brown discusses current and future grants with the mayor and the new board.

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Consultant says city could tap millions in grant opportunities
By STEVE SMITH - Reporter
Thu,01/22/26-9:58PM , 656 Reads
The consulting firm that serves as Indianola’s grants administrator, city planner and municipal manager says the city has opportunities to leverage millions of outside dollars, but only if it pairs big ideas with tight bookkeeping and clear priorities.
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From left are Kevin Wilson, Joanie Perkins, Dana Wilson, Daniel Ceja and Brooks Rizzo.

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GOP congressional candidate visits North Sunflower hospital
By STEVE SMITH - Reporter
Thu,01/22/26-9:32PM , 281 Reads
Republican congressional candidate Kevin Wilson spent Wednesday touring North Sunflower Medical Center, telling local leaders that shoring up rural health care and creating blue-collar jobs are central to his bid to represent Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District.
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In Focus: Give them time
By STEVE SMITH
Tue,01/20/26-4:00PM , 939 Reads
Indianola has a familiar face in the mayor’s chair and five new ones at the board table. Mayor Ken Featherstone has begun his second term, and all five aldermen are serving their first. This mix of experience and fresh energy gives the city a rare chance to reset how local government works.
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City Clerk Stephanie Washington speaks during the Jan. 12 meeting of the Indianola Board of Alderman. From left are Ward 3 Alderman Calvin Moton, Mayor Ken Featherstone, Washington and Ward 4 Alderman Johnny Phillips.

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Mayor: City will scrutinize ‘the way we do everything’
By STEVE SMITH - Reporter
Mon,01/19/26-4:29PM , 585 Reads
The Indianola mayor and Board of Aldermen opened their first regular meeting of 2026 on Monday night with a full house, a full agenda and a stated push for tighter finances, stepped-up public engagement and stronger ties with state and county partners.
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