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Kendra Ablaza

kendra@mississippitoday.org
Posted inMississippi Culture

New album marks dawn of a new Young Valley era for ‘twang’ rockers

by Kendra Ablaza May 25, 2018May 10, 2021

Jackson’s Young Valley adopts its “twang” identity as its unique sound earns the band a following around the country.

Rendering of an outside view of the Mississippi Aquarium
Posted inEnvironment

Mississippi Aquarium breaks ground in Gulfport

by Kendra Ablaza May 12, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inEducation

Tuition rises 4 percent; universities point to ‘scarce’ state funding

by Kendra Ablaza April 19, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inGovernment

Drivers face more than 100 bridges slated for immediate closure

by Kendra Ablaza April 16, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inMississippi Roundup

Gov. Bryant: Bridge inspections may take 30 days

by Kendra Ablaza April 12, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inGovernment

More Mississippi bridges added to list; counties get 24 hours to begin closures

by Kendra Ablaza April 11, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inGovernment

Bryant orders 83 bridges closed in emergency declaration

by Kendra Ablaza April 10, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inMoney

First Cybersecurity Summit keeps hackers and terrorists at bay

by Kendra Ablaza April 10, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inEnergy

PSC commissioner reflects on lessons learned from Kemper plant

by Kendra Ablaza March 26, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inGovernment

Hauling bill opposed by transportation officials awaits governor’s signature

by Kendra Ablaza March 15, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inGovernment

MDOT official: Latest roads plan relies on ‘unstable’ funding source

by Kendra Ablaza March 13, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inGovernment

Bill to fund roads gains momentum

by Kendra Ablaza March 8, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inGovernment

Timber hauling bill moves ahead despite road damage concerns

by Kendra Ablaza March 7, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inMississippi Roundup

Entergy customers to see summer bills drop more than $30

by Kendra Ablaza February 26, 2018May 10, 2021
Posted inEnergy

PSC chairman seeks ‘outside-the-box’ ideas to solve infrastructure problems

by Kendra Ablaza February 26, 2018May 10, 2021

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