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Revisit Mississippi Today’s most-read news stories of 2019.

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Southaven Republican challenges 14-vote loss to Democrat, asks House to overturn election

by Adam Ganucheau and Bobby Harrison December 5, 2019May 10, 2021

In a formal election challenge, state Rep. Ashley Henley alleges voting irregularities in last month’s election that she lost to Democrat Hester Jackson-McCray

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Reeves ad touting teacher pay raises filmed at private school, features private school teachers

by Bobby Harrison October 14, 2019May 10, 2021

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by Adam Ganucheau October 3, 2019May 10, 2021

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Robert Foster, GOP governor candidate, denies woman reporter access because of her gender

by Larrison Campbell July 9, 2019May 10, 2021

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by Kelsey Davis Betz June 18, 2019May 10, 2021

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Leaked Mississippi prison photos of skimpy meals, moldy showers and exposed wiring prompt call for investigation

by Michelle Liu May 29, 2019May 10, 2021

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‘I was so heartbroken’: African American student stripped of salutatorian honor lost Ole Miss scholarship opportunity, lawyer says

by Aallyah Wright and Kelsey Davis Betz May 3, 2019May 10, 2021

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by Kayleigh Skinner and Bobby Harrison April 24, 2019May 10, 2021

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by Kate Royals March 17, 2017May 10, 2021

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