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Robbie Robertson: Kiffen Saga One For The Ages

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,12/03/25-12:00PM, 661 Reads
Notes, quotes and a thought or two……
I have covered sports in Mississippi for 33 years now and I don’t think I have ever or will ever see anything like I saw this past weekend with the Lane Kiffin saga.
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Jones Serves As Page

Aubrey Jones is pictured with Senator Tyler McCaughn, who sponsored her visit, and Lieutenant Governor C. Delbert Hosemann, Jr.

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Mississippi Senate: Paging Miss Jones

By STAFF REPORTS STAFF REPORTS
Tue,02/03/26-5:00PM, 659 Reads
Aubrey Jones, of Decatur, recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Aubrey is the daughter of Derrick and Sarah Jones and attends Newton County High School.
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MDES Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) Incentive Awards for 2024-2025

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) presents the 2024-2025 Mississippi Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) Incentive Awards to members of the Veteran Workforce Programs team. Honorees include Bradley Davis for Outstanding LVER Performance, Onre Talbert for Excellence in LVER Service, Chris (CK) Kaster for Outstanding DVOP Performance, and Lakisha Davis for Excellence in DVOP Service. Pictured (L to R): Demetrica Davis, State Veteran Coordinator; Bradley Davis for Outstanding LVER Performance; Jason Pope, Deputy Executive Director of Workforce; Onre Talbert for Excellence in LVER Service; Dr. Bill Ashley, Executive Director of MDES; Chris (CK) Kaster for Outstanding DVOP Performance; and Brig Gen (Ret) Kevin Lamberth, Director of Veterans Workforce Programs.

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MDES Honors Veterans and Announces Exciting Changes to Enhance Employment Services to Mississippi Veterans

By PRESS RELEASE - MDES PRESS RELEASE - MDES
Fri,11/07/25-11:25AM, 659 Reads
JACKSON – In tribute to staff who have served in the military, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) held a special Veterans Day program on November 6, honoring our dedicated veterans.
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Crooked Letter Sports Podcast: Lots happening in the Crooked Letter State…

By RICK CLEVELAND AND TYLER CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY RICK CLEVELAND AND TYLER CLEVELAND - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,12/29/25-4:44PM, 651 Reads 14,187 Statewide
We talk Tulane-Ole Miss, the Blake Anderson hire at Southern Miss, Coach Larry Ladner’s legacy in Mississippi basketball, and the New Orleans Saints and their new franchise quarterback.
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