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  • 2 months ago | clarionledger.com | Harold Gater

    The search for the next "American Idol" will continue Monday with Mississippi native Jamal Roberts among the contestants. The singing show's judges and fans have been steadily whittling down the competition, leaving the Top 12 contestants to compete for a spot during Monday's "Iconic Idol Moments" themed episode. Roberts is a 27-year-old P.E. teacher at Crestwood Elementary School in Meridian, Miss. What time is 'American Idol' on?

  • Mar 28, 2025 | clarionledger.com | Harold Gater

    The lead singer of the legendary Gospel group, the Jackson Southernaires died, according to a press release. Huey P. Williams, died peacefully at his home in Smithdale, Mississippi, on Monday, March 24, 2025. Huey Williams was the older brother of Frank Williams, the founder of the award-winning Mississippi Mass Choir, and of Melvin, Doug and Leonard Williams of the acclaimed Gospel group Williams Brothers. “My big brother Huey, in my eyes, was in a league of his own,” said Doug.

  • Jan 9, 2025 | clarionledger.com | Harold Gater

    A reward is being offered for information in the shooting of two horses that occurred some time between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Madison Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the incident that occurred at The Reunion Horse Stables located on Gluckstadt Road. On Dec. 25, 2024, responding officers found two horses shot. One of the horses was dead at the scene while the other animal was taken to a local veterinarian for treatment.

  • Nov 5, 2024 | clarionledger.com | Harold Gater

    Election Day is the last chance many Mississippi residents will have to make their voices heard in the vote for the U.S. president. We've compiled our live election results here for you. But feel free to explore for results across the country. See who won:Mississippi Nov.

  • Nov 4, 2024 | clarionledger.com | Harold Gater

    Some polling places have been changed in Mississippi for the Tuesday, November 5 General Election. Here is a list from the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office:Mississippi voter guide:See who is running in US House, Senate and local races

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RT @clarionledger: Witnesses are scheduled to begin testifying Wednesday in the trial of a white father and son in Mississippi who are accu…

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RT @clarionledger: Finding 'forever chemicals' in their tap water stirs Mississippians' health fears https://t.co/Wi7ulhXIQc

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RT @clarionledger: Saturday last day to vote in-person absentee before Tuesday primary election day in MS https://t.co/0iGt5WKLv9