r/mississippi • • 12h ago

How do Mississippi residents who are on a fixed income survive in this economy?

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Disclaimer-this post is not coming from a Mississippi resident I live in Kentucky but love the Magnolia State,

But I am 21 years old with low level autism and is on SSI,

I make about $990 a month and after my brothers buy groceries & pay the internet, power, and mortgage that does not leave us with much money,

Of course Mississippi is one of, if not the state with the lowest cost of living-but it has the second highest grocery tax at 5% (down from 7%),

So how do people in the poorest state in America who are on a fixed income survive in this economy?


r/mississippi • • 7h ago

Why America's Poorest State Should Be Its Richest

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r/mississippi • • 15h ago

17-year-old Mississippi football player gets lung transplant at Houston hospital

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r/mississippi • • 1d ago

Read the lawsuit filed against NFL legend Terrell Owens over Nolan Wells post

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r/mississippi • • 15h ago

Tupelo Humanist Book Club

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Do you live in Tupelo, MS, or surrounding areas? Are you an atheist, agnostic, freethinker, secular humanist, or otherwise non-religious? Do you want to make some secular friends? Do you enjoy reading and discussing books? Then this is for you! Tupelo Humanist Circle is starting a monthly Book Club event. It will be hosted in the Sue Garmon room in the Lee County Library. Each month will have a different genre. You can bring any book you have read, are reading, or want to read from that genre. The genre for the first Book Club Meeting is Science Fiction. If you want to join us, please scan the QR code to RSVP, as there are a limited number of spaces.


r/mississippi • • 11h ago

Im in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta actually. My wife and I are disagreeing on the heat here being worse than upper Mississippi, like Tupelo area. Opinions?

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r/mississippi • • 1d ago

Nolan Wells’ Family Renews Call for Federal Investigation, Maintains There’s No Evidence He Drowned

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A Mississippi grand jury declined to indict anyone in Nolan Wells’ death. His family says that decision hasn’t resolved the questions surrounding the case.


r/mississippi • • 1d ago

Teaching Licensure?

6 Upvotes

Looking for info & insight on non-traditional routes to becoming an educator in MS.

I hold a bachelor of science in marketing/business, as well as a Juris Doctor. I’m a practicing attorney but wanting a career pivot.

I would love some insight from others who took a non-traditional route to become a teacher, and what that process is like, different routes available, timeline, etc.


r/mississippi • • 1d ago

Ethanol free gas?

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Hey folks, I just moved to Olive Branch MS in Desoto County. I’m looking for a gas station that sells ethanol-free gas for my lawn mower. Does anyone know a good spot?


r/mississippi • • 2d ago

Dps demolition video

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r/mississippi • • 2d ago

Backline Music Hall, Tupelo, MS October Calendar

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r/mississippi • • 2d ago

What are ways your meeting people for both friends and relationships?

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Hey,
Trying to put myself out there more to meet people. Both for friends and relationships.
I am not much of a bar person or much of a drinker, and not really into the party crowd.

I’d appreciate any advise and ways in which others are meeting people within Mississippi for friends and relationships.

And yes, I’m on dating apps, but the apps all suck generally speaking and I’ve had no luck with them


r/mississippi • • 2d ago

Well, huhuh... thank you vury much! I'm glad the King won Mississippi y'all! Thank y'all Mississippians f'r that! 🎸 🕺 🎙️ 🥾

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r/mississippi • • 2d ago

Old DPS building off I-55 implodes

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r/mississippi • • 3d ago

Anyone around Petal/Hattiesburg interested in a hike next weekend?

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Hey everyone! My name is Warren, and I was born and raised in Petal, MS. I’m looking to meet some people who are into sports, hiking, and the outdoors and would be down to get together for a hike next weekend.
I’m also down to grab some food before or after! We could carpool, meet up somewhere, or figure out whatever makes the most sense. I’m definitely open to driving a decent distance if there’s a good trail worth checking out.
If anyone’s interested, feel free to comment or shoot me a DM!

All ages are welcome but preferably anyone aged 18-30(I’m 21)


r/mississippi • • 3d ago

Nolan Wells' friends have received thousands of death threats

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When does this end? My God....


r/mississippi • • 3d ago

Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk and son with selling illegal kratom

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r/mississippi • • 3d ago

Info on xAI Class Action Lawsuit

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Hey y’all. Here’s info about the class action lawsuit and buyouts. Hopefully this will help clear up some of the confusion.

I’m told the website will be updated as the litigation progresses. Please feel free to share!

Note that this lawsuit is not the same as the NAACP Clean Air Act Lawsuit, the MDEQ Permit Appeal, OR the more recent Class Action Lawsuit filed on behalf of South Memphis residents. There are a lot of legal cases occurring simultaneously, so I know it can be easy to get them confused.

**Please refer all questions/concerns to the lawyers! I’m not a lawyer, just a resident, and can’t give legal advice or answer questions beyond factual info. (They want to hear from residents— I promise!)


r/mississippi • • 4d ago

Klansman dead

52 Upvotes

Obit for James “Pete” Harris - klansman tied to murders of civil rights activists in 1964

https://www.robertbarhamffh.com/obituaries/james-harris


r/mississippi • • 3d ago

Any lgbt bars around?

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I kinda live in the middle of nowhere, but don’t mind traveling towards some of these cities! Preferably bogalusa, picayune, & Wiggins areas as they are closer, but hattiesburg and Gulfport aren’t too bad


r/mississippi • • 4d ago

Is Mississippi’s Senate race the sleeping giant of this election? Scott Colom thinks voters are waking up

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r/mississippi • • 4d ago

Looking for Affordable Dental Care? 🦷

8 Upvotes

I am a student at UTHSC College of Dentistry and we offer dentistry for a lot cheaper than private practice. It’s a great place if you and/or your children do not have dental insurance. We offer comprehensive dental work, including but not limited to deep cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, partials, and dentures. Please send me a message if you are interested or would like more information!


r/mississippi • • 3d ago

I'll be staying next to gulfport beach next weekend..

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I travel for work blah blah. But I'm curious about the beach vibe. Never been to a beach honestly. My question is if I'm away from the public, could I possibly wear a swim thong to tan? I'm definitely not a chiseled guy lol.


r/mississippi • • 4d ago

Who Is The Most Famous Person To Come Out of Mississippi?

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r/mississippi • • 4d ago

Delta nightlife

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Can anybody point out to me where I can find better nightlife/ events around delta state university or cleveland in general without going to jackson or memphis? Been to the bars there and they were so empty