The address for the coffee shop coming to the college town has not yet been released.

Black Americans are wondering what’s next after the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act further weakened the chances of minority representation in government.

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The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in Washington, D.C., has initiated a “Festival of Festivals” tour to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary. The campaign highlights cultural celebrations across the country, including the National Folk Festival in Jackson, Miss., and the G.O.A.T. Picnic in Coldwater, Miss.

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A once-thriving restaurant space on the lake is being revitalized.

A new Amazon data center in Canton, Mississippi, is part of an AI-fueled boom in tech infrastructure that promises to drive economic growth in the state. But for residents in a neighborhood near the facility, it’s bringing unwanted dust, noise and concerns about their health and property values.

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