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Rural America Health Conversations

In Mississippi, football unites communities for four quarters. But after the lights go out, disparities in healthcare, education, and opportunity remain. Dr. Will examines how inequity impacts both public health and long-term community well-being.

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Simpson County Author John Lockett Brings “Love Will Cost You Everything” From Page to Stage 

By The People’s Paper MS Staff A Simpson County pastor and author is working to bring a deeply personal story of faith, love, and sacrifice to the stage. John Lockett, author of Love Will Cost You Everything, said his upbringing in a small Mississippi community shaped both the message and the characters in his book. “Being…

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