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May 12, 2020
MS Dept. of Human Services releases new federal guidance affecting thousands receiving SNAP
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued guidance that will require states to count income from federal unemployment payments as household income for SNAP eligibility. According to the guidance issued: “Pandemic unemployment assistance payments, pandemic unemployment compensation, and pandemic emergency unemployment compensation authorized under CARES Act are considered…
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May 12, 2020
State Treasurer Extends MPACT Open Enrollment Period to July 15
State Treasurer David McRae today extended the open enrollment period for the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan (MPACT) to July 15. This College Savings Plan allows families to lock-in tuition rates and pre-pay their child’s tuition. “We are thrilled to extend the open enrollment period to July 15, giving folks another two months to…
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May 12, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 5/12/20
YP – Governor Reeves extends unemployment benefits Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced efforts to extend the unemployment benefits provided to help Mississippi workers and their families hard-hit by COVID-19. Working to support Mississippi’s dedicated workforce, Governor Reeves signed a new executive order updating instructions to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) to further relieve…
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May 12, 2020
Mississippi Congressmen Request Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Mississippi delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Steven Palazzo (MS-04), Trent Kelly (MS-01) and Michael Guest (MS-03), sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza requesting guidance on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. The first round of…
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May 12, 2020
Hyde-Smith announces $10.3 Million ‘Farmers to Families Food Box’ Contract to Hattiesburg Co.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today praised the award of a $10.3 million contract to the Hattiesburg-based Merchants Foodservice to package surplus foodstuffs for use by food banks, community and faith-based organizations, and other non-profits groups serving those in need. Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the Famers to Families Food Box…
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May 11, 2020
Senate to Hold Hearings on Immediate COVID-19 Expenses, Including Hospitals, Local Governments, and Distance Learning
Senators will have the opportunity to participate in four hearings related to immediate and future COVID-19 expenses when the 2020 Legislative Session reconvenes in Jackson this week. The Mississippi Senate gavels in at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, to continue their work in appropriating $1.25 billion in federal funds provided through the CARES…
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May 11, 2020
Mississippi’s 3 day average rate of COVID-19 infections hit their lowest point measured today
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 173 new total cases today bringing the total reported cases to 9,674. There were 5 COVID-19 related deaths reported today bringing the total to 435. The 3 day trailing average of new cases was 2.10%, which is the lowest point measured during the pandemic. The three day trailing average…
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May 11, 2020
Appalachian Regional Commission Announces $3.75 Million for Emergency Business Response Assistance Program to be Administered by Appalachian Community Capital
Program Will Strengthen Lending for Appalachia’s Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced a $3.75 million grant to Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) for the ARC-ACC Emergency Business Response Assistance Program to strengthen and stabilize the Region’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other mission-driven development finance lenders serving small businesses impacted by COVID-19…
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May 11, 2020
Attorney General Fitch Extends Disability Funds to First Responders Contracting COVID-19
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed a temporary emergency rule change to allow first responders to make claims for financial assistance with the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Disability Benefits Trust Fund when they contract COVID-19 on duty. “Our first responders stand on the front lines in this pandemic, ready to protect us and…
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May 11, 2020
MDOT sponsors Safety Message Contest
Are you looking for a way to shake up your quarantine and get a little creative? Maybe give your brain a little exercise? Well, you’re in luck because the Mississippi Department of Transpiration (MDOT) needs your help! Get all your punny, witty, and clever safety messages together and enter them in MDOT’s Safety Message Contest.…
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May 11, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 5/11/20
YP – Gov. Reeves announces reopening of salons and barbershops Governor Tate Reeves announces that salons, barbershops and gyms may reopen on May 11 under strict guidelines. The requirements for these businesses are listed below. He has also decided to extend the safer at home order until May 25… Consulting with our state health officials,…
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May 8, 2020
AFP-MS Urges Sen. Wicker to Lead in Washington, Reject Harmful State Bailouts
Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today launched a robust effort to mobilize Mississippians and urge Sen. Roger Wicker to reject any legislative efforts to bailout state and local governments. AFP-MS joins the national grassroots campaign urging Washington lawmakers to instead advocate for reforms that can spur recovery and create an economy that empowers all Americans to…
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October 7, 2026
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit U.S. Gulf Coast this week
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 7, 2026
Joint Bench Warrant Task Force proposes using email instead of certified mail to alert bondsmen of absent defendants
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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October 7, 2026
3 of Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
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Cass Rutledge
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October 2, 2026
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood
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Cass Rutledge
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October 1, 2026
Tech entrepreneur turns Hurricane Katrina tragedy into company to preserve family memories
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Susan Marquez
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October 7, 2026
Sherman Lee Dillon leaves a legacy of family, music, and deep love of community
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Alistair Begg
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October 7, 2026
Vengeance is the Lord’s
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October 6, 2026
Kewan Lacy expected to return for No. 9 Mississippi vs. Vanderbilt, coach Pete Golding says
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Sid Salter
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October 7, 2026
Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences
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Roger Wicker
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September 28, 2026
Putin must be defeated
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Sid Salter
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September 23, 2026
Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white
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