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Culture  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
October 19, 2022

Wicker, Hyde-Smith report award of $4.5 million to Mississippi through COPS program

The DOJ awards include $3 million for school violence prevention in seven districts.  On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) announced the award of $4.5 million to Mississippi through the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Seven school districts in Mississippi will share $3.0 million in School Violence Prevention…
Culture  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
October 19, 2022

Mississippi Republican Party launches effort to reach minority communities, grow GOP through shared values

The MSGOP has also revived its Women’s Initiative to encourage women to become more involved in the party, run for office. On Wednesday, the Mississippi Republican Party (MSGOP) held a press conference to announce a Minority Outreach Committee and a revived Women’s Initiative. Speakers at the event included MSGOP Chairman Frank Bordeaux, Outreach Committee members…