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Frank Corder
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September 30, 2021
Ingalls tells employees get vaccinated or lose job due to President Biden’s federal COVID vaccine mandate
“Being fully vaccinated by December 8, 2021 will be a condition of continued employment,” Ingalls President tells employees in memo. President Joe Biden’s federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate is causing issues for Mississippi industries that contract with the federal government. Biden’s mandate applies to federal workers, private businesses with over 100 employees, and those companies who…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 30, 2021
Reeves appoints David Morrow to County Court Judge for Rankin County, Post 1
Morrow to join Rankin County judges in Post 1 for County Court. Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of David Morrow as County Court Judge for Rankin County, Post 1. “David’s extensive legal experience and dedication to public service make him well-qualified to work on behalf of Rankin County residents,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I am grateful that he…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 30, 2021
COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available at County Health Departments
The COVID-19 booster shots are available for those who qualify Beginning today, appointments for a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine are now available at all county health department clinics for those who qualify. Appointments can be made through https://covidvaccine.umc.edu or by calling the COVID-19 hotline at 877-978-6453. Booster shots help maintain your immunity, which…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 30, 2021
Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Congressman Guest announce $1.7 million in education grants for three Mississippi schools
Southwest Mississippi Community College, Alcorn State and Jackson State University recieve grant funding from US. Dept. of Education U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and U.S. Congressman Michael Guest announced today U.S. Department of Education granted awards totaling over $1.7 million. The grants will be awarded to Southwest Mississippi Community College, Alcorn State University, and Jackson State University. “A…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 30, 2021
U.S. Senate to vote on short-term bill to prevent federal government shutdown
Both Republican Senators from Mississippi opposed the initial attempt by Democrats to raise the debt ceiling. On Wednesday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that Democrats had reached an agreement with Republicans on a continuing resolution to fund the federal government and they will vote on stop-gap measure on Thursday. “We are ready…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 29, 2021
Fate of a special session still up in the air
If there’s to be a special session to address medical marijuana, Reeves indicates there are draft details that still need attention. Today, Governor Tate Reeves answered questions regarding his current stance on a special session to handle medical marijuana during a press conference regarding workforce development. Since his known meeting with the Lt. Governor and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 29, 2021
Governor Tate Reeves Appoints Robin Stewart as Interim Executive Director of Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Robin Stewart as Interim Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). She will replace Jackie Turner, who recently announced her retirement effective September 30, 2021. Currently, Stewart serves as the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Workforce at MDES. MDES provides assistance to help…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 29, 2021
MS Senate Labor Committee hears from Equal Pay advocates
Mississippi is the only state in the nation without state level equal pay protections for women. Today, the Mississippi Senate Labor Committee met to hear from a panel of speakers on the importance of equal pay legislation in the state of Mississippi. The Equal Pay public hearing was organized by the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 29, 2021
Hyde-Smith backs bill to give police high-tech devices to detect fentanyl, illegal drugs
POWER Act will provide portable chemical screening devices for state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement organizations. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has joined in introducing bipartisan legislation, Providing Officers with Electronic Resources (POWER) Act (S.2853), to help state and local law enforcement acquire high-tech devices to detect and identify dangerous drugs like fentanyl. The POWER Act…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 29, 2021
Presley informs public of broadband discount available to eligible families
Some families could be eligible for monthly broadband discount through federal government. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is working to raise consumer awareness about an Emergency Broadband benefit they could be eligible for through a new federal program that provides $50 a month in discounts for some families for broadband. “During this pandemic, we have…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 29, 2021
Reeves meets with Accelerate Mississippi to discuss state strategy on workforce development
Accelerate Mississippi talks strategy to improve workforce development. Governor Tate Reeves met with Executive Director of Accelerate Mississippi, Ryan Miller to discuss the state’s strategy and efforts surrounding workforce development. Accelerate Mississippi, the Office of Workforce Development, was created in the passage of Senate Bill 2564. Now in its sixth month, the office is workin…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 29, 2021
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Now Available at All County Health Departments
MSDH encourages you to call your local county health department to make an appointment for your vaccination. Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the best protection…
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Daniel Tyson
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January 24, 2025
Mississippi Senate methodically considering tax reform legislation
News
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2025
Senate Elections chairman hopeful early voting bill will be viewed favorably in House
News
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2025
After a decade of trying, “Tim Tebow Act” has its best chance yet of passing in Mississippi
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 22, 2025
Talented Coblentz family builds successful, diverse Starkville area businesses
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 15, 2025
From boot camp to real world success
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 9, 2025
AI-related executive order signed by Governor Reeves
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 24, 2025
Complain less, give thanks more
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 23, 2025
Ready for battle
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 22, 2025
A holy anointing
Opinion
Opinion
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Susan Crabtree
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January 23, 2025
Battle lines drawn on Trump’s border crackdown
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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January 22, 2025
State governments braced for their share of President Trump’s mass deportation program
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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January 21, 2025
Broadcasting legend Paul Gallo passes away, leaves big mic to fill
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