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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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Magnolia Tribune
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September 29, 2021
SALTER: Legislature headed to medical marijuana vote, but initiative process fix a longer shot
By: Sid Salter Sources in both the Mississippi Senate and House spoke publicly in recent days to their belief that a compromise has been reached between the two chambers on a medical marijuana statute that will salvage much of what was lost when state voters overwhelmingly approved a medical marijuana voter initiative only to see…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 28, 2021
Legislative Black Caucus holds medical marijuana hearings ahead of potential special session
If no special session, Legislative Black Caucus plans to author their own medical marijuana bill. The Special Select Committee of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus held a hearing on medical marijuana on Tuesday after rumors that a potential special session is around the corner. “The hearing will help us meaningfully evaluate legislation that has been…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 27, 2021
Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Circuit Clerk of Stone County
Jeffrey O’Neal owes over $330,000 back to taxpayers Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested former Stone County Circuit Clerk Jeffrey O’Neal after he was indicted on four counts of embezzlement in Stone County. A $335,353.61 demand letter was presented to O’Neal when he was arrested. This amount includes…
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Daniel Tyson
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March 18, 2025
Legislation to create AI task force awaits Governor’s signature
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Frank Corder
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March 18, 2025
Lawmakers look to hash out details on kratom-related bills as session winds down
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Frank Corder
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March 18, 2025
Trump signs resolution backed by Hyde-Smith, Ezell that eases Gulf energy production requirement
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 18, 2025
Discover Mississippi: HUBFEST Returns to Hattiesburg March 29th
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 18, 2025
Put God’s promises into circulation
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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March 17, 2025
No complaining as Ole Miss, Miss. State earn solid seeds to start March Madness
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 18, 2025
Mississippi on the precipice of something bold: Ending the tax on work
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 14, 2025
Eliminating the tax on work makes dollars and cents, the spotlight falls on Hosemann
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 12, 2025
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
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