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Culture  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 16, 2021

Snow, sleet grip Mississippi. Images from across the Magnolia State.

Mississippians are not accustomed to sleet and snow, making the last few days nerve-wracking for some and quite fun for others. Governor Tate Reeves, the Mississippi Department of Transportation and local law enforcement officials have all issued travel warnings as highways and bridges are iced over and filled with accumulations of snow in various parts…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
February 15, 2021

Broadband grant program could keep expansion alive in Mississippi

Mississippi began expanding broadband two years ago, with a push coming in 2020 due to increased federal support from CARES Act dollars. This year, the state House and Senate are hoping to continue that emphasis with several bills. Representative Scott Bounds (R) explained his bill, HB 505, which would create the Broadband Accessibility Act and…