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Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 12, 2021

DPS announces retirement of Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced the retirement of Sam Howell, Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory. The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory provides forensic examination services to law enforcement agencies and coroners throughout the state. Howell has served the state for over 36 years and has been the Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory since…
Culture  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 12, 2021

The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus disagrees with Governor Tate Reeves’ decision to stop accepting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus released a statement disagreeing with Governor Reeves’ decision to stop federal pandemic unemployment assistance. The letter is below: The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus disagrees with Governor Tate Reeves’ decision to stop accepting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance on June 12, which will likely place many struggling families further into financial despair and…