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February 14, 2017

Section of old Hwy 45 could be named “Rockabilly Way” in bill passes #msleg

Bill would rename highway Rockabilly Way TUPELO – A state highway that stretches into Tennessee has moved closer to receiving a new name that would pay tribute to a historic style of music. Mississippi House legislators unanimously passed a bill (HB0907) on Thursday that would designate a section of Old Highway 45 in Lee, Prentiss…
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February 14, 2017

MS Senate kills bill that would have allowed Governor to appoint Dept of Mental Health exec director

Senate blocks bill to put governor over mental health dept. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi Senate has reconsidered and killed a bill that would let the governor appoint the Department of Mental Health director. Senate Bill 2567 passed the Senate last week but was put on hold. Senators voted not to release the bill…