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Sarah Ulmer
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November 16, 2023
Joint Legislative Budget Committee, Governor in disagreement over FY 2025 budget estimate
Lawmakers on the Joint Legislative Budget Committee declined to accept the Revenue Estimating Group's revenue projection for FY 2025, voting on a reduced figure. Governor Reeves indicated he wouldn’t approve the deviation, arguing it hurts efforts at providing further tax cuts.
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 15, 2023
New law aims to deter drug abuse by educating Mississippi youth
State Rep. Creekmore says about 10 school districts will participate in the initial in-school drug abuse education program. He plans to seek more funding to expand the effort in the 2024 legislative session.
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Frank Corder
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November 15, 2023
Two-step federal government funding plan passes U.S. House in bipartisan vote
Speaker Johnson's funding proposal passes the House with Senate approval likely. Mississippi's Congressmen split on the continuing resolution.
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2023
Stamps defeats Bailey for Central District Public Service Commissioner
The three-man Public Service Commission will have all new faces when the new term starts in January 2024.
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2023
Governor lifts partial statewide burn ban
Local burn bans imposed by county leaders may still be in place. Be sure to check with local authorities before burning for any reason.
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 13, 2023
Mississippi Child Protective Services focused on employee retention, lowering caseloads
Pay scales, mentally stressful cases and the economy are contributing to continued turnover rates in CPS, but efforts within the state agency over the last few years are helping ease the trend.
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Frank Corder
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November 13, 2023
State Medical Examiner cleared over 99% of autopsy report backlog since 2020
The Department of Public Safety added four new death investigators and contracted with independent medical examiners to play catch up on completing over 2,200 autopsy reports that built up prior to 2020. Plans are in the works to open a third examiner's office in Oxford.
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 10, 2023
Mississippi’s universities work to meet student mental health needs
Destigmatization of seeking care, lingering effects of COVID seen as factors in the increase of students seeking help with mental health.
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 10, 2023
Nursing grant program invests $15 million into healthcare training
In total, 17 grants have been awarded to certain community colleges, universities, health networks and emergency services companies to help fill gaps in the healthcare workforce.
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 9, 2023
Department of Justice launches investigation of Lexington Police for alleged civil rights violations
Newly appointed U.S. Attorney Todd Gee will work jointly with federal agency to determine if officers violated rights of African American residents
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Frank Corder
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November 8, 2023
Third Republican Presidential Debate to feature five candidates not named Trump
The former President will not attend Wednesday's debate, choosing instead to hold a rally just miles away in South Florida.
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Frank Corder
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November 8, 2023
Republicans pick up seats in Mississippi House, hold the line in state Senate
Mississippi Republicans will continue their supermajority in both legislative chambers when they return to the Capitol in January.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
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April 23, 2026
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
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Daniel Tyson
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April 23, 2026
Stove donation means community cares for women in MAGCOR’s ServSafe program
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Daniel Tyson
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi students test their financial literacy
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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April 23, 2026
Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 23, 2026
Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery
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Alistair Begg
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April 23, 2026
Our heavenly friend
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Russ Latino
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April 22, 2026
Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 22, 2026
Local sports: Glory and honor from the days before NIL, the portals, and social media
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Mike Chaney
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness
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