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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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Sarah Ulmer
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November 8, 2023
Mississippi revenues come in below estimate in October but remain up $75 million for the fiscal year
According to the Legislative Budget Office's October report, individual income tax collections for the month of October were below the prior year by $42 million, meaning Mississippians are keeping more of their money.
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Frank Corder
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October 16, 2026
Colom’s campaign says mugshot is “fake.” Law enforcement says otherwise
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 16, 2026
Lawmakers hear concerns, ways to improve health outcomes in Mississippi’s prison system
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Frank Corder
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October 16, 2026
Colom says U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is “tied” but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 16, 2026
“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 16, 2026
The reality of grief
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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October 15, 2026
No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces
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Sid Salter
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October 14, 2026
Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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