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Sarah Ulmer
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December 2, 2022
LTG Hosemann makes newest appointment to Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann appoints Marcy Scoggins to Charter School Board. “Marcy is smart, hard-working, patient, and organized. She also has a heart for our schools and educators,” Hosemann said. “Ensuring our charter schools are high-quality is of critical importance and Marcy will take this responsibility seriously.” Marcy Scoggins, is a longtime Madison County Schools’…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 2, 2022
Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee holds meeting to discuss postpartum care, obesity, autism
Lawmakers heard from MSDH, UMMC, Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Metabolic Medicine of Mississippi, and more. On Thursday, the Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee met to hear from speakers on topics ranging from postpartum care, obesity, and autism. Dr. Anita Henderson, President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, gave the first presentation of the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 1, 2022
Former Senator and current Forrest County Tax Collector Billy Hudson has died
Prior to his death Hudson spent much of his life in public service, from alderman to a member of the Board of Supervisors for Forrest County, all the way to Senator and Tax Collector. Former three-term State Senator Billy Hudson has died. Hudson was currently serving as the Tax Collector for Forrest County at the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 1, 2022
Former Jackson County employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
Charles Smith was indicted for embezzlement earlier this year. He stole road maintenance equipment from Jackson County taxpayers. Today State Auditor Shad White announced Charles Smith, a former employee of Jackson County, has been convicted of two counts of embezzlement. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Angel McIlrath’s office in the courtroom of Judge…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 1, 2022
Hyde-Smith, colleagues stand with Armed Forces, demand vote to end COVID vaccine mandate
Approximately 3,400 troops have been discharged from the military for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined colleagues who informed leadership that they will oppose moving forward with the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), unless the Senate votes on an amendment to: Prohibit the involuntary separation of…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau extends “skip the line” hours of operations
The extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at select locations. The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau announced they will expand hours of operations to customers seeking services from the driver service bureau. Extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Commissioner Sean…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
MDHS continuing Medicare enrollment assistance through December 7
Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare can contact a counselor to review coverage changes. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that Medicare open enrollment will continue through December 7, 2022. Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare have until then to contact a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor to review coverage changes that take effect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 30, 2022
Northern Transportation Commissioner announces series of town hall events
Caldwell looks to connect with the public through public meetings slated for December 6, 7 and 8. Northern Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell has announced a series of public meetings as a way to better communicate between the commission and the public. The meetings were originally planned for 2020, Caldwell said, but the pandemic caused cancelations.…
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Frank Corder
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November 30, 2022
Fitch joins 17 other AGs in questioning FedEx, UPS gun tracking policies
Concerns raised over what could be a database of American gun purchasers. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined other attorneys general from 17 other states in calling on UPS and FedEx to clarify their practices pertaining to shipping guns. The other state attorneys general come from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
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November 30, 2022
SALTER: Jailing mental patients is an old problem that remains ‘unacceptable’ in Mississippi
**Submission by Sid Salter** Mississippi remains the focus of a 2016 U.S. Justice Department lawsuit which alleges, among other things, that the state “violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) by failing to provide adults with mental illness with necessary integrated, community-based mental health services.” The U.S.…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 29, 2022
Governor Reeves: It is excellent news Jackson Mayor won’t be overseeing water system
Reeves adds that it is very promising that this problem is now going to be solved outside of the city’s backrooms. Earlier today, the United States Department of Justice filed a proposal in federal court that upon approval would appoint an Interim Third Party Manager to stabilize the city of Jackson, Mississippi’s public drinking water system, saying…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 29, 2022
DOJ requests third party manager brought in to stabilize Jackson water system
The city and State Health Department are in agreement with the federal proposal that would allow an interim manager to take over the water system. A proposal was filed by the United States in federal court to propose a possible solution to the continued issues with Jackson’s water crisis. If approved by the court, an…
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2026
State Treasurer McRae challenges Congressman Thompson’s opposition to Trump Accounts
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Marisa Atkinson
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July 9, 2026
Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 9, 2026
State Health Officer warns Mississippi Board of Health about declining kindergartener vaccination rates
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 9, 2026
Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
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Alistair Begg
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July 9, 2026
Seeing Christ in the scriptures
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 8, 2026
Magnolia Mahjong House brings people back to the table
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Sid Salter
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July 8, 2026
As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
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Sid Salter
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July 1, 2026
Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career
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