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Opinion  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 5, 2022

Mississippi, America mark the National Day of Prayer

The tradition of a National Day of Prayer began with the First Continental Congress in 1775 and was codified in 1952 by Congress. Today, America recognizes the power and importance of prayer in our lives. A National Day of Prayer was first called by the First Continental Congress in 1775 and again by Abraham Lincoln…
Opinion  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
May 4, 2022

Final tally released of cities, counties opting out of Medical Marijuana program

Residents can force the issue by way of a public referendum if they can gather enough signatures to put it on a local ballot. The final day for cities and counties to opt out of Mississippi’s brand-new medical marijuana program was yesterday, May 3rd.  In total, 10 counties and 17 municipalities chose not to participate…