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June 2, 2016

Less staff, books as state budget cuts impact Mississippi Library Commission

Cuts to Miss. Library Commission could mean less staff, services at local libraries Some public libraries across the state are preparing to reduce staff or postpone new purchases, because of state budget cuts that go into effect next month. Those cuts affect the Mississippi Library Commission, which oversees and supports libraries. The commission will receive…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 2, 2016

Mississippi Power’s Kemper plant needs $20 million more, bringing total cost to $6.7 billion

Kemper Co. power plant price tag now more than $6.7B The cost of Mississippi Power’s Kemper County plant keeps rising. The company’s April report to the Securities and Exchange Commission said the plant will now cost another $20 million, which brings the total cost of the under construction facility to $6.7 billion. According to the…