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Lt. Governor Hosemann told reporters the bills were the result of legislators “wanting to get a head of the game.”
The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed a measure to transfer $20 million into the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s disaster assistance fund after an ice storm swept through parts of Mississippi.
The funds would come out of the state’s Capital Expense fund.
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One measure would extend the validity of medical cannabis cards while another would create the “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act.”
Two bills related to Mississippi’s medical cannabis program passed in the House of Representatives this week.
One bill extends the timeframe for a patient’s follow-up visit to keep their medical cannabis card valid, while a second bill creates a system where patients suffering from debilitating or terminal conditions not already on the state’s list of approved conditions can petition to try medical cannabis.
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One measure would extend the validity of medical cannabis cards while another would create the “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act.”
Two bills related to Mississippi’s medical cannabis program passed in the House of Representatives this week.
One bill extends the timeframe for a patient’s follow-up visit to keep their medical cannabis card valid, while a second bill creates a system where patients suffering from debilitating or terminal conditions not already on the state’s list of approved conditions can petition to try medical cannabis.
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One measure would extend the validity of medical cannabis cards while another would create the “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act.”
Two bills related to Mississippi’s medical cannabis program passed in the House of Representatives this week.
One bill extends the timeframe for a patient’s follow-up visit to keep their medical cannabis card valid, while a second bill creates a system where patients suffering from debilitating or terminal conditions not already on the state’s list of approved conditions can petition to try medical cannabis.
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JACKSON — In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk’s offices for the 2026 primary election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to be held on March 10.
Mississippians may utilize the Secretary of State’s Y’all Vote website, which includes an Absentee Voting FAQ, or contact their circuit clerk to verify eligibility.
If eligible, ballots will be provided upon request by circuit clerks. Those who cast an absentee ballot may track their ballot through the My Election Day portal.
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DUCK HILL — James Michael Lancaster, age 62, owner of Lancaster Roofing, passed away Saturday, January 31, in Memphis.
Funeral services were 12 p.m. Friday, February 6, at Duck Hill Baptist Church followed by interment at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Newsom Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter, Maegan D. Wall of Oxford; son, Dylan Lancaster of Batesville; two sisters, 11 grandchildren. and 5 great-grandchildren.
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DUCK HILL — James Michael Lancaster, age 62, owner of Lancaster Roofing, passed away Saturday, January 31, in Memphis.
Funeral services were 12 p.m. Friday, February 6, at Duck Hill Baptist Church followed by interment at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Newsom Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter, Maegan D. Wall of Oxford; son, Dylan Lancaster of Batesville; two sisters, 11 grandchildren. and 5 great-grandchildren.
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OAKLAND — Mary Lottie Bynum, age 71, passed away Saturday, January 24.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7, at Union Grove Church near Charleston.
Skeeter Robinson Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
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OAKLAND — Mary Lottie Bynum, age 71, passed away Saturday, January 24.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7, at Union Grove Church near Charleston.
Skeeter Robinson Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
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CHARLESTON — Willie “Rooster” Rounds, age 60, passed away Tuesday, Febuary 3.
A celebration of life was held 3 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at Congregational Church of God in Christ near Grenada.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangement.
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CHARLESTON — Willie “Rooster” Rounds, age 60, passed away Tuesday, Febuary 3.
A celebration of life was held 3 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at Congregational Church of God in Christ near Grenada.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangement.
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CHARLESTON — Willie “Rooster” Rounds, age 60, passed away Tuesday, Febuary 3.
A celebration of life was held 3 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at Congregational Church of God in Christ near Grenada.
Clark-Williams Funeral Home had charge of arrangement.
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BRAZIL — Elizabeth Fairlee, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 27, at her home in Springfield, Ill.
Funeral services were held in Springfield.
Interment will be held 11 a.m.Saturday, February 14, at Frierson Chapel Cemetery in the Brazil community.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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BRAZIL — Elizabeth Fairlee, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 27, at her home in Springfield, Ill.
Funeral services were held in Springfield.
Interment will be held 11 a.m.Saturday, February 14, at Frierson Chapel Cemetery in the Brazil community.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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BRAZIL — Elizabeth Fairlee, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 27, at her home in Springfield, Ill.
Funeral services were held in Springfield.
Interment will be held 11 a.m.Saturday, February 14, at Frierson Chapel Cemetery in the Brazil community.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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BRAZIL — Elizabeth Fairlee, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 27, at her home in Springfield, Ill.
Funeral services were held in Springfield.
Interment will be held 11 a.m.Saturday, February 14, at Frierson Chapel Cemetery in the Brazil community.
Tutwiler Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
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CHARLESTON — Orlando Lyons, age 37, of the Sharkey Road community, passed away on Wednesday, January 21.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at J. Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
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CHARLESTON — Orlando Lyons, age 37, of the Sharkey Road community, passed away on Wednesday, January 21.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at J. Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
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CHARLESTON — Orlando Lyons, age 37, of the Sharkey Road community, passed away on Wednesday, January 21.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at J. Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
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CHARLESTON — Orlando Lyons, age 37, of the Sharkey Road community, passed away on Wednesday, January 21.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at J. Brown Community Funeral Services in Charleston.
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