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Most Mississippi nursing homes will receive COVID-19 vaccines by Friday
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 941 Reads
On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 03:27 PM

Monday, the Senate Public Health Committee held a hearing to investigate the status of distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the state’s nursing homes.

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Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch joins other states in lawsuit that could overturn presidential election results in four states
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 4,744 Reads
On Wed, 12/09/2020 - 06:39 PM

Mississippi state Attorney General Lynn Fitch is joining a lawsuit by the state of Texas that seeks to overturn the results of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin.

All four were won by former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Mississippi voters overwhelmingly voted for the New Magnolia design to become the state's new flag.
Mississippians overwhelmingly vote to support medical marijuana, new state flag
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 1,315 Reads
On Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:13 AM

Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to pass ballot initiatives allowing medical marijuana and a new state flag Tuesday in addition to giving big majorities to President Donald Trump.

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Taxpayers owe $10,400 to pay off the state's debts, according to a new report.
Report: Mississippians owe $10,400 to pay off state's mounting debts
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 3,998 Reads
On Wed, 10/28/2020 - 10:24 PM

Mississippi is one of 39 states that can’t pay its bills, according to a recently released report and taxpayers owe $10,400 apiece to make the debt whole.

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House Speaker Philip Gunn
House leaders win first round in lawsuit over governor's line-item vetoes
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 14,330 Reads
On Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:41 AM

House leaders won the first round in their lawsuit over $8 million in earmarks vetoed by Gov. Tate Reeves after a Hinds County Chancery Court judge ruled in their favor Monday.

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Lawmakers preparing report on ABC’s fate
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 895 Reads
On Mon, 10/05/2020 - 12:32 PM

Lawmakers on the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Study Committee will submit their report on the future of alcohol distribution in November with what changes need to be made.
The only agreement is that the status quo, upended by a massive uptick in demand brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, is no longer workable.

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Where the federal PPP money went to business interests in the state of Mississippi
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 927 Reads
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 08:43 AM

Mississippi law firms, electric cooperatives and even some non-profits received more than $3.165 billion in loans under the federal Paycheck Protection Program designed to preserve jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 puts crimp on civil forfeitures
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 902 Reads
On Thu, 07/16/2020 - 08:42 AM

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a crimp on the nation’s economy and even reduced the number of civil asset forfeiture cases in Mississippi, as well.

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Kosy-Attala airport to receive $666,667 grant
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 1,213 Reads
On Wed, 07/08/2020 - 07:49 PM

The Kosciusko-Attala County Airport will receive $666,667 to improve the fuel farm and install perimeter fencing from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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State legislature considers local tourism taxes
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 886 Reads
On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 06:43 AM

Despite a busy session devoted to COVID-19 relief and plugging revenue holes in the state budget, the Mississippi Legislature still found time to pass legislation that either authorized or extended local sales tax levies known as tourism taxes.

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UPDATE: Charges against Demonta McGee have been officially upgraded from aggravated assault to… READ MORE

Joe Ray Douglas
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Kosciusko and McAdams win opening round playoff games tonight
Meet the candidates: In their own words

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Purchased in Mississippi

Below is a press-release from The Mississippi Lottery Corporation: A Vicksburg player who purchased… READ MORE

Marshall Ramsey: Thank You
Few seek city offices
Sharing a longtime family favorite recipe
One man dead, another in custody following Friday night shooting
Waste Management resumes normal collection schedule in central Mississippi

Welcome to the Brave New World; The devastating effects of Section 230 on America

Kudos to Mississippi U. S. Senator Roger Wicker for sponsoring a bill to amend Section 230 of the… READ MORE

Breaking their silence - Part Two - Earlier victim shares her story for the first time
Late football great Robert "Gentle Ben" Williams honored by State Senate
Kosciusko High class quarantined due to COVID-19
Big Tech eroding freedoms
Most state agencies requesting slight increases in appropriations for next fiscal year

Welcome to the Brave New World; The devastating effects of Section 230 on America

Kudos to Mississippi U. S. Senator Roger Wicker for sponsoring a bill to amend Section 230 of the… READ MORE

George Sharp
Breaking their silence - Part Two - Earlier victim shares her story for the first time
Late football great Robert "Gentle Ben" Williams honored by State Senate
Kosciusko High class quarantined due to COVID-19
Big Tech eroding freedoms

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Opinion

Freezing temps damage gardens

I survived this month’s single-digit freeze, but my garden was not so fortunate. What to do now?

Revisiting winter weather treats from childhood
Let’s get Punxutawney Phil to conduct a redo
The Old Sports Dude: Some legends are even bigger than their well-known names
Flashbacks 021821
Focus on the Family: Advice on a workaholic husband

Lifestyles

Attala County Library notes reopened stacks, grant and Star status

Mid-MS Regional Libraries receives Anti-Racism Reading Shelf grant

Our new miracle
The easiest DIY vegetable/herb garden
Anne Hughes Porter gives four chairs for Skipworth Performing Arts Center
RELIGION COLUMN: Are you a trustworthy person?
The Church Bulletin 123120

Sports

Kosciusko and McAdams win opening round playoff games tonight

Kosciusko and McAdams won their opening round playoff games Tuesday.

The Old Sports Dude: Some legends are even bigger than their well-known names
Mississippi Braves Announce 2021 Schedule
McAdams Bulldogs head to state tourney following 5-1A region win
The Rebels who couldn’t shoot straight suddenly are hitting mark
Lady Tigers play for championship

Social

Attala County Library notes reopened stacks, grant and Star status

Mid-MS Regional Libraries receives Anti-Racism Reading Shelf grant

Our new miracle
The easiest DIY vegetable/herb garden
Anne Hughes Porter gives four chairs for Skipworth Performing Arts Center
RELIGION COLUMN: Are you a trustworthy person?
The Church Bulletin 123120

Weddings & Engagements

Welch and Arrington to wed

Welch and Arrington to wed Welch and Arrington to wed

Lancaster-Sanders marry at romantic waterfall setting
Caroline Kelsoe and Stacy Jones to wed
Jodi Crowson to wed Kaleb Gibson
Jordan Pratt to wed Andrew Trehern
Mary Nelson to wed Gregory Culpepper

Editorials

Our View: Don’t make a year of grace a waste

The chief of Mississippi’s public schools wants to give them a “year of grace” and not hold them… READ MORE

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