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Pro-Initiative 65 groups say city of Madison's lawsuit could deprive Mississippians of their right to amend the state's constitution via ballot initiative

Two new amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed by the original sponsor of the Initiative 65 and the conservative policy group Americans for Prosperity were filed this week in an attempt to convi

Dylan Dendy signs with Mississippi Delta Community College

Manchester Academy senior Dylan Dendy has signed a scholarship offer to play baseball for Mississippi Delta Community College.

Douglas Carswell, new president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy

Freedom today is under attack

OPINION COLUMN by Douglas Carswell:

Floyd Wallace Walker died on January 18, 2021 at his home in Vaughan Mississippi.

City to maintain COVID restrictions until vaccines distributed

Until a certain percentage of citizens receive the COVID vaccination, Mayor Diane Delaware urged the city council to not lift its restrictions within Yazoo City.

Douglas Carswell, new president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy

Dr. Claude Brunson, Executive Director, Mississippi State Medical Association, receives the Pfizer-BioNtech covid vaccination, applied by Mississippi Health Dept. immunization program nurse Lois Moore. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Health department clarifies vaccine supply, new appointments available Jan. 25
By Alex Rozier - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 449 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:40 PM
The state health department announced Friday that it received additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which will go towards already booked appointments next week.
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Dr. Claude Brunson, Executive Director, Mississippi State Medical Association, receives the Pfizer-BioNtech covid vaccination, applied by Mississippi Health Dept. immunization program nurse Lois Moore. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Health department clarifies vaccine supply, new appointments available Jan. 25
By Alex Rozier - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 401 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:40 PM
The state health department announced Friday that it received additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which will go towards already booked appointments next week.
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Congressman Guest Applauds Army Corp of Engineers’ Record of Decision
By Press Release - Congressman Michael Guest, READ MORE > 513 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:38 PM
Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the
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Justin Moore Announced as Entertainment for February 16 Dixie National Rodeo Performance
By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, READ MORE > 421 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:37 PM
Justin Moore has been announced as the new entertainment for the Tuesday, February 16, 2021, performance of the Dixie National Rodeo.
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Wicker Praises Army Corps Decision on Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 885 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:35 PM
Final Record of Decision Allows Long-Delayed Flood Control Project to Advance
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Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order
By Press Release - Governor Tate Reeves, READ MORE > 381 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:34 PM
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 until Wednesday, February 3,2021 at 5:00 PM.

The following counties are currently under a county wide mask mandates after meeting the certain requirements in relation to COVID-19:
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Cardin, Wicker Celebrate Signing of Bill to Encourage Greater Legislative Engagement Among American Nations
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 221 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:30 PM
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, D-Md., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., this week celebrated the signing of the Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act (S.1310) into law.
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In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.

State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 666 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 01:40 PM
While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

In just the last two years, the board has approved 209 exemptions that are worth an estimated value of more than $156 million.
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Lawmakers are considering bills that could end the state's certificate of need program and increase teacher pay by $1,000.

Legislature considering bills that could provide a pay hike for teachers and increase transparency
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 622 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:52 AM
Lawmakers are busy submitting bills for consideration as the Mississippi Legislature goes into its second week of work.
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Lawmakers are considering bills that could end the state's certificate of need program and increase teacher pay by $1,000.

Legislature considering bills that could provide a pay hike for teachers and increase transparency
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 262 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:50 AM
Lawmakers are busy submitting bills for consideration as the Mississippi Legislature goes into its second week of work.
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