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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.

Freedom today is under attack

OPINION COLUMN by Douglas Carswell:

Wallace Walker

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.

  • 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.

    Click Here to Read More

  • 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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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

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 407 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:10 AM

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 convince the state Supreme Court not to kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it can begin.

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City to maintain COVID restrictions until vaccines distributed

Until a certain percentage of citizens receive the COVID vaccination, Mayor Diane Delaware urged… READ MORE

Thomas questions utility costs
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Thomas said city board needs to use its strength in the new year

Sports

Jacolby Little scores 17 points and grabs 10 rebounds to lead Woolfolk to victory

Woolfolk  pulled out another victory against Humphreys County on Tuesday night in a 38-30 win. This… READ MORE

Dylan Dendy signs with Mississippi Delta Community College
Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.
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Floyd Wallace Walker died on January 18, 2021 at his home in Vaughan Mississippi.

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Carl M. McDaniel, ,91, of Benton passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at his residence. Carl was a… READ MORE

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When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be… READ MORE

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On his Facebook post, Gov. Tate Reeves explained that Mississippians are now "encouraged" but not "… READ MORE

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It all began when she was a little girl riding a stick horse. Her love of horses has provided a… READ MORE

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Gov. Tate Reeves was batting .500 this week in the decisions he made dealing with the state’s… READ MORE

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