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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.

SBA Announces Approval of About 60,000 PPP Loan Applications

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Jan.

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 20th, 2021

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads

OPINION column by: Sid Salter

Editorial: We need more men like William Barbour
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:27 PM
Judge William Barbour Jr. was a man whose actions spoke louder than his words.
In his case, that’s a significant statement because Judge Barbour was a wise man. He was extremely intelligent, ethical and fair. His words carried tremendous weight.
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Teacher Pay Raise, ADA Hold Harmless, Licensure Bills Pass Senate Ed Committee
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:20 PM
Senate Bill 2001, a teacher pay raise bill, passed unanimously in the Senate Education Committee this afternoon. It must now pass the Appropriations Committee before going to the floor of the full Senate for a vote. The bill gives certified teachers with three or more years’ experience a $1,000 pay increase.
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Lanie Potter scores 21 points to lead Lady Mavericks to victory
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:13 PM
Manchester Academy senior center Lanie Potter was recognized before tip-off of this past Friday’s matchup with rival Benton Academy for joining the 2,000-point scorers club. A player capable of scoring that many points in a career is undoubtedly a problem for most opponents and Potter proved that to be the case against Benton.
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Mississippi Humanities Council to co-host online event - MS+MA "Inside/Out: Lessons of Freedom Summer"
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 03:30 PM
The Mississippi Humanities Council will be co-hosting a program on Thursday, January 14th.
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Dendy and Poe power Mavericks past Raiders
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 02:45 PM
Manchester Academy’s Dylan Dendy and Parks Poe did their best LeBron James-Anthony Davis imitation the past Friday night as the duo scored a game-high 21 points apiece to lead the Mavericks to a 60-37 blowout victory over rival Benton Academy.
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USDA, Mississippi Sign Historic Agreement to Improve Forest Conditions on Public and Private Lands
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 01:40 PM
A Shared Stewardship agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the State of Mississippi was signed today during a virtual ceremony.

USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture James Hubbard and Mississippi State Forester Russell Bozeman signed the memorandum of understanding for the state.
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Bill Smith
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 01:35 PM
William “Bill” Lassiter Smith, 65, of Louise died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home.
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Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off Nationally, Bringing Joy During Challenging Times
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 01:35 PM
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) kicked off the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie season nationally, during a challenging time when many Girl Scouts are selling in creative, socially distant, and contact-free ways to keep themselves and their customers safe.
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Mississippians saddled with $507 million in criminal justice debts, preventing future opportunity
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 859 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:26 AM
In 2019, people who had touched the criminal justice system in Mississippi held $507 million in debt as a result — more than double the $243 million they owed in 2009, according to a
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 13th, 2021
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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 11:05 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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