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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in CARES Act Recovery to Support MS Tourism

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On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 10:58 AM

Below is a press release from the U.S. Department of Commerce:

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Marshall Ramsey: Fire!

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 78 Reads
On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 10:48 AM

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Charter school must improve to continue operating, board says

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 412 Reads
On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 10:28 AM

Despite pleas from school officials and a parent for a full five-year contract renewal, the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board extended Joel E.

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This was the scene at an April 27 game at Dudy Noble Field when Mississippi State hosted Georgia in 2019. Credit: Kelly Donoho/Mississippi State athletics

NCAA threatens to pull Mississippi college baseball regionals, other championships over trans athletes law

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 169 Reads
On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 10:22 AM

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Governors said it may ban future championships — including college baseball and softball regionals — in Mississippi and other states that have passed legislation barring transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : April 13, 2021

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On Tue, 04/13/2021 - 9:58 AM

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

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Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes leads protest across the street from gun show

By VICKIE KING - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 467 Reads
On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 3:13 PM

As hundreds gathered at the Mississippi Trade Mart this weekend for an annual gun show, Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes hosted a protest as gun violence continues to soar in the capital city.

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Mississippi DPS expands police power with takeover of MDOT, Capitol Police, city interstates

By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 304 Reads
On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 2:58 PM

Lawmakers approved major increases in power, authority and spending for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety this session, with the agency taking over law enforcement duties from the Mississippi Department of Transportation and Capitol Police among other changes.

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MJI Frees Niche Beauty Providers from Government Licensing Scheme

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On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 2:18 PM

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Mississippi lawmakers get big budget assist from feds

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 213 Reads
On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 10:38 AM

Below is a political analysis column by Bobby Harrison of Mississippi Today:

Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove used to say the most important item addressed each legislative session is the budget because it establishes the priorities of the state.