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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

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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

Lawmakers are busy submitting bills for consideration as the Mississippi Legislature goes into its second week of work.

Wicker Praises Army Corps Decision on Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project

Final Record of Decision Allows Long-Delayed Flood Control Project to Advance

Dennis Burrell

Dennis Burrell, 63, of Bentonia passed away at his residence Friday January 15, 2020. Dennis was a driver for Waste Management for 40 years and of the Southern Baptist Faith.

Justin Moore Announced as Entertainment for February 16 Dixie National Rodeo Performance

Justin Moore has been announced as the new entertainment for the Tuesday, February 16, 2021, performance of the Dixie National Rodeo.

Governor Reeves Made Two Judicial Appointments
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:55 AM
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two appointments for South Mississippi.
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Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 1,353 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:45 PM
OPINION column - Senator Roger Wicker

Wave of Censorship Confirms Need to Confront Tech Monopolies
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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 789 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:00 PM
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Carl McDaniel
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On Sat, 01/16/2021 - 08:13 PM
Carl M. McDaniel, ,91, of Benton passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at his residence. Carl was a plantation manager
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Shots fired into 18-wheeler on I-55 Friday
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On Sat, 01/16/2021 - 10:24 AM
Investigators believe road rage was the cause of an incident where shots were fired into the cab of an 18-wheeler on I-55 in Yazoo County.

The shots were fired around 1 p.m. Friday on I-55 North near the 134 mile marker.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating.
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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 > 556 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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Annie McMaster
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:59 AM
Annie Josephine McMaster was born on February 23, 1938 and transitioned to her heavenly home on January 14, 2021.
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Marshall Ramsey: Fire!
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 234 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:48 PM

Demand is greater than supply.
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Dennis Burrell
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 08:06 PM
Dennis Burrell, 63, of Bentonia passed away at his residence Friday January 15, 2020. Dennis was a driver for Waste Management for 40 years and of the Southern Baptist Faith.
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Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order
By Press Release - Governor Tate Reeves, READ MORE > 262 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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