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Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

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

Freedom today is under attack

I’m Douglas Carswell, and this week I join the Mississippi Center for Public Policy as the new President & CEO.

Two legislators test positive for COVID-19, lawmakers begin receiving vaccines

A Mississippi state senator and a state representative have tested positive for COVID-19, Mississippi Today confirmed on Tuesday, prompting concerns that another Capitol virus outbreak could occur.

Teacher pay raise bill moves forward in Mississippi Senate

The Mississippi Senate is moving forward on a promised piece of legislation from Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann – the teacher pay raise bill.

Sarah Thomas, a Pascagoula native, to be first female to officiate in a Super Bowl

Down judge Sarah Thomas will become the first woman ever to officiate in a Super Bowl.

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

EPA Administrator talks Yazoo pumps, agriculture pest control in Mississippi visit
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:25 PM
On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrapped up his visit to Mississippi announcing a multi-million-dollar grant initiative dedicated to sustainable pest control in agriculture.
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Conservation Groups to EPA: Assault on Law, Science, and Public Voice Will Not Be Tolerated
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:15 PM
Today, a coalition of conservation organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s last-minute revocation of a Clean Water Act veto that has protected some the richest wetland and aquatic resources in the Nation since 2008.
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Frances McBride
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:14 PM
Frances Louise Sponberger McBride, lovingly known as“Boots” to her friends and family, went to be with her Savior peacefully in her home on January 12th at the age of 94surrounded by family.
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Lela Karen Bridges Tyer
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:11 PM
Lela Karen Bridges Tyer transitioned to Jesus on January 10, 2021 at St. Dominic’s Hospital due to complications of a massive stroke.
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MDE: Superintendent’s Annual Report Shows That Students, Educators & Schools Persisted through Pandemic
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:10 PM
The newly released Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2019-20 Superintendent’s Annual Report tells the story how students, educators and schools persisted in their pursuit of higher academic achievement while dealing with the challenge of the COVID-
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The Mississippi state Capitol

Most Mississippi nursing homes will receive COVID-19 vaccines by Friday
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 03:25 PM
Monday, the Senate Public Health Committee held a hearing to investigate the status of distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the state’s nursing homes.
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In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:20 AM
Don’t look now, but we suddenly have a competitive Ole Miss-Mississippi State women’s basketball rivalry. At last.
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Marshall Ramsey: A New Day
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:05 AM
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Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Pearl River County Crimestoppers Board Member
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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 10:10 AM
Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Michelle McBride, a former board member and officer of the Pearl River County Crimestoppers (PRCCS), after she was indicted for embezzlement. An $82,416.37 demand letter was issued to McBride when she was arrested.
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From the Kitchen: Book brings back memories of my own father-in-law
By Lee Ann Flemming, READ MORE > 715 Reads
On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 10:01 AM
One of my favorite Christmas gifts I received was the new book written by Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman. She has a cooking show on the Food Network, h
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