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Prescribed fires on the National Forests in Mississippi

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On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:20 PM

JACKSON, Miss., March 5, 2021 – Residents and passersby may see some smoke in the air as the U.S. Forest Service conducts prescribed burns to reduce the severity of wildfires and promote healthy forests for plants and animals.

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Updated: Bill that would prevent those born as males from competing in women's sports is headed to House floor for vote

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 4,779 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 4:10 PM

A bill that would protect biological female student athletes from having to compete against those born as males passed a crucial hurdle in the Mississippi Legislature.

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Governor Tate Reeves Releases New Executive Order

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On Tue, 03/02/2021 - 3:57 PM

JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1549. This order will go into effect at 5:00 PM on March 3rd and stay in effect until March 31st.

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Why teachers in Mississippi work second jobs to get by

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 3,415 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 4:40 PM

A teacher with nearly two decades of experience in schools across Mississippi, Chanda Ferguson has done everything she can to raise her salary to support her family, including three kids.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : March 04, 2021

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On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 4:54 PM

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

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Editorial: Jobs incentive reform

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On Sun, 03/07/2021 - 9:08 AM

We commend the efforts of Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann to reform industrial recruiting incentives. Too much incentive money has been going to too few industries, which is not the best method of growing jobs.

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Reward a Helping Hand with a Frist Nomination

By By Mitchell Diggs , READ MORE > 2,065 Reads
On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 11:25 AM

Honor recognizes faculty and staff members for going 'the extra mile' to serve students

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Health Care Law Expert to Deliver UM Hartman Lecture

By By Whitney Tarpy , READ MORE > 1,418 Reads
On Tue, 03/02/2021 - 11:05 AM

Alice P. Mead specializes in issues around production of medicinal cannabis

OXFORD, Miss. – Alice P. Mead, senior adviser for Greenwich Biosciences, will deliver the annual Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture on Friday (March 5) via Zoom webinar.

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ECCC’s Only 2-Sport All-American Kristin Chaney to be Inducted into State Sports Hall of Fame

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On Mon, 03/01/2021 - 8:40 AM

Kristin Chaney of Little Rock, the only two-sport All-American in the history of East Central Community College athletics, will be inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies Tuesday, April 27, at the Hinds Community College Muse Center in Pearl.

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Public Service Commission will examine regional grid's actions during recent ice storm

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 1,276 Reads
On Wed, 03/03/2021 - 4:26 AM

The Mississippi Public Service Commission will be using a standard audit of Entergy’s membership in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) regional transmission organization to examine the RTO’s role in the service disruptions during the recent ice storm.

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‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 15,010 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 4:05 PM

Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, candied yams and fried potatoes often floated from the kitchen. Gaston said her parents cooked full meals like this nearly every day.

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Waste Management resumes normal collection schedule in central Mississippi

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On Sat, 02/20/2021 - 2:15 PM

All Waste Management collection services, including residential, commercial, and roll-off, will resume regularly scheduled service to our valued customers beginning Monday, February 22, safety and road conditions permitting. Waste Management expects extra heavy volume along all routes, which may precipitate some delays in service.

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Mississippi teachers, first responders eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 1

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 8,695 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 5:05 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that teachers and first responders in Mississippi can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines starting on March 1.

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Hard freezes challenge Southern gardeners

By By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service , READ MORE > 8,559 Reads
On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 3:27 PM

I have to admit that I can’t even remember the groundhog’s prediction when he was dragged out of his burrow in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Feb. 2. It seems we have experienced an entire year’s worth of weather conditions since that day.

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The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County

By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 8,513 Reads
On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 4:50 PM

This is the second in a series on Black life, history and culture in Yalobusha County during Black History Month.

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Marshall Ramsey: H2-No

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 8,318 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 4:05 PM

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith commend Corinth & Petal students picked for 2021 U.S. Senate Youth Program

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On Tue, 02/23/2021 - 4:45 PM

Below is a press release from Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith:

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Prescribed fires on the National Forests in Mississippi

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On Fri, 03/05/2021 - 12:20 PM

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Wicker Introduces Legislation to Fund Veteran Housing Projects

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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 5:05 PM

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Tunica housing director allegedly stole $765K while turning away needy homeowners

By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 6,275 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 4:55 PM

Mardis Jones, a government contractor, had just secured a sweet deal with the Tunica County Board of Supervisors to run the county’s one-of-a-kind housing rehabilitation program when he got the call from Linda Fay Engle-Harris in late 2014.

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Governor Tate Reeves Endorses State-Wide Relief Fund with The Community Foundation for Mississippi

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On Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:33 AM

JACKSON, Miss. - The Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM), working with Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (Volunteer Mississippi), established the Mississippi Community Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund as an initiative to create a state-wide pooled fund to respond to disasters in Mississippi, including COVID-19.

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MISSISSIPPI DRIVERS TO GET MORE THAN $60 MILLION BACK FROM AUTO INSURERS

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On Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:02 AM

MISSISSIPPI DRIVERS TO GET MORE THAN $60 MILLION BACK FROM AUTO INSURERS

JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi drivers will receive credits totaling $60,815,207 from auto insurers after a number of companies have filed requests with the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID).

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Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

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On Fri, 03/20/2020 - 4:19 PM

Jackson, MS --- Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits.

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Car accident claims 2 lives in Winston County

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On Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:00 PM

From staff and press reports

At about 5:40 p.m. on April 5 the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on MS Hwy 15 near Jimbo Road in Winston County.

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MDHS announces emergency supplement benefits for SNAP recipients

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On Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:31 PM

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services is making emergency food assistance available to families that have been impacted by the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.

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Mississippi State Medical Association and Mississippi State Department of Health Urge Mississippians to Stay Home Until COVID-19 Results are Received

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On Fri, 03/27/2020 - 3:20 PM

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) and Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) are advising Mississippians who have been tested for COVID-19 to self-quarantine until they receive test results.

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Mississippi - Among the 1st in the Nation to pay claimants Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation

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On Mon, 04/13/2020 - 9:06 AM

MISSISSIPPI –-- For many claimants in Mississippi and the administering agency, Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES): it is a day of celebration! Today Mississippians eligible under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program will begin seeing the $600 stimulus funding deposited on either their debit cards or into their bank account

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Health Emergency Changes Churches in Mississippi

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On Thu, 04/09/2020 - 3:54 PM

Jason Morrow transitioned to swift changes as the youth pastor at First Baptist Church Columbus.

A Mississippi College graduate, Morrow adjusted how he ministers as the deadly Coronavirus spreads. Many residents statewide are staying home to try to curb the rapid spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus pandemic has local impact

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On Wed, 03/18/2020 - 1:07 PM

Total Cases 21* as of Tuesday, March 17 9 a.m.

Although no cases have been reported in Webster County, the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has had a local impact, including school closures and precautions being taken at medical facilities. A number of local churches also canceled services Sunday.

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Distribution of Supplies to Healthcare Facilities and County Agencies

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On Sat, 03/21/2020 - 1:36 PM

PEARL, Miss. - The Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will begin distributing vital supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to counties across the state including Winston County, Saturday, March 21, 2020.

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Governor Tate Reeves Endorses State-Wide Relief Fund with The Community Foundation for Mississippi

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On Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:33 AM

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MISSISSIPPI DRIVERS TO GET MORE THAN $60 MILLION BACK FROM AUTO INSURERS

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On Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:02 AM

MISSISSIPPI DRIVERS TO GET MORE THAN $60 MILLION BACK FROM AUTO INSURERS

JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi drivers will receive credits totaling $60,815,207 from auto insurers after a number of companies have filed requests with the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID).

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Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

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Jackson, MS --- Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits.

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Car accident claims 2 lives in Winston County

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On Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:00 PM

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At about 5:40 p.m. on April 5 the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on MS Hwy 15 near Jimbo Road in Winston County.

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Local woman reported missing

By By Russell Hood The Webster Progress-Times , READ MORE > 499,200 Reads
On Tue, 03/03/2020 - 2:38 PM

A Eupora woman who was reported missing in January had not been located as of this week.

Jodie Fannin was last seen Jan. 16, according to fliers posted around town by her husband, Del Fannin. She was still missing as of Monday, he confirmed to the Progress-Times.

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MDHS announces emergency supplement benefits for SNAP recipients

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On Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:31 PM

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services is making emergency food assistance available to families that have been impacted by the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.

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Mississippi State Medical Association and Mississippi State Department of Health Urge Mississippians to Stay Home Until COVID-19 Results are Received

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Bagging the Big Bucks Mississippi Lottery's First Big Winner

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On Tue, 11/26/2019 - 1:56 PM

JACKSON, MISS. – David Bond, 65, of Wiggins woke up Monday prepared to start his Thanksgiving week like any other. He was going deer hunting.

“I wasn’t going to go hunting at first,” he said. “I went to town for supplies at the Jr Food Mart in Wiggins and bought five tickets, all Triple 7s. Then, I went hunting.”

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Mississippi Department of Human Services releases 2019 Annual Report

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On Wed, 11/06/2019 - 10:06 AM

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services released its 2019 Annual Report today, highlighting how the agency’s work improved the lives of thousands of Mississippians and keeping its commitment to transparency and visibility.

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EPD warns of identity theft scam

By By Russell Hood The Webster Progress-Times , READ MORE > 383,688 Reads
On Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:41 AM

Eupora Police Chief Gregg Hunter is warning local residents about a telephone scam involving Social Security numbers.

He said the Eupora Police Department has received several reports recently of unknown callers requesting a person’s Social Security number.

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