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

By VICKIE KING - Mississippi Today, 4,082 Reads
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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MSU among schools that trained Fortune 500 CEOs

By Submitted, 3,358 Reads
Tue, 04/13/2021 - 3:08 PM

Richard C. Adkerson and Mississippi State’s College of Business are featured in a recent U.S.

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COVID-19 continues downward trend in Mississippi, but new variants loom large

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 3,239 Reads
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 4:56 PM

The number of new COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths in Mississippi has continued the sharp decline seen since their peak in January. This is thanks to the rapid expansion of vaccination efforts across the state, though health officials continue to warn that this progress is threatened by the emergence of new variants.

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Generous Donations Smash Record During Ole Miss Giving Day 2021

By By Tina H. Hahn, 2,989 Reads
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 3:56 PM

University family gives $2.485 million to soar past fundraising goals

OXFORD, Miss. – When the last online donation was made this week for Giving Day 2021, University of Mississippi faithful had shattered the fundraising record for the annual event.

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Judges in box on medical marijuana

By Tim Kalich, 2,680 Reads
Sat, 04/17/2021 - 9:02 AM

If Mississippi did not elect its Supreme Court judges, you could more confidently predict what they will decide about the lawsuit challenging the voters’ decision last year to legalize medical marijuana.

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Opinion: Thirty percent of excess deaths not Covid caused

By Wyatt Emmerich, 2,592 Reads
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 7:10 PM

From the start of the Covid epidemic, I felt like “excess deaths” was the key statistic to follow.

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MDHS provides essential support for caregivers in Mississippi

By Submitted, 1,254 Reads
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 3:30 PM

Lifespan Respite Program provides assistance and support

to those caring for our aging and vulnerable population

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University Offers On-Campus and Online Summer Camp Options for K-12

By By Pam Starling, 1,078 Reads
Tue, 04/13/2021 - 11:53 AM

Students can enhance love of learning and stay sharp with UM summer programs

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MSU team advances as finalist in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge

By Submitted, 1,062 Reads
Mon, 04/12/2021 - 1:10 PM

STARKVILLE, Miss.—At Mississippi State, new student groups are on the rise—none more electrifying than the College of Engineering’s Energy Club, an organization that houses the interdisciplinary Solar Decathlon team.

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Perennial salvia add strong landscape color

By By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service, 974 Reads
Mon, 04/12/2021 - 2:45 PM

It’s no secret that I’m a real fan of salvia. A couple of weeks ago, I enjoyed highlighting sage, which is a great culinary salvia. This week I’m going talk about perennial salvia, another group of these great plants.

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Vaccine-resistant COVID-19 strain detected in Mississippi

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 19,227 Reads
Fri, 03/19/2021 - 3:51 PM

A more infectious and vaccine-resistant variant strain of COVID-19 was detected in Mississippi on Friday. One person in Harrison County was found to be infected with the B.1.351 variant, which was discovered in South Africa in December and reached the United States in January.

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Mississippi increases monthly welfare check for first time since 1999

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 12,346 Reads
Fri, 03/26/2021 - 3:20 PM

Mississippi’s relatively small number of families receiving federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Family benefits will receive a monthly increase in payments of $90 under legislation Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law this week.

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Secretary of State Watson faces criticism for saying ‘woke, uninformed’ college students shouldn’t vote

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 11,133 Reads
Fri, 04/09/2021 - 4:14 PM

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has drawn criticism and national attention this week for comments made on WLOX-TV that the automatic voter registration provision of the federal For The People Act would lead to “woke” and “uninformed” college students voting.

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As we move to the Final Four, let’s look at obvious NCAA selection bias

By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, 9,115 Reads
Fri, 04/02/2021 - 2:22 PM

Below is a sports column by Rick Cleveland:

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Producers lock in 2021 planting intentions

By By Nathan Gregory MSU Extension Service, 6,000 Reads
Thu, 04/01/2021 - 1:52 PM

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi row crop growers are planning to plant more soybeans and corn in 2021 than they did last year but not as much cotton, rice or hay.

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Medical marijuana and taxes, the hallmark 2021 legislative efforts, are likely dead

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 5,490 Reads
Tue, 03/23/2021 - 5:03 PM

The legislative roads for two of the most high-profile issues of the 2021 session — a massive tax swap proposal and the legalization of medical marijuana — appear to have reached a dead end.

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Brenda Jean Perry

By Submitted , 5,149 Reads
Mon, 03/22/2021 - 3:53 PM

Brenda Jean Perry, 58, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family.

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Occupational licensing reciprocity bill signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves

By Steve Wilson, 4,938 Reads
Thu, 03/25/2021 - 3:00 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law Thursday a that would make it easier for those with an occupational license moving to Mississippi to receive one in the state.

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Science can never disprove religion

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On Sun, 04/04/2021 - 2:28 PM

The Covid vaccine came just in time for Thanksgiving. Now the end of Covid is coming just in time for Easter. Hallelujah!

As I have aged, I have gotten better at finding mystical patterns to life that bolster my faith.

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State requests extension for weather damage assessments for county

By From press reports , 4,311 Reads
Wed, 03/24/2021 - 3:49 PM

PEARL, Miss. – The State of Mississippi is requesting a time extension from FEMA to submit for a major disaster declaration due to the Winter Weather Event that occurred February 11-19, 2021. The initial date to submit the request is March 21, 2021, we are requesting a new deadline of April 16, 2021.

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

By Submitted, 535,889 Reads
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

By Submitted, 535,341 Reads
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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Spotlighting 2020 senior class

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On Tue, 04/28/2020 - 9:57 AM

We have printed a special section on graduating Seniors each year in May for over 20 years.

It is senior photos and a simple questionnaire. In the past, it was an additional part of the celebration of the graduating seniors in the county yet this year it maybe one of the few recognitions of the 2020 graduates.

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Hunt named finalist for MCEF Student of the Year

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On Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:32 AM

Area career and technical

education standout competes for state’s top honors

Shakindra Hunt, an advanced welding student at Winston-Louisville Career and Technology Center, is a finalist for student of the year honors from the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation. Winners will be announced in May.

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Masks provided to those in need by county

By From press and staff reports, 204,453 Reads
Mon, 06/01/2020 - 2:27 PM

Winston County and the City of Louisville will be providing protective masks to the public on June 5, 2020 at the Louisville Coliseum.

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COVID-19 Update for June 12, 2020

By By Joseph McCain Winston, Webster and Choctaw , 149,788 Reads
Fri, 06/12/2020 - 3:26 PM

Winston County listed with 2 COVID-19 deaths.

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Letters to the editor Winston 042920

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On Wed, 04/29/2020 - 9:42 AM

Tyson address workers

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This sinkhole appeared on Church Street July 3 in the afternoon/ Photo by Cortland Baker

Sinkhole appears downtown

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On Fri, 07/03/2020 - 3:00 PM

Sinkhole appears downtown

Staff reports

Church Street in the city’s downtown had a portion barricaded Friday afternoon due to a sinkhole in the road.

While authorities received a call Friday afternoon about a large pothole on Church Street.

The sinkhole was more than 3 feet wide and appeared several feet deep.

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Arrest made in armed robberies

By By Mike Robertson Winston County Journal, 128,455 Reads
Wed, 05/06/2020 - 9:27 AM

On Tuesday April 28 at approximately, 3 p.m., Louisville Police Department arrested Dearius Phillips for two counts of armed robbery.

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May 27 COVID-19 Update

By By Joseph McCain, 120,154 Reads
Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:14 AM

Winston, Webster and Choctaw

The Mississippi Department of Health reported at 11 a.m. on May 26, 313 new cases and 18 new deaths.

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

By Submitted, 535,890 Reads
Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:33 AM

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

By Submitted, 535,342 Reads
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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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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Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

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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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MDHS announces emergency supplement benefits for SNAP recipients

By Submitted, 513,773 Reads
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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Local woman reported missing

By By Russell Hood The Webster Progress-Times, 511,099 Reads
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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Mississippi State Medical Association and Mississippi State Department of Health Urge Mississippians to Stay Home Until COVID-19 Results are Received

By Submitted, 490,863 Reads
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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Bagging the Big Bucks Mississippi Lottery's First Big Winner

By Submitted, 459,946 Reads
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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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.