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COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol, quarantine orders expected for some senators

Some members of the Mississippi Senate are expected to receive a quarantine notice from the Mississippi State Department of Health, notifying them not to return to the state Capitol until they rece

MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi Public Library System next week to offer free radon home test kits as part of Radon Action Month.

Teacher pay raise bill passes Mississippi Senate

The state Senate passed a bill Thursday that would give Mississippi teachers a $1,000 pay increase.

Central District multimodal grants announced

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced $3 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Central District.

56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22

The 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo gets underway Friday, January 22, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.

  • COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol, quarantine orders expected for some senators

    By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 211 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:46 PM

    Some members of the Mississippi Senate are expected to receive a quarantine notice from the Mississippi State Department of Health, notifying them not to return to the state Capitol until they receive a negative test for COVID-19.

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  • MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

    By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 1,247 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:54 AM

    The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi Public Library System next week to offer free radon home test kits as part of Radon Action Month.

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  • MDE Suspends Policies on A-F Grading, 3rd Grade Reading, and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year

    By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Education, READ MORE > 280 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:41 PM

    The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to suspend three statewide policies regarding assessment and accountability to manage the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year.

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  • Key House leader says Mississippi should cut highest-in-nation grocery tax

    By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 328 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:11 AM

    House Ways and Means Chair Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia, said if legislators look at reducing or eliminating the income tax this session, they should also explore reducing the 7% sales tax on groceries.

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  • A bill that would give Mississippi teachers a $1,000 pay increase passed the state Senate today.

    Teacher pay raise bill passes Mississippi Senate

    READ MORE > 691 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:01 PM

    The state Senate passed a bill Thursday that would give Mississippi teachers a $1,000 pay increase.

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  • 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22

    By Press Release - Mississippi DAC, READ MORE > 368 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:16 AM

    The 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo gets underway Friday, January 22, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest rodeo event east of the Mississippi River, brings in participants from all over the world and generates millions of dollars in the local economy.

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  • Marshall Ramsey: Session

    By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,918 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:49 PM

    The Legislature faces another outbreak.

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  • Marshall Ramsey: Up Next

    By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 224 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:13 AM

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  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 21st, 2021

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    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:52 AM

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

     

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  • Central District multimodal grants announced

    By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Transportation, READ MORE > 297 Reads
    On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:11 PM

    The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced $3 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Central District.

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Marshall Ramsey: Session

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 1,918 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 04:49 PM

The Legislature faces another outbreak.

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Community Laments Violent Siege/Insurrection on National Capitol

We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mr. Courtney “Trell” Jones on Tuesday, January 5th.  … READ MORE

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Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.

You’ve probably heard this said many different ways by many different football players, coaches and… READ MORE

In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
All Region team rosters heavy with Scott County athletes
Bobcats, Rebels advance in 2020 MHSAA playoffs
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COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol, quarantine orders expected for some senators

Some members of the Mississippi Senate are expected to receive a quarantine notice from the… READ MORE

MDE Suspends Policies on A-F Grading, 3rd Grade Reading, and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year
Central District multimodal grants announced
Teacher pay raise bill passes Mississippi Senate
MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits
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Continued assistance for unemployed workers announced

On December 27, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Continued Assistance… READ MORE

Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Additional 20,000 New Vaccine Appointments
Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?
Mask and Social Distancing order extended by governor
Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest

Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be… READ MORE

Continued assistance for unemployed workers announced
Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine
Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program
Former Legislator Nolan Mettetal dies at 75
Hosemann wants to delay 2021 session as COVID-19 spikes. House leaders remain hesitant.

Governor issues order to limit attendance at extracurricular events

Scott County and Forest Municipal School students have been back in the classroom on a staggered or… READ MORE

Positive coronavirus numbers slow as Scott County surpasses 1,000 mark
Business leaders asked to require face coverings of customers, employees
COVID-19 delayed bridge work to resume
Statewide two-week mask mandate announced by Governor Reeves
State close to the tipping point when it comes to available hospital beds

Governor issues order to limit attendance at extracurricular events

Scott County and Forest Municipal School students have been back in the classroom on a staggered or… READ MORE

Positive coronavirus numbers slow as Scott County surpasses 1,000 mark
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Miss Ware, Mr. Whittington to exchange vows

Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Cindy Ware of Lake and Ms. Shelia Ware of Sebastopol proudly announce the… READ MORE

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