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Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest

After some confusion last week on the state level as to the number of vaccines for COVID-19 available in Mississippi, local healthcare officials said Tuesday that they are still taking appointments

Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest

After some confusion last week on the state level as to the number of vaccines for COVID-19 available in Mississippi, local healthcare officials said Tuesday that they are still taking appointments

Vaccines continue with few problems scheduling appointments in Forest

After some confusion last week on the state level as to the number of vaccines for COVID-19 available in Mississippi, local healthcare officials said Tuesday that they are still taking appointments

SBA Announces Approval of About 60,000 PPP Loan Applications

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on Jan.

Continued assistance for unemployed workers announced

On December 27, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Continued Assistance Act) was signed into law.

Lackey Memorial Hospital staffers, with the help of East Central Community College nursing students have been busy administering COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of people over the age of 65, those age 16-64 with chronic underlying medical conditions, and qualified healthcare workers, at the new Drive-Thru Vaccine facility on Airport Road, just off Highway 35 South in Forest.

Ruby Watkins receives the first dose of her COVID-19 vaccine Monday from East Central Community Colleges nursing student Simone Ikom at the Drive-Thru Clinic.

Forest Attorney Constance Slaughter-Harvey receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday from Lackey nurse Constitina Vivarette.

Congressman Guest Applauds Army Corp of Engineers’ Record of Decision
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:38 PM
Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the
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Justin Moore Announced as Entertainment for February 16 Dixie National Rodeo Performance
By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, READ MORE > 787 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:38 PM
Justin Moore has been announced as the new entertainment for the Tuesday, February 16, 2021, performance of the Dixie National Rodeo.
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Wicker Praises Army Corps Decision on Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:35 PM
Final Record of Decision Allows Long-Delayed Flood Control Project to Advance
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Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:35 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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Cardin, Wicker Celebrate Signing of Bill to Encourage Greater Legislative Engagement Among American Nations
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 654 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:31 PM
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, D-Md., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., this week celebrated the signing of the Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act (S.1310) into law.
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Mask and Social Distancing order extended by governor
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:02 PM
Today Governor Tate Reeves extended his mask mandate and social distancing order for most of Mississippi, including Scott County, until February 3. It was originally scheduled to expire today, Friday, January 15, at 5:00 p.m.
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UPDATE: Second COVID-19 vaccination hotline added at Lackey.
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 03:36 PM
Due to high demand Lackey Memorial Hospital has added a second COVID-19 hotline for people 65 years of age or older, or those with chronic underlying health conditions, as well as healthcare workers to make an appointments for the vaccine.
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In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.

State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 709 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 01:41 PM
While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

In just the last two years, the board has approved 209 exemptions that are worth an estimated value of more than $156 million.
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Bettye J. Gorrie
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:08 AM
A private service for Ms. Betty J. Gorrie was held at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Biloxi National Cemetery where she was laid to rest next to her husband.
Ms. Bettye J. Gorrie, age 88, of Woodland Court in Newton, MS passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020.
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Lucy Horton Mitchell
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:07 AM
Lucy Horton Mitchell, “Meme”, age 86 and a resident of Brandon, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:15 am. She entered her eternal home with her children by her side at the MS Care Center of Raleigh, MS after a brief illness.
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Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

The Mississippi Ethics Commission says charter school board members are subject to state ethics laws, which prohibit conflicts of interest that could lead to the misspending of public dollars.

But several operators and advocates of Mississippi charter schools, which receive taxpayer funding, say they should be exempt from those laws.

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Congressman Guest Applauds Army Corp of Engineers’ Record of Decision

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

Wicker Praises Army Corps Decision on Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project

Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order

Cardin, Wicker Celebrate Signing of Bill to Encourage Greater Legislative Engagement Among American Nations

Mask and Social Distancing order extended by governor

UPDATE: Second COVID-19 vaccination hotline added at Lackey.

State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies

Bettye J. Gorrie

Lucy Horton Mitchell

Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

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