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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

Trump pardons Gov. Reeves campaign staffer, other Mississippians

President Donald Trump, in his final hours in office, granted pardons and commutations to dozens of people, including a campaign staffer of Gov.

SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads

OPINION column by: Sid Salter

  • PEER Committee Releases Report on Inmate Cost Per Day

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    On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:51 AM

    The PEER Committee has released its report titled “Mississippi Department of Corrections’ FY 2020 Cost Per Inmate Day.”

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  • Marshall Ramsey: Breath Holding

    By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 530 Reads
    On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:45 AM

    America holds its breath due to threats from violence.

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  • Mississippi Economic Council's Virtual Capital Day 2021 Draws Over 500 Leaders on Livestream

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  • Extra Table, Mississippi fishermen partner to bring catch to families in need

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    On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:56 PM

    Today Extra Table, the nonprofit established by restaurateur Robert St.

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  • ‘We will be prepared’: Mississippi officials discuss Capitol security ahead of possible armed protests

    By Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,095 Reads
    On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:52 PM

    Mississippi officials said they’re aware of FBI warnings of possible armed protests at state capitols across the country and that security here is ready — although they won’t go into many details.

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  • Governor Tate Reeves Announces New COVID-19 Measures

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    On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 04:36 PM

    Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced those who are 65 years and older or if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are now eligible to make an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 

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  • Conservation Groups to EPA: Assault on Law, Science, and Public Voice Will Not Be Tolerated

    By Earthjustice Press Release, READ MORE > 621 Reads
    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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  • 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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    Most Mississippi nursing homes will receive COVID-19 vaccines by Friday

    By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 647 Reads
    On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 03:26 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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  • Vaccines now available in Forest, Morton, and Union for those age 65+

    By Tim Beeland, READ MORE > 3,798 Reads
    On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 01:30 PM

    Two locations in Scott County began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to people over the age of 65,  those with chronic medical conditions, and healthcare providers, this week. The vaccines are available though Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest and Scott Regional Hospital in Morton by appointment only.

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

By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 1,667 Reads
On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 05:50 PM

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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