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House Speaker Jason White and State Senator Brice Wiggins wasted little time in directing legislative attorneys to prepare analysis on the ruling’s impact on state Supreme Court redistricting in Mississippi. Other items could be added to a special session call by Governor Tate Reeves.
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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
The Supreme Court’s decision in Callais will likely have an immediate impact in an ongoing legal dispute over Mississippi’s Supreme Court districts and could have an outsized impact on other redistricting moving forward.
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The office will act as the hub for coordination of the state’s rural health transformation plan. Richard Grimes has been named the office’s project manager.
A new governmental office has been established in Mississippi under the Office of the Governor to oversee the state’s efforts to enact changes to rural health care.
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Once customers taste Solly’s Hot Tamales, they keep coming back for more.
It’s probably unlikely that when Solly’s Hot Tamales began in 1939, the original owner dreamed his tamales would still be popular 87 years later. Yet, today, the tamale stand is as popular as ever, selling tamales not only to Vicksburg residents but shipping them across the country. Once people get a taste of the hand-rolled tamales, there is simply no substitute.
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Once customers taste Solly’s Hot Tamales, they keep coming back for more.
It’s probably unlikely that when Solly’s Hot Tamales began in 1939, the original owner dreamed his tamales would still be popular 87 years later. Yet, today, the tamale stand is as popular as ever, selling tamales not only to Vicksburg residents but shipping them across the country. Once people get a taste of the hand-rolled tamales, there is simply no substitute.
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UMMC will use the funds to ensure those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have access to mental health care, especially in rural areas of Mississippi.
More than $13.4 million in federal funding is being allocated to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to bolster mental health programs in the state.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced the approval of the allocation by the Mississippi Development Authority on Thursday. The Community Development Block Grant funding is made possible under the CARES Act.
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UMMC will use the funds to ensure those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have access to mental health care, especially in rural areas of Mississippi.
More than $13.4 million in federal funding is being allocated to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to bolster mental health programs in the state.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced the approval of the allocation by the Mississippi Development Authority on Thursday. The Community Development Block Grant funding is made possible under the CARES Act.
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Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.
After some debate, an updated charter concerning internal audits by the Mississippi Department of Education was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Prior to its approval, concerns were voiced over the revised wording in the current management hierarchy with the State Superintendent and Board of Education.
After some debate, an updated charter concerning internal audits by the Mississippi Department of Education was approved by the State Board of Education on Wednesday.
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State Senator Dean Kirby has served in the Mississippi Senate since 1992. He will not seek a 10th term next year. State Rep. Lee Yancey, a former state senator, will run to succeed Kirby instead of seeking a statewide office.
Senate President Pro Tempore Dean Kirby (R) has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the Mississippi Senate in 2027.
Kirby, who turns 80 this year, has served in the state Senate since 1992. He represents Senate District 30 and has been the chamber’s Pro Tem since 2020.
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State Senator Dean Kirby has served in the Mississippi Senate since 1992. He will not seek a 10th term next year. State Rep. Lee Yancey, a former state senator, will run to succeed Kirby instead of seeking a statewide office.
Senate President Pro Tempore Dean Kirby (R) has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to the Mississippi Senate in 2027.
Kirby, who turns 80 this year, has served in the state Senate since 1992. He represents Senate District 30 and has been the chamber’s Pro Tem since 2020.
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Karli Fortenberey slides in safely to home
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Karli Fortenberey slides in safely to home
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Kainsley Bennett drives it into right field
By Laurence Hilliard
Kosciusko split the first two games of a 4A softball playoff series with Mooreville because of one nightmarish inning. Game 3 was postponed Monday due to the forecast of rain, with a makeup date to be determined.
Kosciusko led the first game 2-1 and was one strike from victory when disaster struck. Mooreville scored nine unearned runs for a 10-2 victory.
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Kainsley Bennett drives it into right field
By Laurence Hilliard
Kosciusko split the first two games of a 4A softball playoff series with Mooreville because of one nightmarish inning. Game 3 was postponed Monday due to the forecast of rain, with a makeup date to be determined.
Kosciusko led the first game 2-1 and was one strike from victory when disaster struck. Mooreville scored nine unearned runs for a 10-2 victory.
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By Laurence Hilliard
Kosciusko is playing its best baseball when it matters the most. The Whippets outscored two opponents 48-4 in four 4A playoff wins.
15-0 and 14-0 victories over a weak Byhalia team is nothing special. But 12-2 and 7-1 against New Albany, which entered the second round 21-9, was.
“I was proud of the guys. They played hard,” said coach Cole McBride. “They had a really good week of work.”
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By Laurence Hilliard
Kosciusko is playing its best baseball when it matters the most. The Whippets outscored two opponents 48-4 in four 4A playoff wins.
15-0 and 14-0 victories over a weak Byhalia team is nothing special. But 12-2 and 7-1 against New Albany, which entered the second round 21-9, was.
“I was proud of the guys. They played hard,” said coach Cole McBride. “They had a really good week of work.”
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Festival goers enjoy different events at the Natchez Trace Festival.
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Festival thrives despite weather challenges
From press and staff reports
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Festival goers enjoy different events at the Natchez Trace Festival.
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Festival thrives despite weather challenges
From press and staff reports
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