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The following was released from Chris Dunn owner/operator of Zips

'”Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;”

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Rho Iota Zeta Chapter was scheduled to celebrate 100 years of service in Washington, D.C. Over 10,000 Zetas from around the world were registered to attend.

Flag defeated

On Sunday, June 28, the Mississippi Legislature passed a bill to change the state flag and remove the Confederate battle flag emblem.

Simpson County Leadership Program Graduates

The Simpson County Leadership Class was awarded attendance certificates at the Simpson County Development Foundation meeting held recently at the Magee Civic Center.

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The following was released from Chris Dunn owner/operator of Zips

Legislature keeps $4.161 million earmark for Medicaid

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 03:51 PM

Despite budget cuts to most agencies, a taxpayer-funded nonprofit is still going to receive state funds after the Legislature voted to keep a $4.161 million earmark in the Medicaid appropriations bill last week.

There is no shortage in pork barrel politics despite pandemic

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By Steve Wilson

Special to The Courier

Despite a massive economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Legislature passed its nearly annual bond bill that will add $291 million to the state’s indebtedness.

MSU publishes ‘Safe Return’ guide for the fall semester

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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 03:14 PM

STARKVILLE, Miss.—A new Mississippi State University publication outlines a comprehensive health and safety return plan for the fall semester.

SURVEY: TRAVEL RESUMING, BUT ONLY 44% OF AMERICANS PLANNING TRIPS IN 2020

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MBS COVID-19 Antibody Test Being Offered to All Blood Donors at City of Magee Blood Drive

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On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 11:27 AM

MBS COVID-19 Antibody Test Being Offered to All Blood Donors at
City of Magee Blood Drive

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signs the bill retiring the last state flag in the United States with the Confederate battle emblem, at the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Family members are at left. Applauding are, from fifth from left, Sen. Angela Turner Ford, D-West Point; House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton; Reuben Anderson, former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice; Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann; and Transportation Commissioner for the Central District Willie Simmons. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, Pool)

With a pen stroke, Mississippi drops Confederate-themed flag

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On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 10:07 AM

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — With a stroke of the governor's pen, Mississippi is retiring the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem — a symbol that's widely condemned as racist.

Voters should have decided

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 02:39 PM

Statement on The Flag Vote
When I ran for office five years ago, I spoke with many of the good folks across District 35. They let me know how important it was for them to have an opportunity to vote on the flag if it ever came up again.

Virus overshadows session

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 02:37 PM

At this point, the legislature is nearing the end of the 2020 session—one that will certainly be remembered. This is the first time in more than 100 years that the legislature was suspended mid-session. This time, of course, was due to the COVID pandemic.

State logging industry needs support

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On Tue, 06/30/2020 - 02:35 PM

Mississippi Logging Industry Challenged in 2020 -
Federal Relief Package for the Logging Industry Needs Support

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The following was released from Chris Dunn owner/operator of Zips

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