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State Troopers Find Kidnapping Victims And Wanted Suspect After Conducting Traffic Stop

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 05:09 PM

Jackson, MS – Mississippi Highway Patrol State Troopers have located two kidnapping victims and arrested the kidnapping suspect following a traffic stop on US72 near Corinth. On Saturday, July 4, at approximately 2:42 p.m., a state trooper received information of a vehicle traveling westbound on US72 being driven by a possible wanted suspect.

Jennifer Lofton

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 03:06 PM

Jennifer Lofton was born February 20, 1959, and died June 25, 2020, at Simpson General Hospital in Mendenhall. Jennifer Lofton's graveside service was July 2, 2020, at St. Peter MBC in Mendenhall. Services were rendered by J & M Funeral Home, Mendenhall. Tributes may be left at www.jandmfuneralhome.com

Coronavirus outbreak leaves Legislature’s plans in limbo By Bobby Harrison Bobby Harrison

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 11:41 AM

The Mississippi House, reeling from its presiding officer, Speaker Philip Gunn, and multiple other members testing positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, sent most of its staff home Monday for two weeks.

SBA Holds a Virtual Workshop July 16 on Applying for Women’s Business Center Grants Funding Available to Help Train Mississippi’s Women Entrepreneurs

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 11:38 AM

Senator Says Enacting Bill to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Cost Should be Congressional Priority

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On Tue, 07/07/2020 - 11:32 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In announcing her support for prescription drug reforms, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said Congress should prioritize enacting legislation to address the ever-growing cost burdens on Americans.

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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On Thu, 07/02/2020 - 03:24 PM

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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On Wed, 07/01/2020 - 11:32 AM

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

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