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Mississippi House kills medical marijuana bill

By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,03/10/21-4:25PM, 2,079 Reads 206,955 Statewide
After bitter debate — and accusations of lawmakers lying and profiteering — the state House killed a Senate bill aimed at creating a legislative alternative to the Mississippi medical marijuana program voters overwhelmingly added to the state constitution in November.
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Editorial: Polio and Covid

Fri,01/01/21-10:27AM, 2,079 Reads 106,769 Statewide
The biggest question about the coronavirus vaccines that are in the early stage of distribution is whether they will work as advertised.
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Mayor’s Health Council established

By MARLAN JONES MARLAN JONES
Tue,08/13/19-12:36PM, 2,079 Reads
The Mayor's Health Council is a partnership with municipalities to establish coalitions governed by the Mayor's Office with the responsibility for creating healthy environments.
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Kayla L. McGovern

Tue,10/29/19-2:50PM, 2,079 Reads
Kayla L. McGovern passed away suddenly on Friday, October 25, 2019, from an automobile accident in Simpson County. She was born on June 4, 1989, to parents Donny and Mary Kathy (Wade) McGovern.
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Simpson County is officially under extended Covid 19 protective orders.

Tue,07/21/20-8:22AM, 2,078 Reads
Governor Tate Reeves made it official on Monday morning. In addition to wearing masks all businesses are required to have their employees were masks.
Residents are required to wear masks in public and are subject to fine for not doing so. That is unless it creates a health matter.
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Westhaven Funeral Home

Tue,01/07/20-11:06AM, 2,077 Reads
Melvin Hendrex
Melvin Hendrex departed this life December 19, 2019. Services were Saturday, December 28, 2019, 3 p.m. Westaven Jackson. Final resting home is Cedar Lawn Cemetery, West Capital St., Jackson. Services and arrangements entrusted to Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home of Magee.
Herbert Walker, Jr.
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A heavy presence of law enforcement made up of the Grenada Police Department and Grenada Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the homicide in the 700 block of Leigh Avenue early Tuesday morning. A gathering of family and friends were also on the scene.

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Grenada teen, Chargers football player found dead in city Monday night

By ADAM PRESTRIDGE ADAM PRESTRIDGE
Tue,09/23/25-5:10PM, 2,077 Reads 126,430 Statewide
The mood was somber Tuesday at Grenada High School after news of a fellow student’s death began quickly circulating throughout the hallways.
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Arrest Reports 5-23-2019

Tue,05/21/19-2:04PM, 2,075 Reads
The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 22 arrests from May 13 to May 20.
The SCSO reported the following additional arrests: disturbing the peace (5), warrant (5), driving with license suspended (2), possession of paraphernalia, simple assault, DUI 1st, work program (3), malicious mischief, burglary, and no insurance (2).
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Jerry Jerome Larry

Mon,02/19/18-3:04PM, 2,074 Reads
Mr. Jerry Jerome Larry, age 37, departed this life on February 6, 2018 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.
Services for Mr. Larry were held Saturday, Feb. 17 at Mt. Nebo M.B. Church, Jackson. Mr. Larry’s final resting place will be Autumn Woods Cemetery, Northside Dr., Jackson.
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Joseph Alexander Montgomery

Thu,04/19/18-8:15AM, 2,074 Reads
Mr. Montgomery, 74, passed from this life on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born March 23, 1944 in Kosciusko, Ms. Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife Joyce Montgomery; 8 children; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Maggie Dendy Withers and Mary Outlaw. Mr.
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