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Supreme Court sides with Gov. Tate Reeves in partial veto fight with speaker
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 2,326 Reads
On Fri, 12/18/2020 - 10:33 AM

In a ruling that weakens legislative powers, the Mississippi Supreme Court upheld Gov. Tate Reeves’ partial veto of legislation earlier this year providing funds to multiple entities to combat COVID-19.

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House leaders want to raise Mississippi sales tax. Here’s how neighboring states stack up.
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 195 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:50 PM

The Mississippi House of Representatives passed a sweeping proposal Tuesday that would completely phase out the personal income tax over 10 years and immediately, starting on July 1, put in place the largest statewide sales tax in the nation at 9.5% on most retail items, excluding groceries.

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Could Mississippi constitutional change pave the way for winning independents?
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 204 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:45 AM

When former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. was weighing a run for governor in 2019, research was done on whether he could conduct a viable campaign as an independent.

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Top Republican files bill calling for vote on raising gas tax for designated roads projects
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 335 Reads
On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 04:50 PM

A sweeping transportation bill filed by one of the most powerful Republican leaders in the Legislature would allow voters to decide whether to temporarily increase Mississippi’s tax on motor fuels to pay for specific improvement projects on highways.

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The issue closest to hearts of lawmakers is coming: legislative redistricting
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 452 Reads
On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 11:45 AM

A smile can be seen behind Rep. Jim Beckett’s Ole Miss mask when he is asked if his colleagues are already coming to him to talk about the redrawing of their legislative districts.

After all, nothing is more important to most legislators than having a district in which they can be re-elected.

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Senate passes ‘voter fraud’ bill that some say could disenfranchise Black Mississippians
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 426 Reads
On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 04:25 PM

State Sen. David Jordan, the 86-year-old Democrat from Greenwood and veteran of the Civil Rights struggles, said legislation approved Wednesday by the Mississippi Senate on a straight party line vote could potentially remove “people who look like me” from the voter rolls.

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Should lottery revenue be spent on state roads? Senate bill would send money to local governments.
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 377 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 10:45 AM

Lottery revenue earmarked for maintenance on state highways would be diverted to local road and bridge needs under legislation pending in the Mississippi Senate.

The legislation would undo one of the primary commitments made by the Legislature in a 2018 special session designed to address a deteriorating state transportation system.

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Some legislators see value of expanding Medicaid for prisoners
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 393 Reads
On Mon, 02/08/2021 - 10:05 AM

The Mississippi Legislature is considering a proposal to expand Medicaid – for incarcerated people.

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Bill aims to strip authority over Medicaid from governor
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 360 Reads
On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 01:15 PM

Medicaid, the state agency with the largest budget, will be removed from the control of the governor and placed under an independent commission under legislation that has cleared committee and is now before the Mississippi House.

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Mississippi senator proposes new teacher loan repayment program while honoring Winter and Reed
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 415 Reads
On Mon, 02/01/2021 - 11:05 AM

In the 1990s, legislators passed innovative proposals to forgive student loan debt for college graduates who agreed to teach in Mississippi schools.

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Annie Lou Hopkins

Annie Lou Hopkins, 84, of Magee passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at St. Dominic Hospital in… READ MORE

Herdicille Smith Wheeler
Margie Ruth Cranfield
Andy Raford Berry
Michael Middleton
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Mississippi teachers, first responders eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 1

Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that teachers and first responders in Mississippi can begin… READ MORE

Education groups rip Speaker Gunn’s massive tax proposal
Mississippi’s first wind farm planned for Tunica
House Passes Rep. Trent Kelly’s Bill to Name Tupelo Post Office for Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris
Wicker Reintroduces National Ocean Exploration Act
Palazzo Reflects on 30th Anniversary of Persian Gulf War Ground Offensive

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Waste Management resumes normal collection schedule in central Mississippi

All Waste Management collection services, including residential, commercial, and roll-off, will… READ MORE

The multifaceted role of Black churches in Yalobusha County
Where endorsements are concerned for college athletes, the devil is in details
Marshall Ramsey: H2-No
M’hall PD warns of thefts
‘I had faith that the system was going to protect her’: Law enforcement, advocates say abusers are under-charged in domestic violence situations

Privatize Mississippi state parks or fund them? House, Senate at odds.

Legislative leaders appear to agree that Mississippi’s long-neglected state parks need help, but… READ MORE

Marshall Ramsey: Thank You
Mississippi is getting $1 billion in stimulus funds for education. Here’s how it can be spent.
Marshall Ramsey: Sekou Smith
Opinion: Debtors’ prisons alive and well in Mississippi
Fatal Accident Claims Lives of Two Students

Governor Reeves explains "Safer at Home" policy

On his Facebook post, Gov. Tate Reeves explained that Mississippians are now "encouraged" but not "… READ MORE

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School board devises plan to start classes
Students Athletes quarantined at Magee High School
County chooses ASAP
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ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR SCHOOL?

Students who have not completed the online registration process will be "on hold" when they come to… READ MORE

Board refuses bid for elementary
Chamber Board’s Brien Hubbard
M’hall board hears from parents
School board delays election
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Opinion

Wicker Opposes Biden’s Spending Bill

Below is an opinion column by Senator Roger Wicker:

SALTER: The future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding will substantially impact state’s Ingalls shipyard
OP-ED: Wicker Calls Out Biden’s Job-Killing Energy Decisions
It just could be that more folks are walking more during the pandemic
SALTER: Remembering Sylvia Howell Krebs: A woman of talent, substance and curiosity
Life gets too loud, too fast, too spicy

Weddings & Engagements

Prather and Boe to wed November 21

Vic and Angie Prather of Mendenhall, Miss., proudly announce the engagement and approaching… READ MORE

Stewart and Warren to wed March 30
Garrity, Jones to wed Feb. 2
Jones and Dupre’ to wed June 16
Arender and McIntyre to wed
Banis, Fewell to unite June 2

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2020 Year in Review

Three Simpson County Volunteer Fire Departments took possession of new fire trucks throughout the… READ MORE

Local NFL players partner to brighten holidays
New doctor to lead Family Care Magee
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