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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 22nd, 2021

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

Community Mourns death of Dr. Traxler

The Clarke County Community is mourning the death of its long-time dentist, Dr.

Firefighters, Emergency Personnel Stand Stand Up For County EMA Director Ivy

January 4, 2021 - It was standing room only Monday morning for the first Clarke County Board Meeting of 2021.

Firefighters, Emergency Personnel Stand Stand Up For County EMA Director Ivy

January 4, 2021 - It was standing room only Monday morning for the first Clarke County Board Meeting of 2021.

Hurst announces resignation

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J.

Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.

Congressman Guest Applauds Army Corp of Engineers’ Record of Decision
By Press Release - Congressman Michael Guest, READ MORE > 199 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:41 PM
Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) commended the
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Justin Moore Announced as Entertainment for February 16 Dixie National Rodeo Performance
By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, READ MORE > 203 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:40 PM
Justin Moore has been announced as the new entertainment for the Tuesday, February 16, 2021, performance of the Dixie National Rodeo.
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Wicker Praises Army Corps Decision on Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 190 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:37 PM
Final Record of Decision Allows Long-Delayed Flood Control Project to Advance
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Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order
By Press Release - Governor Tate Reeves, READ MORE > 754 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:37 PM
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the decision to extend Executive Order 1535 until Wednesday, February 3,2021 at 5:00 PM.

The following counties are currently under a county wide mask mandates after meeting the certain requirements in relation to COVID-19:
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Cardin, Wicker Celebrate Signing of Bill to Encourage Greater Legislative Engagement Among American Nations
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 200 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 04:34 PM
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, D-Md., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., this week celebrated the signing of the Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act (S.1310) into law.
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Clarke Fall Magazine 2020
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 02:36 PM
Hello Clarke County Tribune customers!

Did you get to enjoy our Fall 2020 Magazine? If not, check it out online at https://bit.ly/3oOEE94.

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In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.

State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 173 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 01:43 PM
While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

In just the last two years, the board has approved 209 exemptions that are worth an estimated value of more than $156 million.
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Lawmakers are considering bills that could end the state's certificate of need program and increase teacher pay by $1,000.

Legislature considering bills that could provide a pay hike for teachers and increase transparency
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 166 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:54 AM
Lawmakers are busy submitting bills for consideration as the Mississippi Legislature goes into its second week of work.
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Marshall Ramsey: Taking Your Shot
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 100 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:15 AM

The State Health Department has announced that all of its vaccine appointments are booked.
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Mississippi health officer: January will likely be state’s worst month for COVID-19 deaths
By Adam Ganucheau and Alex Rozier - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 200 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:12 AM
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs made a grim prediction on Thursday: January will likely be Mississippi’s worst month for COVID-19 morbidity of the pandemic.
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