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Judges in box on medical marijuana

By Tim Kalich, 2,081 Reads
Sat, 04/17/2021 - 9:01 AM

If Mississippi did not elect its Supreme Court judges, you could more confidently predict what they will decide about the lawsuit challenging the voters’ decision last year to legalize medical marijuana.

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Opinion: Thirty percent of excess deaths not Covid caused

By Wyatt Emmerich, 2,042 Reads
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 7:09 PM

From the start of the Covid epidemic, I felt like “excess deaths” was the key statistic to follow.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : April 15, 2021

By Press Release - MSDH, 2,038 Reads
Thu, 04/15/2021 - 9:49 AM

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

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Court of Appeals Decisions - April 13, 2021

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On Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:37 AM

Listed below are the Mississippi Court of Appeals decisions for April 13, 2021:

Mississippi Court of Appeals

April 14, 2021

Lawrence, Anthony N., J.

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COVID-19 continues downward trend in Mississippi, but new variants loom large

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 1,537 Reads
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 4:55 PM

The number of new COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths in Mississippi has continued the sharp decline seen since their peak in January. This is thanks to the rapid expansion of vaccination efforts across the state, though health officials continue to warn that this progress is threatened by the emergence of new variants.

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Mississippi Recognized as One of Top Six States for High-Quality Pre-K

By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Education, 658 Reads
Mon, 04/19/2021 - 10:45 AM

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

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Mississippi Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Winter Weather Event

By Press Release - Governor Tate Reeves, 574 Reads
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 3:09 PM

Below is a press release from Governor Tate Reeves:

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SALTER: Amazon in Alabama: Organized labor’s racial narrative soundly rejected yet again

By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, 564 Reads
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 10:41 AM

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:

Organized labor’s organizing efforts in the South in recent years have focused on equating union membership with social justice. Over the last decade, that narrative has been soundly rejected in union votes and in most cases by workers with significant percentages of Black workers.

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State Auditor, AG investigating Centene on allegations it pocketed millions in taxpayer dollars

By Jerry Mitchell - Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, 346 Reads
Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:03 AM

Both the state auditor and Mississippi attorney general are investigating whether Centene Corp., as a provider of Medicaid drug services, failed to disclose discounts on pharmacy services, inflated dispensing fees and received reimbursements for amounts already paid.

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Every public university requested a tuition increase except for Jackson State University, which will not increase tuition in the fall.

IHL approves tuition increase at 7 of 8 Mississippi universities

By Molly Minta - Mississippi Today, 313 Reads
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 10:53 AM

A year after all but one of Mississippi’s public universities declined to increase tuition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s business as usual: Tuition is once again going up this fall for most students at public universities.

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Watkins announces candidacy for mayor of City of Quitman

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On Mon, 03/29/2021 - 4:02 PM

My name is Steve Watkins, and I would like to introduce myself as an Independent Candidate for the office of Mayor for the City of Quitman.

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SALTER: Farmers watching California pro-union law before Supreme Court’s new majority

By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, 22,622 Reads
Wed, 03/24/2021 - 10:01 AM

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:

Despite the fact that Mississippi has not been particularly fertile ground for labor unions seeking new members from new employment sectors, the attention of American farmers, growers, and other food producers will watch an upcoming case before the U.S. Supreme Court with rapt attention.

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U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: Mississippi Health Centers to Receive $77,462,250

By Press Release - US HHS, 20,834 Reads
Thu, 03/25/2021 - 11:47 AM

Below is a press release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

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Mississippi increases monthly welfare check for first time since 1999

By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 20,221 Reads
Fri, 03/26/2021 - 3:19 PM

Mississippi’s relatively small number of families receiving federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Family benefits will receive a monthly increase in payments of $90 under legislation Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law this week.

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February 2021 Indictments Handed Down

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On Mon, 03/29/2021 - 7:00 PM

February 2021 Indictments handed down

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Tribune Person of the Week: Tammy Alford 03-18-21

By Brittney Mangum, 18,872 Reads
Tue, 03/30/2021 - 7:30 AM

Anyone who has been through Quitman School District can recognize the sweet, encouraging smile of Tammy Alford.

She truly believes in attaining a quality education and worked diligently to be able to do what she loves: teaching.

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Brian Dozier will be at home on Opening Day and loves it

By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, 18,198 Reads
Tue, 03/30/2021 - 9:47 AM

Major League Baseball’s opening day is set for Thursday. All 30 big league teams will play, but for the first time in a decade Mississippian Brian Dozier will not.

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Court of Appeals Decisions - March 30, 2021

By Press Release - Mississippi Court of Appeals, 14,971 Reads
Tue, 03/30/2021 - 5:33 PM

Listed below are the Mississippi Court of Appeals decisions for March 30, 2021:

Mississippi Court of Appeals

March 30, 2021

McCarty, David Neil, J.

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Science can never disprove religion

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On Sun, 04/04/2021 - 2:27 PM

The Covid vaccine came just in time for Thanksgiving. Now the end of Covid is coming just in time for Easter. Hallelujah!

As I have aged, I have gotten better at finding mystical patterns to life that bolster my faith.

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Secretary of State Watson faces criticism for saying ‘woke, uninformed’ college students shouldn’t vote

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 9,329 Reads
Fri, 04/09/2021 - 4:13 PM

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has drawn criticism and national attention this week for comments made on WLOX-TV that the automatic voter registration provision of the federal For The People Act would lead to “woke” and “uninformed” college students voting.

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Mississippi is getting $1 billion in stimulus funds for education. Here’s how it can be spent.

By Molly Minta and Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, 70,969 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:53 AM

Schools in Mississippi are about to see a large influx of federal dollars from a second federal coronavirus relief bill passed in December.

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Gov. Tate Reeves

Reeves outlines vision for eliminating state income tax and increasing teacher pay in State of the State speech

By Steve Wilson , 57,920 Reads
Tue, 01/26/2021 - 4:05 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves told lawmakers in his second State of the State speech that his goal is for the state’s economy to compete with the best-performing states such as Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.

Reeves spoke at the state Capitol Tuesday and said he plans to sign any pay increase for teachers that lawmakers send him.

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Marshall Ramsey: Sekou Smith

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, 45,891 Reads
Wed, 01/27/2021 - 2:56 PM

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Former police officer indicted for aggravated assault

By Jennifer Bozeman, 33,868 Reads
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 12:53 PM

Former Enterprise Police Chief Joey Moulds was indicted by the Grand Jury on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, for aggravated assault stemming from a hit-and-run case in October 2019.

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Vaccine-resistant COVID-19 strain detected in Mississippi

By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 26,495 Reads
Fri, 03/19/2021 - 3:50 PM

A more infectious and vaccine-resistant variant strain of COVID-19 was detected in Mississippi on Friday. One person in Harrison County was found to be infected with the B.1.351 variant, which was discovered in South Africa in December and reached the United States in January.

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Watkins announces candidacy for mayor of City of Quitman

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On Mon, 03/29/2021 - 4:02 PM

My name is Steve Watkins, and I would like to introduce myself as an Independent Candidate for the office of Mayor for the City of Quitman.

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$1 Million Powerball Ticket Purchased in Mississippi

By Press Release - The Mississippi Lottery Corporation, 23,744 Reads
Mon, 02/01/2021 - 4:40 PM

Below is a press-release from The Mississippi Lottery Corporation:

A Vicksburg player who purchased a Powerball ticket in Mississippi has won $1 million!

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Will the School Recognition Program see more accountability this year? ‘Everything’s on the the table.’

By Aallyah Wright - Mississippi Today, 23,483 Reads
Wed, 01/27/2021 - 12:49 PM

Last month, bus driver and sixth grade special education teacher Chris Nichols received a bonus for helping his school improve a letter grade. The $1,320 stipend came from the School Recognition Program, which provides a financial reward for teachers and staff.

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SALTER: Farmers watching California pro-union law before Supreme Court’s new majority

By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, 22,623 Reads
Wed, 03/24/2021 - 10:01 AM

Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:

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Sekou Smith, who died of COVID-19 at age 48, left his mark on Mississippi

By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today , 21,364 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:35 AM

We begin with his name: Sekou. Sekou Smith. “Sekou” is of African origin, from the Fula language. It means “wise” and “educated.”

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Mississippi is getting $1 billion in stimulus funds for education. Here’s how it can be spent.

By Molly Minta and Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, 70,970 Reads
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:53 AM

Schools in Mississippi are about to see a large influx of federal dollars from a second federal coronavirus relief bill passed in December.

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Moore, Dixon Announce Engagement

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On Fri, 10/09/2020 - 4:50 PM

Malcolm L. Davidson, Jr. and Violet Lambert announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Dawn, to Jackie Lee Dixon, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Delaney Dixon of Vidalia, GA. The wedding will be held Saturday the tenth of October at 5:30 p.m. at the Archusa Creek Water Park in Quitman, MS.

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Arrest Record for September 2020

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On Mon, 10/05/2020 - 5:45 AM

Riley Q. Johnson, 23, arrested by SWPD for hold for MDOC, disorderly conduct

Mandi L. Brooks, 43, arrested by SWPD for shoplifting x2

Seth T. Little, 29, arrested by MDOC for probation violation

Jefferson W. Haney, 40, arrested by CCSD for possession of meth

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Gov. Tate Reeves

Reeves outlines vision for eliminating state income tax and increasing teacher pay in State of the State speech

By Steve Wilson , 57,921 Reads
Tue, 01/26/2021 - 4:05 PM

Reeves spoke at the state Capitol Tuesday and said he plans to sign any pay increase for teachers that lawmakers send him.

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Marshall Ramsey: Sekou Smith

By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, 45,892 Reads
Wed, 01/27/2021 - 2:56 PM

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Former police officer indicted for aggravated assault

By Jennifer Bozeman, 33,869 Reads
Tue, 03/02/2021 - 12:53 PM

Former Enterprise Police Chief Joey Moulds was indicted by the Grand Jury on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, for aggravated assault stemming from a hit-and-run case in October 2019.