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

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

“Connect me to Ruleville”: NSMC telemedicine pilot becomes model for national COVID response

When FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr’s nomination was confirmed by the U.S.

Shooting leads to ‘approximately’ 24 arrests; popular artist reportedly involved

Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes leads protest across the street from gun show

As hundreds gathered at the Mississippi Trade Mart this weekend for an annual gun show, Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes hosted a protest as gun violence continues to soar in the capital city

In a season of baseball excellence, we should recall the ‘Willie Ball’

Ole Miss and Mississippi State baseball teams will enter the weekend ranked in the top five in the nation in various polls. Southern Miss is in the top 25 of RPI ratings.

Suspects were detained Thursday afternoon in Batesville following a pursuit down Interstate 55
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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 14 to determine the fate of Initiative 65.

Arguments to be heard April 14 at the state Supreme Court in lawsuit seeking to overturn Initiative 65
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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 11:11 AM
The fate of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program will be a step closer to resolution after the state Supreme Court hears oral arguments on April 14.
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Brian Dozier will be at home on Opening Day and loves it
By Rick Cleveland - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 213 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 03:11 PM
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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Municipal elections see low voter turnout statewide
By Press Release - Mississippi Secretary of State, READ MORE > 191 Reads
On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:00 PM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Secretary of State:

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office received reports of low voter turnout for municipal primary elections held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
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MDE: Legislature Passes Teacher Pay Raise, Increases Funds for State Board of Education Priorities
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On Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:03 PM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : April 12, 2021
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On Mon, 04/12/2021 - 09:43 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Hospital Association backs Mississippi Medicaid expansion ballot initiative
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 129 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 04:05 PM
The Mississippi Hospital Association’s board of governors on Friday voted to join in the drive to put Medicaid expansion — Initiative 76 — before voters in 2022.

“We will start by May 1 collecting signatures,” said MHA president Tim Ford.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : April 09, 2021
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On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 09:27 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Mississippi broadband internet expansion ‘pedal to the metal’ as federal money flows
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 126 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 10:25 AM
The state Public Service Commission this week has awarded $268 million to local electric cooperatives across the state to hook up more than 102,000 homes and businesses to broadband internet.
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Mississippi has an adult literacy problem. Here’s what advocates are doing to curb it.
By Candace McKenzie - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 126 Reads
On Fri, 04/09/2021 - 10:19 AM
When 64-year-old Carl Plessala first moved to Mississippi seven years ago, he wanted to start a new life.

He stumbled upon a pamphlet that advertised classes at a community college. The idea intrigued him, but there was one problem: He was among the thousands of Mississippi adults who couldn’t read or write.
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