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America needs to take a chill pill

America needs to take a chill pill, and by America, I mean every white, Black, blue

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Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs

Biewer Lumber is constructing a new, state-of-the-art sawmill in Winona, Mississippi. The project is a $130 million investment and will create 150 jobs.

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AG Fitch joins bipartisan coalition asking FDA to report on progress in opioid fight

Statement by Attorney General Lynn Fitch:

Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in pushing federal regulators to examine recent progress in the national fight against opioid abuse.

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Mississippi Economic Council's Virtual Capital Day 2021 Draws Over 500 Leaders on Livestream

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DPS Most Wanted list proves successful with multiple captures in under a week

On January 8, the Department of Public Safety in coordination with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation released a Most Wanted List with 10 individuals who were of high priority to be detained in Mississippi.

Since releasing the list, five of those individuals have already been apprehended.

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Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

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City of Madison files another brief in lawsuit that could overturn state's medical marijuana program before it begins

A brief filed last week with the state Supreme Court by attorneys for the city of Madison in a case that could kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it even starts reiterates that the ballot initia

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Extra Table, Mississippi fishermen partner to bring catch to families in need

Today Extra Table, the nonprofit established by restaurateur Robert St.

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Luke Melton and Senatobia rolled to an 8-1 victory at Independence last week to open up division play.

Warriors’ soccer sweeps Wildcats

2021 got off to a soaring start for the Senatobia soccer programs last Monday night.

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Weekly Newsletter - From the Desk of Commissioner Brent Bailey

Bellow is a statement from PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey:

This week’s newsletter provides a peek into the 2021 Legislative Session and identifies several bills that I will be monitoring through the general session that could impact customers, certain utilities or the Commission.

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South Sunflower County Hospital Infectious Disease Nurse Henley Harrell (right) administers the first round of the Moderna vaccine to Dr. Eddie Donahoe on Wednesday afternoon.

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Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

When Dr. Eddie Donahoe heard that a COVID-19 vaccine was on the way and had the potential to be available to health care professionals before the end of 2020, he didn’t hesitate to raise his hand to be one of the first to take it.

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Mississippi’s Moment

Americans have been drowning in a sea of COVID-19, social unrest, and election turmoil. The waves have not yet calmed, but shore is in sight. A day is approaching when vaccines will be distributed, election contests cease, and we can take stock of frayed lines across the country.

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Mississippi unemployment rate better than national average

Mississippi's unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in November, 2020 -- down a full percentage point from October's 2020 rate of 7.4 percent.

This was slightly better than the national unemployment rate of 6.7 percent. Mississippi's rate a year ago, November 2019, was 5.6 percent. Mississippi's has 24,900 fewer jobs than a year ago.

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Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan:

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Governor Reeves Announces Additional COVID-19 Measures, Mask Mandate in 78 of 82 Counties

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe during this holiday season. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, January 15th, 2021.

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Former Legislator Nolan Mettetal dies at 75

Nolan Mettetal, a former State Senator and State Representative, passed away early Monday morning at the age of 75 following a battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

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Hosemann wants to delay 2021 session as COVID-19 spikes. House leaders remain hesitant.

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said he plans to talk with House Speaker Philip Gunn on Tuesday afternoon about postponing the 2021 legislative session from January to March as COVID-19 numbers continue to spike in Mississippi.

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HOSEMANN: Our 2021 Goal: Investing in Mississippi’s Greatest Asset, Our Citizens

by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann

Last year, the Legislature provided computers to every Mississippi student, increased connectivity to unserved areas, provided additional ICU bed capacity, and contributed to the cost of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, cities and counties, and much more.

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Anne Hall Brashier

Indianola Native Named Reeves Policy Director

Indianola native Anne Hall Brashier has been named Gov. Tate Reeves’ policy director.

Reeves made the announcement Tuesday afternoon.

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For many families, Mississippi’s child support enforcement program proves nonsensical

Editor’s note: This story is part three of a series examining Mississippi’s child support enforcement program.

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Northwest Finalizes Ticket and Attendance Policies for 2020 Football Season

As a continued result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced adjustments to its attendance policy at home football games this season.

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High school football updates

Football schedule update

Schools in Tate County have adjusted their schedules ahead of the anticipated rain from Hurricane Delta on track to bring storms to the area over the weekend.

Magnolia Heights will travel to Marshall Academy on Thursday, Oct. 8, instead of Friday. Kickoff at 7 p.m.

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Could Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink impact Mississippi’s rural broadband rollout?

On paper, Elon Musk’s Starlink venture, an offshoot of SpaceX, appears to have the advantage over other internet providers. The company can launch their own satellites, it has billions of dollars to invest in new technologies, and their product is winning hearts and minds around the world. Add in the recent announcement by the FCC awarding $9.

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South Sunflower County Hospital Infectious Disease Nurse Henley Harrell (right) administers the first round of the Moderna vaccine to Dr. Eddie Donahoe on Wednesday afternoon.

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Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

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The first inductees into the National Honor Society at Senatobia Elementary School include: Emma Savannah Chadd, Claire Anne Covington, Miley T’Chelle Dotson, Lorelei Marie Edwards, Kashton Robert Troy Feazell, Landry Gavin Garner, Leigha Danei Green, Taryn Mae Hale, Leland Edward Kairit, Javarian Letrell Mabry, Brooklyn Noel Moore, Maci Claire Faith Moore, Chase Thomas Parker, Easton Hayes Parrish, Trustin Rayiaz Perry, Jr., Brennon Embree Porter, William Watts Skinner, Keagan David Underwood, Aliyah Cynne Walker, Charles Ray Walley, Jonah Wyatt-Glenn Williams, Kaleb Blake Williams, Sabreena Janae Carideo, Arquez Ramon Mays, Denver Allen Reed, and Cortney Janea Wright.

From left are Carrington Luther, Haiden Woods, Kelsey Hoffman, Emily Wilson, Beckham Feazell and Seanna Welch.

SES inducts National Honor Society kids

Senatobia Elementary School held its first-ever National Honor Society induction ceremony Friday, Oct. 9. The 32 students were selected for induction last spring, but school closings caused by COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the ceremony.

The state Supreme Court building is located in Jackson.

State Supreme Court sets schedule in lawsuit that could overturn state's ballot initiative law

The Mississippi Supreme Court set the schedule Tuesday for briefs in a case filed by the city of Madison and Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler that could overturn the state’s ballot initiative law.

The city’s brief in the lawsuit is due on December 7 and the brief from Secretary of State Michael Watson is due on December 28.

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Pictured are some of the contraband items discovered last week during a raid of Unit 26 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary. (MDOC photos)

Concrete drill, drugs, phones found in contraband raid at Parchman

JACKSON – In an effort to rid Mississippi prisons of gang-related financial control, a search team of prison staff and investigators raided Unit 26 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman last week.

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Mississippi voters overwhelmingly voted for the New Magnolia design to become the state's new flag.

Mississippians overwhelmingly vote to support medical marijuana, new state flag

Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to pass ballot initiatives allowing medical marijuana and a new state flag Tuesday in addition to giving big majorities to President Donald Trump.

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Johnson tells inspiring story to Rotary Club

David Johnson spent 46 total days in the hospital during the spring, battling the effects of COVID-19.

Twenty-one of those days were spent on life support.

This week, Johnson told his story to the Indianola Rotary Club.

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Northwest Finalizes Ticket and Attendance Policies for 2020 Football Season

As a continued result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced adjustments to its attendance policy at home football games this season.

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High school football updates

Football schedule update

Schools in Tate County have adjusted their schedules ahead of the anticipated rain from Hurricane Delta on track to bring storms to the area over the weekend.

Magnolia Heights will travel to Marshall Academy on Thursday, Oct. 8, instead of Friday. Kickoff at 7 p.m.

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Could Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink impact Mississippi’s rural broadband rollout?

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South Sunflower County Hospital Infectious Disease Nurse Henley Harrell (right) administers the first round of the Moderna vaccine to Dr. Eddie Donahoe on Wednesday afternoon.

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Indianola Doctor Who Suffered Effects of COVID Among the First to Get Vaccine at Clinic

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Mississippi’s Moment

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From left are Carrington Luther, Haiden Woods, Kelsey Hoffman, Emily Wilson, Beckham Feazell and Seanna Welch.

SES inducts National Honor Society kids

The state Supreme Court building is located in Jackson.

State Supreme Court sets schedule in lawsuit that could overturn state's ballot initiative law

The Mississippi Supreme Court set the schedule Tuesday for briefs in a case filed by the city of Madison and Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler that could overturn the state’s ballot initiative law.

The city’s brief in the lawsuit is due on December 7 and the brief from Secretary of State Michael Watson is due on December 28.

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Pictured are some of the contraband items discovered last week during a raid of Unit 26 at the Mississippi State Penitentiary. (MDOC photos)

Concrete drill, drugs, phones found in contraband raid at Parchman

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Mississippi voters overwhelmingly voted for the New Magnolia design to become the state's new flag.

Mississippians overwhelmingly vote to support medical marijuana, new state flag

Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to pass ballot initiatives allowing medical marijuana and a new state flag Tuesday in addition to giving big majorities to President Donald Trump.