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Out of 52, where does MS rank for its workers? You might be surprised

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 08/31/2023 - 05:05

According to study, Mississippi's standing has nothing to do with its historically low unemployment.

      
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See how Jackson area and state schools ranked in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 21:00

One of the Jackson area's public high schools has been ranked in the Top 10 in the state.

      
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Mitch McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak for second time this summer

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 18:27

The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters' questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health

      
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The bizarre story of how a Rankin County election was decided by just one vote

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 18:02

Thousands of ballots were cast. One vote decided it. Imagine winning or losing by the slimmest of margins.

      
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See results of 3 supervisor runoffs in Rankin, Hinds counties with 1 currently in a tie

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 14:48

Rankin County's District 1 supervisors race is currently in a tie, while the Hinds County District 4 and 5 have a clear winner.

      
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Honorees from Jackson's 7 wards received awards for helping city fight the water crisis

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 13:11

Jackson and the City Council honored residents, churches, neighborhood associations and local nonprofits for their part in fighting the water crisis.

      
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Michael Oher seeks 'The Blind Side' contract, payment information in conservatorship battle

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 10:31

Lawyers for former NFL player Michael Oher are seeking school records and information related to "The Blind Side" as part of a legal battle.

      
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State Institutions of Higher Learning board considers 79 applicants for next JSU president

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 08/30/2023 - 10:12

State Institutions of Higher Learning board considers 79 applicants for next JSU president.

      
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Five races called, one down to the wire, in runoff election for the Mississippi Legislature

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 22:40

See the latest results on the six runoff primary races for the Mississippi Legislature, including a historic victory and an ongoing nail-biter.

      
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Will Mississippi schools return to masks, other COVID-19 protocols as possible cases rise?

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 21:00

Gov. Tate Reeves said Mississippi will not return to mask mandates as COVID-19-like illnesses increase, but will schools use other precautions?

      
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New police chief confirmed after serving as interim since June

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 14:53

With over 28 years of service, Joseph Wade will now be the new Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department.

      
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Services for 19-year-old Mississippi State student from Madison set for Wednesday

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 13:54

A 19-year-old Mississippi State student who died Sunday will be remembered at a service Wednesday in Madison.

      
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18 years after Katrina levee breaches, group wants future engineers to learn from mistakes

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 13:30

The campaign by Levees.org comes 18 years after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans.

      
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Jackson mayor announces Khalid Woods as public works director, again

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 11:23

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announces Khalid Woods is back as the city's public works director. Woods resigned after only 11 days in July.

      
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Vote today!

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 09:22

People vote in the run-off election following the Tuesday, Aug. 8 primary election.

      
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Mississippi Today asks court to dismiss former Gov. Phil Bryant's defamation lawsuit

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 08:35

A news outlet that helped expose a wide-reaching public corruption scandal has filed its legal defense against a defamation lawsuit brought by former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant.

      
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See the Clarion Ledger's Jackson-area voter guide for Tuesday's primary election runoffs

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 08/29/2023 - 05:04

See the Clarion Ledger voter guide for 2023 primary election runoffs in the Jackson area before you go to the polls on Tuesday.

      
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Presley hits Reeves on welfare fraud through Southern Miss donors, but Reeves calls foul

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 18:42

Brandon Presley called on Tate Reeves to return money because of the welfare scandal, but Reeves' campaign said donors were unfairly characterized.

      
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Capital City Alternative School students help beautify area near Dawson Elementary School

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 16:37

The city of Jackson, Keep Jackson Beautiful and area businesses work with Capitol City Alternative School students to beautify a west Jackson street.

      
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Trump's federal election interference trial set for March in heat of presidential campaign

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:12

Donald Trump's federal trial on election conspiracy charges is tentatively set to start March 4, a judge decided, in the heat of the 2024 campaign.

      
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