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Ola Crockett, 94, shares a lifetime of wisdom learned through adversity. Read her advice

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 05/22/2023 - 05:02

Crockett, who grew up in rural Madison County, survived childhood in Jim Crow South and went on to raise a family of five children with her husband.

      
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About a dozen Mississippi university presidents have left in the last five years. See why

Mississippi Government News - Sat, 05/20/2023 - 17:47

About a dozen MS higher education presidents have left in the last five years. See what the national numbers look like, and why it might be happening.

      
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PHOTOS: Madison-Ridgeland Academy commencement

Mississippi Government News - Fri, 05/19/2023 - 21:27

Madison-Ridgeland Academy graduates the class of 2023 during commencement exercises at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison.

      
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Jackson Police Chief James E. Davis announces retirement. What we know

Mississippi Government News - Fri, 05/19/2023 - 14:02

Jackson Police Chief James E. Davis announces retirement.

      
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Community gathers to discuss ways to curb violent crime in Jackson. See what they said

Mississippi Government News - Fri, 05/19/2023 - 13:05

A group of about 75 people including community activists, youth mentors and police officers gathered Thursday evening, May 17, at New Life Fellowship Baptist Church in Jackson to discuss ways for red…

      
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See who is running against David Blount to represent Jackson, Byram, Terry in MS Senate

Mississippi Government News - Fri, 05/19/2023 - 12:43

David Blount, who has represented parts of Jackson, Byram and Terry in the state Senate since 2008, faces two challengers this year. See who they are.

      
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Trans girl is told not to wear dress to Mississippi graduation, lawsuit says

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 16:01

A trans teen and her parents are suing a Mississippi school district because they say officials told her not to wear a dress and heels to graduation.

      
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See the candidates running to replace retiring Alyce Clarke in Jackson House District 69

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:01

With Alyce Clark retiring after 38 years in the Mississippi House, there are four Jackson-based Democrats vying to replace her for District 69.

      
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'This is my special day': 20 become new US citizens in Mississippi. Here's what they said

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 14:28

It took half an hour to take the oath of allegiance for 20 new U.S. citizens in Mississippi, but the ceremony stemmed from years of hard work.

      
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See who is running to replace Chris McDaniel in Hattiesburg-area District 42 Senate seat

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 13:55

With Chris McDaniel running for lieutenant governor, there is an open race for a Hattiesburg and Laurel area Senate seat for the first time since 2007.

      
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A MS first responder who stopped to help at a wreck was struck by a vehicle. What we know

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:28

A first responder who stopped to help at the scene of a crash on U.S. 49 Wednesday in Covington County was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.

      
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News site CEO apologizes to former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant over welfare comments

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:20

A news media executive has apologized to former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant for remarks she made about him and the misspending of welfare money.

      
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Former Mississippi state senator killed after his plane crashes in Arkansas: report

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 09:13

The pilot of a small plane was killed Wednesday when the aircraft crashed in northwest Arkansas, authorities said.

      
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Former Miss. state senator killed in northwest Ark. airplane crash Wednesday

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 07:31

A Beechcraft King Air crashed in Washington County, Arkansas Wednesday, killing the pilot from Mississippi.

      
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Meet the four candidates running for the open District 72 seat in the Mississippi House

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 05:08

There are four candidates vying for the open District 72 seat in the state House, which encompasses parts of Jackson, Ridgeland and Clinton.

      
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5 most expensive homes for sale in Central Mississippi. See where they are

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 05:06

Some of the most expensive homes in the Central Mississippi area include properties with large footprints and lots of modern conveniences.

      
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Brandon High School's class of 2023 graduation

Mississippi Government News - Thu, 05/18/2023 - 01:32

Brandon High School's class of 2023 graduation

      
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Mississippi Rep. Banks pleads guilty to false statement on tax return

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/17/2023 - 17:45

A longtime Mississippi lawmaker faces up to three years in prison after pleading guilty to willfully making a false statement on a tax return.

      
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Federal attorneys agree to pause litigation for water violations in Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/17/2023 - 16:58

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed a complaint that says Jackson hasn't been meeting standards for providing reliable drinking water.

      
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See list of biggest, most famous donors for Tate Reeves and Brandon Presley in Mississippi governor's race

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 05/17/2023 - 14:02

See who gave Tate Reeves and Brandon Presley the most money in the first quarter of the year. The list includes some names you might recognize.

      
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