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State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies

While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

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In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.

In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.

State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 271 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 01:40 PM
While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

In just the last two years, the board has approved 209 exemptions that are worth an estimated value of more than $156 million.
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Susie Kuykendall McElroy
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:21 AM
Susie Kuykendall McElroy, 91, born in Money, Miss. on January 3, 1929, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at her home in Panama City Beach, Florida with her family by her side.
A small family service will be held in Greenwood on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
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Lora Ann McCuiston
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:21 AM
Lora Ann McCuiston, 56, of Duck Hill, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at her sister’s home in Greenwood.
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Lester Bell, Jr.
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:21 AM
Lester Bell, Jr., 72. of Lexington, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home.
Limited visitation was held from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Sanders and Sanders Funeral Home in Winona. Graveside service was held at 1 p.m.on Sunday, Jan. 10 at Bethel Christian Cemetery in Coila. Pastor J.C. Stokes officiated services.
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Tannie Dixon, Jr.
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:21 AM
Tannie Dixon, Jr., 53, of Morgan City, Miss., died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Greenwood-Leflore Hospital.
Limited visitation was from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 at Sanders and Sanders Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Mt. Harmon Church Cemetery in Morgan City.
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Johnnie Forrest
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:21 AM
Johnnie Forrest, 88, of Winona, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at Winona Manor.
A limited visitation was held from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 at Sanders and Sanders Funeral Home of Winona. Grave side services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 in the Bethlehem Church Cemetery. Pastor J.C. Stokes officiated services.
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Alberta Miller
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:21 AM
Alberta Miller, 76, of Kilmichael, died Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital in Winona.
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James L. Shirley
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:18 AM
Mr. James L. Shirley, 80, of Winona passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Vaiden Community Living Center in Vaiden. He was born on July 18, 1940, to John and Susie Parker Shirley.
A graveside service was held on Monday, December 28, at 3:00 pm at the Winona Garden of Memory cemetery with Rev. Chad Bowen officiating.
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Judith Christine "Judy" Hooks McClain
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:18 AM
Judith Christine "Judy" Hooks McClain of North Carrollton,79, passed away at Tri-Lakes Medical Center in Batesville on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton, with Rev. Lanny Haley officiating.
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Sarah Noah Planer
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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:18 AM
Sarah Noah Planer was born December 1, 1941 and passed away November 27, 2020 to be with her Heavenly Father.
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In 2017, lawmakers approved a bill that then-Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law that required reverse auctions for contracts for $50,000 or more.

State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies

While reverse auctions are the law in Mississippi, the state’s Public Procurement Review Board has handed out hundreds of exemptions for state and local government entities each year.

In just the last two years, the board has approved 209 exemptions that are worth an estimated value of more than $156 million.

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State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies

Susie Kuykendall McElroy

Lora Ann McCuiston

Lester Bell, Jr.

Tannie Dixon, Jr.

Johnnie Forrest

Alberta Miller

James L. Shirley

Judith Christine "Judy" Hooks McClain

Sarah Noah Planer

State procurement review board approves $156 million in exemptions from law requiring reverse auctions from state and local agencies

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