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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.

Recipe even better the next day

I found this great recipe on social media, and I made it last week. It was delicious the day I made it, but even better the next day!

Town designates emergency command site

During the first meeting of 2021, the North Carrollton Mayor and Board of Alderman took up designating an alternate emergency operations/command center.

State of the town: Making improvements

As Mayor Bobby Howell, the board of aldermen, and the administration of the Town of Kilmichael enter a new year, they are beginning with a few projects underway and plans for more in the works.

Local COVID cases top 1,000

Both Montgomery and Carroll County have now reached over 1,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March. In addition, Montgomery County is reporting two new deaths this week.

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.

Try these Christmas Eve treats
By Deana Sexton-Palmer, READ MORE > 13,140 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 10:04 AM
Merry Christmas, y'all!!
Everyone celebrates the holidays differently. I have always enjoyed having a big brunch with my family and making snacks for the evening.
I thought I'd share some wonderful, quick snack recipes this week.
I hope you have a safe, and relaxing Christmas.
Enjoy!
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Lawmakers are considering bills that could end the state's certificate of need program and increase teacher pay by $1,000.

Legislature considering bills that could provide a pay hike for teachers and increase transparency
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 433 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:52 AM
Lawmakers are busy submitting bills for consideration as the Mississippi Legislature goes into its second week of work.
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Lawmakers are considering bills that could end the state's certificate of need program and increase teacher pay by $1,000.

Legislature considering bills that could provide a pay hike for teachers and increase transparency
By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 112 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:50 AM
Lawmakers are busy submitting bills for consideration as the Mississippi Legislature goes into its second week of work.
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Marshall Ramsey: Taking Your Shot
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 81 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:15 AM

The State Health Department has announced that all of its vaccine appointments are booked.
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Mississippi health officer: January will likely be state’s worst month for COVID-19 deaths
By Adam Ganucheau and Alex Rozier - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 158 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:10 AM
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs made a grim prediction on Thursday: January will likely be Mississippi’s worst month for COVID-19 morbidity of the pandemic.
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Governor Reeves Made Two Judicial Appointments
By Press Release - Governor Tate Reeves, READ MORE > 106 Reads
On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:55 AM
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two appointments for South Mississippi.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 15th, 2021
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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:45 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Bay St. Louis Mayor, Councilman switch to MSGOP
By Press Release - Mississippi Republican Party, READ MORE > 361 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:30 AM
Governor Tate Reeves today announced Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre and Bay St. Louis Ward 1 Councilman Doug Seal will join the Mississippi Republican Party. Gov. Reeves made the announcement at a news conference in Bay St. Louis with Mayor Favre, Councilman Seal and Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Frank Bordeaux.
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Marshall Ramsey: Mount Impeachmore
By Marshall Ramsey - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 78 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:23 AM

Donald Trump is impeached a second time.
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State Health Department announces all of its vaccine appointments are booked
By Alex Rozier - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 628 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:20 AM
The state Department of Health announced Wednesday that all of its appointments to administer vaccines are booked and no additional doses are available at this time.
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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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Try these Christmas Eve treats

Legislature considering bills that could provide a pay hike for teachers and increase transparency

Legislature considering bills that could provide a pay hike for teachers and increase transparency

Marshall Ramsey: Taking Your Shot

Mississippi health officer: January will likely be state’s worst month for COVID-19 deaths

Governor Reeves Made Two Judicial Appointments

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 15th, 2021

Bay St. Louis Mayor, Councilman switch to MSGOP

Marshall Ramsey: Mount Impeachmore

State Health Department announces all of its vaccine appointments are booked

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

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