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If you are an antique lover or a lover of all things history, you are in luck. Saturday, the Backroads Antique Showcase will be held at Cotesworth.

Lieutenant Govenor Delbert Hosemann discusses the current legislative session with Stennis Press Forum

Lieutenant governor Delbert Hosemann discusses a wide range of subjects before the Mississippi state legislature in an hour-long forum with the Mississippi press.

Man facing grand jury for assault

A Winona man has been bound over to the action of a Montgomery County grand jury on the felony charge of domestic violence- aggravated assault.

In Cleveland, parents fear the cost of losing pre-K programs

When it became clear that 384 students unenrolled from the public schools here and weren’t coming back, the already underfunded district was left with a prospective $1.7 million budget shortfall.

Mississippians ages 50+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Thursday that eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine is being expanded to include all Mississippians ages 50 years or older.

Wicker, Klobuchar Reintroduce BENEFIT Act
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 998 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 02:28 PM
Below is a press release from Senator Roger Wicker:
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Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Tunica County Housing Project Director
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, READ MORE > 801 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 02:25 PM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor:
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Empower Mississippi Releases Dynamic Modeling on Elimination of Income Tax
By Press Release - Empower Mississippi, READ MORE > 886 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 01:55 PM
Below is a press release from Empower Mississippi:
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Tunica housing director allegedly stole $750K while turning away needy homeowners
By Anna Wolfe - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,255 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:45 AM
Mardis Jones, a government contractor, had just secured a sweet deal with the Tunica County Board of Supervisors to run the county’s one-of-a-kind housing rehabilitation program when he got the call from Linda Fay Engle-Harris in late 2014.
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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 25, 2021
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On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 09:40 AM
Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

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Comfort food perfect for winter
By Deana Sexton-Palmer, READ MORE > 3,867 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:33 AM
The snow last week makes me think of comfort food, and spending quality time with my family.
My Momma was such a good cook, we always had a hot meal on the table. I remember those days long ago, and I always think about those delicious recipes my Momma would make with whatever she had on hand.
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‘Stay prayed up’
By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 7,338 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:30 AM
Maverick Hughes of Winona said his first day on campus at Mississippi State University intimidated him, but he was determined to complete the task he was there for -- to get his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management.
“I was scared out of my mind,” Hughes said.
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Students take ‘virtual’ week due to weather
By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 1,039 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:20 AM
Students in the Carroll County School District enjoyed an extended President’s Day after last week’s ice storm turned their one day off into five. However, they weren’t completely off the hook with those who were able doing virtual work.
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Some lost power in storm
By LaKeadra Coffey, READ MORE > 1,052 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:18 AM
As roads begin to unthaw from the ice storm that hit the area last week, many are beginning to emerge from their homes and get back to some sort of routine. However, as the ice melts, there’s still caution for what may happen in the aftermath.
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Local grocers meet the demand
By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 819 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:10 AM
In the South, a forecast of snow and ice leads to a stampede of residents looking to stock up on milk and bread from the grocery store. Last week’s winter storm was no different.
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Healthcare workers get rides from deputies
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On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:45 AM
Last week’s storm wreaked havoc across the state of Mississippi with ice and snow making highways, streets, and roads extremely dangerous, and in some cases, almost impossible to navigate for many.
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Two arrested, charged with grand larceny
By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 1,196 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:28 AM
Two men are facing grand larceny charges in connection with a stolen lawn mower.
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Simple steps to good heart health
By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 768 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:26 AM
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and stroke is ranked fifth worldwide. In the United States, more than one and three or 92.1 million adults have cardiovascular diseases, accounting for 807,775 deaths annually.
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Jaguars fall to Coahoma in playoff game
By Calvin Stevens, READ MORE > 1,252 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:15 AM
J.Z. George’s run in the playoffs came to a halt on Tuesday night as Coahoma County beat the Jaguars 68-28 in a first-round game in the MHSAA Class 2A State Tournament.
The contest was played in Clarksdale.
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Rebels finish season 16-4
By Robbie Robertson, READ MORE > 1,092 Reads
On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:08 AM
Apparently last week’s severe winter weather had a deeper impact than Carroll Academy boys basketball Coach Tommy Acy could foresee.
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Mississippi teachers, first responders eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 1
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 10,343 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 05:05 PM
Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Tuesday that teachers and first responders in Mississippi can begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines starting on March 1.
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Education groups rip Speaker Gunn’s massive tax proposal
By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 848 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 05:00 PM
Mississippi’s leading education advocates are unanimously critical of a massive House plan that would fundamentally change the state’s tax structure, expressing concern that it cuts public education funding in the long run.
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Mississippi’s first wind farm planned for Tunica
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 1,126 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 03:34 PM
Two major renewable energy projects are planned for Mississippi, including the state’s first wind-power farm.
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Wicker Reintroduces National Ocean Exploration Act
By Press Release - Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 822 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 03:30 PM
Below is a press release from Senator Roger Wicker:
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PSC to Review State’s Public Utility Infrastructure in Light of Recent Winter Storms
By Press Release - MPSC, READ MORE > 830 Reads
On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 03:20 PM
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Public Service Commission:
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