Chaney: Insurance fraud affects everyone
In 2025, the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) Investigations Division investigated over 800 complaints. Over 400 of those were fraud-related.
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Wicker: States must adopt infant DMD screen
My experience with DMD taught me that research investments can have dramatic impact.
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Southaven utilities director Ray Humphrey to retire
Under his leadership, the department grew into one of the largest utility operations in the state of Mississippi.
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DeSoto Technix wins inaugural national robotics title
The program operates under the Northwest Mississippi Robotics nonprofit and has received significant local support.
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Police offer tips to prevent theft at senior facilities
Law enforcement recommends a multi-layered defense for those with loved ones in assisted living:
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Army Corps leaders tour DeSoto infrastructure projects
Discussions during the tour also explored future initiatives, including potential federal funding avenues and technical assistance for upcoming drainage expansions.
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McRae: DEADLINE APPROACHING: 2026 College and Career Savings Art Contest
When kids are encouraged to think about their future and see that Mississippi believes in them enough to invest in it, something clicks.
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Wicker’s 2026 Armed Services priorities
Mississippi has long been integral to this mission, and it will continue to be so.
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Bolden: Mississippi faces new threat to voting rights
Every voter in this state, Republican or Democrat, deserves to know their personal information is being protected.
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Legislative weekly summary
Recap of week’s action in the Mississippi state legislature.
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