Mississippi Forestry Commission urges public to be fire aware in dry conditions
While there has been a slight uptick in fires across the state, no significant increases have been reported thus far.
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State among least expensive for living expenses
Hawaii is the most expensive state for living expenses, with Hawaii residents paying an average 50 percent above the national average.
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Pump price hikes start to slow in county, state
California remains the state with the most expensive gas per gallon, at an average of $5.057.
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Supersized Mega Millions jackpot an estimated $1.35 billion
If a player wins Friday’s jackpot, it will be the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
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McRae: Back to School and Back to Saving!
The truth is that long-term educational success has become just as much a venture of the mind, as it has an endeavor of the wallet.
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Hill announces campaign initiative – the FaM Plan
Food insecurity includes such key issues as food deserts, affordability, accessibility, quality, and shortages.
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Apelah seeks Mississippi foster families for special needs children
More than 4,000 Mississippi children are living in foster care or are currently in need of placement with foster-care families.
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Nationwide emergency alert test to be held in October
The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.
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State ranks second for prime working-age employment gains since 2020
In June 2023, Mississippi’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low for the fourth month in a row.
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Dispensary owner charged with controlled substance sale, possession
This outcome resulted from a collaborative month-long investigation involving the Mississippi ABC, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Saltillo Police Department, and North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.
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