Mississippi sees another record-low unemployment rate
July’s 3.0 percent unemployment rate marks the fifth consecutive month that Mississippi set a new record low.
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Olive Branch Airport celebrates National Aviation Day
In DeSoto County, the Olive Branch Airport remains one of the busiest facilities of its type in the state of Mississippi.
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McRae: Breaking down your budget
Experts recommend building a nest egg that could cover three to six months of expenses (this would include housing, food, health care, utilities, transportation, and debt payments).
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Mississippi student achievement reaches historic all-time high
Students have now achieved record results in mathematics, English Language Arts, science, and U.S. History.
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Burn ban for state parks in effect
This burn ban prohibits the use of all open fires such as campfires, bonfires, fire pits, fire rings, burn barrels, debris burning, and field burning.
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Remak declared winner in House District 7 primary race
Primary election results made official, Hisaw wins in House District 40.
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Educators, community partners launch Raise Mississippi initiative
Raise Mississippi is a statewide initiative to improve the quality of life for every Mississippian by transforming the public schools that educate about 90 percent of the state’s children..
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Auditor releases report on rural healthcare scholarship programs
A new report shows two programs meant to address Mississippi’s healthcare shortage are working but need improved policies.
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Wicker: Promotes economic development
Roads, ports, broadband, and rail are the building blocks of a healthy economy.
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Tri-State Blues Festival set for 20th annual event Saturday
The day-long festival of all things blues this year will feature Tucka, Calvin Richardson, King George, Chick Rodgers, Pokey Bear, J-Wonn, Bobby Rush.
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