Jones: Encourage lawmakers to make public schools top issue
Mississippi has lagged behind when it comes to making public schools a priority, and because of that, we have a heavy lift to close the gap.
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Highway patrol encourages safe Thanksgiving travel
MHP will continue to assist motorists and would like to remind travelers that if they need help on the roadway or to report a reckless driver, dial 47 (HP) on their cellular device.
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Wicker: Opposes Administration’s economic policies
The president’s disruptive climate rules are out of touch. Americans consistently say pocketbook issues are the top issue facing our country.
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Battle of the Borders pits Mississippi vs. Tennessee
Play begins Tuesday at 12 noon at Olive Branch High School.
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Gang member sentenced for racketeering conspiracy
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sam Stringfellow from the Northern District of Mississippi and Trial Attorney Ben Tonkin of the DOJ’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section.
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McRae: Giving thanks for Mississippi
Mississippi is my home, and I’m honored, grateful, and lucky to be able to serve this place and the people who live here.
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Gregory to leave Main Street Association post
The MMSA Executive Board will lead the process of hiring MMSA’s next executive director/
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New Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation and Coldwater River Nature Conservancy director
Wallrath was brought in to advance the mission of MWR and to lead the effort to build a state-of-the-art Nature Center
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First pediatric flu death reported in Mississippi
Flu shots for children under 18 and for under-insured adults are now available at county health departments.
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Mississippi remains among most obese states
There are plenty of small steps you can take that will add up to a healthy lifestyle.
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