Guardsmen to Florida, Reeves names new Medicaid director
Twenty-two members of the Mississippi Army National Guard’s 185th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, headquartered in Jackson deployed to Tallahassee International Airport.
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Make sure smoke alarms are working
According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent).
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One-time lottery non-winners magically become winners
The Second Chance promotional drawing included 10 eligible scratch-off games.
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Drug Court graduates 32 in ceremony
Most Drug Court participants combine judicial supervision and substance abuse treatment.
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New report shows Mississippi’s credit rating remains strong
Along with the AA credit rating, Fitch determined the state’s finances are in “Stable” condition.
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Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Mississippi experienced a total of 61 tornadoes in 2023, 11 of which occurred in the months of November and December.
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State welcomed a record 43.7 million visitors in 2023
Tourism will remain a key driver of economic growth.
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MALTB Recovers Stolen Ag Equipment in Separate Investigations
The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau, the law enforcement division of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, enforces state laws pertaining to the theft of cattle, horses, swine, poultry, fish, farm equipment, chemicals, timber and all other farm or agriculture-related crimes.
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McRae: Don’t spend more than you make – Balancing the budget
Don’t spend more than you make. In Mississippi, we live by this rule, yet the federal government spends far beyond its means.
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Hall: A stronger, fairer future for Mississippi: Advocating for bold tax reform
Eliminating the income tax would do more than just put more money back in the pockets of Mississippians.
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