Senators encourage students to apply for “Spirit of Community” award
The National Service Congressional Caucus is encouraging Mississippi students to apply for the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program. ...
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Mississippi Medicaid claims $8.6M through audit
For fiscal year 2017, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) recovered in excess of $8.6 million through various audits of medical claims paid to health-care...
Thursday wraps up political speeches at Neshoba County Fair 2017
by Alex Paton
The second day of political speeches took place Thursday at the 2017 Neshoba County Fair with many politicians looking to their next election. Public Service...
Senators continue efforts to repeal, replace Affordable Care Act despite hurdles
UPDATE: An effort to repeal Obamacare and replace it over a two year period has failed in the U.S. Senate. The vote was 45-55, according...
Cochran gives thumbs up to legislation that could boost cotton
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a FY2018 agriculture funding measure that includes provisions added by U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) to assist cotton producers...
Mississippi fire departments to receive federal boost
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) has reported that four fire departments in Mississippi have been awarded nearly $700,000 in federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)...
Lottery announced for scholarships for students with special needs
The Mississippi Department of Education announced Friday that a lottery for the Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) will be held on Friday, July 14...
Lawmaker retires after nearly 40 years of service
Representative Tyrone Ellis (D-Starkville) has officially announced his retirement from public office after 38 years of service in the Mississippi House of Representatives. The nearly...
New laws hit the books July 1
Several laws will go into effect July 1 that could impact the day-to-day of millions of Mississippians. On the roads: HB 511: Ready to pass...
Newly elected mayors swearing in across state
by Alex Paton
Mayors and their councils will be sworn in across the state over the next few days. The city of Oxford’s new mayor Robyn Tennehill will...