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Mississippi looks to create loan repayment for teachers
Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers.
Voice of the people: Mike Crowder
CPA consultant provides details on the uncovering of unreconciled city accounts My name is Mike Crowder, CPA, and I would like to comment on the
Voice of the people: Pat Douglas
Candidate states the central role God plays in her life First I repent, as a Christian I have not fulfilled the purpose of God in
Voice of the people: Paul Mack
Concerned about actions against House member I am not sure the Democrats made the right move in stripping Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments
Voice of the people: James Hodges
Believes Reeves’ criticism of vaccine plan is hypocritical Under the plan developed by Joe Biden’s administration, around 10 percent of Mississippi’s total weekly vaccine allocation
MHSAA basketball roundup: Columbus High School girls rout Grenada
DJ Jackson led the Falcons with 17 points, while Charity Yeates and China Stewart had 10 apiece.
Mississippi State volleyball drops spring opener at South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, native Gabby Waden had 11 kills to lead Mississippi State in the loss.
EMCC basketball picks up a pair of wins over Coahoma Community College
The Lions men picked up a 75-72 decision in Clarksdale, while the women won 65-45 in Scooba.
Our View: Now is the time to step up
For most Americans, much of what government does is in the abstract in the sense that it often has no direct bearing on their daily
Business brief: Starkville receives Mississippi Hometown Retirement Certification
The Mississippi Development Authority has officially designated Starkville as a Certified Hometown Retirement City. With this designation, Starkville becomes one of only 12 communities within
Business brief: IP named to Fortune’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies
International Paper has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for the eighteenth time and ranked first among its peers. FORTUNE’s
Mississippi governor extends mask mandate for most of state
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is extending an order that requires people to wear masks in public places in most parts of the state, to guard against spread of the coronavirus.
Mississippi board sets timeline to start medical marijuana
Regulations for a medical marijuana program in Mississippi will be in place by a July 1 deadline, members of the state Board of Health said Wednesday. But they cautioned that it’s unclear how soon marijuana might be available to patients.
Voice of the people: Bonnie Oppenheimer
Views proposed voter roll legislation as punishment I remember the year my mother died. Her neighbor called me in late October and said my mother
Reeves skeptical on Biden plan addressing vaccine disparity
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he’s skeptical about a new federal effort to reduce racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Mississippi bills still alive: Liquor, guns, pecan theft
JACKSON — Mississippi legislators could allow home delivery of beer, wine and liquor. But they are still holding out against letting grocery stores sell wine.
Ex-pharmacist in Mississippi sentenced in pain cream fraud
A former Mississippi pharmacist was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud involving pain cream and other medications.
Mississippi considers longer postpartum Medicaid coverage
Mississippi legislators are trying to improve the health of new mothers and their babies by allowing women who are enrolled in Medicaid to keep that coverage for up to a year after giving birth — an increase from the current limit of 60 days.
Red velvet for your valentine
On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two.
Family-friendly foods fit for Lent
As families ponder Lenten recipes fit for the season with flavorful seafood as a filling protein, one important aspect to take into account is the kid-friendliness of the dish.
