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First case of U.K. variant strain detected in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed the first case of the U.K. variant strain of COVID-19 in…
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A ‘pretty chill’ Peep: Pet rooster reunited with owner after going missing in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. — When a visiting rooster flew the coop, the people of Cullman stepped up to help…
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Most recipients of financial aid in Mississippi are from wealthier families
In 2018, Jennifer Rogers warned a task force of lawmakers and college presidents that state financial aid had…
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State missed out on $7 billion when it didn’t expand Medicaid. Will that figure jump to $20 billion?
KOSCIUSKO — Dr. Tim Alford knew that Mississippians were struggling to get health care before he began working…
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Lawmakers want to privatize liquor sales, allow home delivery
Mississippi lawmakers are considering withdrawing the state from the liquor and wine business, letting private industry take over…
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Senate passes teacher pay raise
The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a $1,000 a year teacher pay raise that will bring starting…
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Drug overdose deaths explode; some experts blame COVID-19
COVID-19 may be the fuel propelling an explosion in drug overdose deaths in Mississippi and nationally. It’s been…
Nation And World
Trump impeached for second time; Mississippi House Republicans stick with president
In the second impeachment vote of President Donald Trump in less than a year, all three of Mississippi’s…
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Lawmakers consider privatizing Mississippi’s underfunded state parks
Lawmakers are trying to figure out how to revive Mississippi’s state parks, which have suffered from years of…
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Tobacco ban ends at state prisons
Mississippi officials are hoping that lifting the ban on smoking inside prison will help curb the huge contraband…