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‘Stronger than ever’: Jackson leadership details ‘massive’ water investment as boil advisory lingers

For decades, Jackson’s drinking water system has slowly crumbled as elected officials failed to put the proper resources…

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Jackson man pleads guilty to carjacking, firearm charges

Jackson, Miss. – A Jackson man pleaded guilty today to carjacking and brandishing a firearm in relation to…

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Physicians say health care crisis ‘engulfs us,’ urge action

As emergency federal pandemic funds for hospitals are dwindling, the health care crisis in Mississippi is progressing, according…

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Leaders want to override several of Reeves’ vetoes

Legislative leaders hope to override Gov. Tate Reeves’ line-item vetoes of projects lawmakers approved last year, including $13…

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Where the state’s record surplus originated and how it can be spent

The Mississippi Legislature began the 2023 session on Tuesday with a mind-boggling $3.9-billion surplus, according to information compiled by the…

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Jackson man pleads guilty in robbery case

A Jackson man has pleaded guilty to waving a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, announced…

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Canton man sentenced in drug case

U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and special agent Brad Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration announced on Tuesday that…

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Session 2023: Hosemann proposes tax refunds, increased ed spending

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann wants to send taxpayers rebate checks up to $500, increase education spending and push…

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Truancy officers face stagnant pay and ‘unmanageable caseloads’

Alison Lanthrip, a school attendance officer for Webster County, was puzzled when a particular student stopped showing up…

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Poultry production value falls just short of $4B

Poultry was already Mississippi’s top agricultural commodity before its overall value increased even more in 2022. The estimated…