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Event to reconnect Lauderdale residents with unclaimed property
Lynn Fitch, the state treasurer, and the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors will host an event that allows ... Read more
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Education
School board matches funds for West Lauderdale hitting facility
The Lauderdale County Board of Education voted Thursday night to match funds raised by community members to build ... Read more
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Grant to enhance EMCC Wellness Center and install outdoor fitness equipment
SCOOBA — The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation has awarded a grant totaling nearly $265,000 ... Read more
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Five indicted for allegedly defrauding Dolly Parton’s foundation
Last year, Dolly Parton set up a foundation to help people who lost their homes in the wildfires ... Read more
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5 ways to stretch your disaster relief dollars
Many Americans want to help the people suffering from recent natural disasters in the U.S. and elsewhere. Read more
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City of Meridian considering water rate hike
The City of Meridian will consider a water-rate increase for fiscal year 2018. “I do anticipate a raise ... Read more
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Special session won’t spell relief for retired teachers in Texas
AUSTIN — Thousands of retired Texas teachers will face health-insurance costs that more than double starting in January, ... Read more
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Massachusetts lawmakers want more money for local hospitals
BOSTON — Dozens of acute care hospitals will get payouts from a fund created to keep them competitive ... Read more
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Working To fight global warming, one dam at a time
Scientists working to find ways to fight global warming are enlisting a powerful partner: Mother Nature herself. Read more
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Coal state legislators encouraged Congress will continue retired miners health benefits
WASHINGTON – Coal state lawmakers said Tuesday they’re cautiously optimistic Congress will preserve health care for 23,000 retired ... Read more