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How public education fared during the 2021 legislative session
Before Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann finished his post-legislative session press conference on April 1, education advocates and politicos ... Read more
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Local News
Greater Meridian Health Clinic to receive more than $2.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds
The federal government will grant the Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc. $2,544,875 as part of the recently passed ... Read more
Local News
Declining enrollment, increased absences threaten public school funding
Schools across the state saw massive drops in student attendance in the fall semester, and more than half ... Read more
Business
The MAX receives $3k grant
The MAX of Meridian has been awarded a $3,000 South Arts Organizational Impact Grant from the Mississippi Arts ... Read more
Local News
Community Foundations announce COVID-19 grant program
The Community Foundations COVID-19 Grant Program was established in the 2020 legislative session under the Community Foundations Act. ... Read more
Columns
BOBBY HARRISON: Reeves depends on opinion of old rival Hood to ensure education funding
During last year’s gubernatorial election, Republican candidate Tate Reeves could not find much positive to say about ... Read more
Business
Rutledge meets with Tate in Jackson
Submitted photo Lauderdale County District 5 Supervisor Kyle Rutledge met with State Sen. Jeff Tate on June 11 to discuss possible funding ... Read more
Lifestyles
Mississippi Arts Commission to provide economic relief for arts sector in Mississippi
JACKSON – The Mississippi Arts Commission is announcing a special round of funding to provide relief to Mississippi’s ... Read more
Columns
BOBBY HARRISON: Espy says Hyde-Smith blasting Democrats for advocating for what she supports in COVID-19 relief bill
While the coronavirus has brought a halt to in-person campaigning for the November general election, incumbent Republican Sen. ... Read more
Business
East Mississippi airports in line for CARE funds during COVID-19 crisis
Several airports in East Mississippi are in line for federal aid to offset revenue losses during the COVID-19 ... Read more