Mississippi revenue dips slightly in May but remains above estimates
Mississippi’s monthly revenue fell slightly below projections but still exceeds the fiscal year estimate by more than $177 million, according to state officials.
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Mississippi State Rep. Price Wallace dies at 60
Rep. Price Wallace, a legislator representing Rankin and Simpson counties since 2018, has died, according to House Speaker Jason White. Wallace was known for his work on election reforms and support for agriculture.
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Judge orders special election in Hinds County after finding mishandled primary materials
Special Judge Barry Ford ordered a special election for the Hinds County District 2 supervisor seat within 45 days, saying mishandling of 2023 Democratic primary materials made the winner unverifiable.
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Republicans win redistricting fight; voters will decide control of House
Republicans enacted new congressional maps that could net the party additional seats, but whether they keep the House majority will be decided by voters in November, The Associated Press reports.
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Mississippi Rep. Price Wallace, advocate for ballot initiative, dies at 64
Mississippi Rep. Price Wallace, a Republican lawmaker known for his efforts to restore the state’s ballot initiative process and his advocacy for agriculture, has died at age 64, House Speaker Jason White announced.
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Phi Theta Kappa chapter donates $2,700 to North Mississippi Red Cross
Members of Northeast’s Iota Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa presented a $2,700 donation to the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross, Northeast said.
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Mississippi Auditor Applauds Sentencing in $400,000 School Embezzlement Case
State Auditor Shad White praised the sentencing of two former superintendents and a teacher who prosecutors say embezzled nearly $400,000 from the state Department of Education.
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Mississippi agency: One week left to apply for winter storm assistance
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said residents in counties hit by the Jan. 23-27 winter storms have one week to apply for assistance. Applications are accepted online, by phone, via the FEMA app or at Disaster Service Centers in specified counties.
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Mississippi DOT honors assistant engineer for bridge safety efforts
MDOT recognizes Paul Purvis, assistant construction engineer in District 6, for his work managing projects and advocating for bridge safety across southeast Mississippi.
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Intermittent lane closures set on I-55 in Panola County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said northbound and southbound lanes of I-55 will have 15-minute intermittent lane closures between Enid Dam (Exit 233) and Hentz Road (Exit 237) from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 9.
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Man charged in theft, burglary in Tupelo
A man has been arrested in connection with a vehicle theft and a commercial burglary in Tupelo, authorities said.
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Burnside Music Festival organizers thank West Glass Co. for VIP sponsorship
Organizers of the Burnside Music Festival thanked West Glass Co. for serving as a VIP tent sponsor and said the support helps mark the festival’s 100th anniversary in Historic Downtown Ripley.
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Shake It Up Ice Cream to vend at Burnside Music Festival in Ripley
Shake It Up Ice Cream will serve ice cream at the Burnside Music Festival on Saturday, June 6, organizers said. The vendor will be at Blues Alley as part of the festival’s 100-year celebration in Historic Downtown Ripley.
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NEMCC Adult Education Graduate Becomes Pharmacy Technician
NEMCC Adult Education said 2024 graduate Shiloh McDonald earned a high school equivalency diploma and has since obtained pharmacy technician certification and taken a job at a pharmacy in Iuka.
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Northeast trustees attend MACCT conference in Biloxi
Members of Northeast’s board of trustees are attending the Mississippi Association of Community College Trustees’ annual conference in Biloxi, the college said.
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Promise offers text reminders to help manage case information
Promise said its text tool sends reminders to help recipients complete change reporting forms. The program encouraged people to opt in to receive the messages.
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Crash Blocks Southbound Lanes of I-59 in Pearl River County
A crash early Wednesday on Interstate 59 near Exit 19 has blocked all southbound lanes, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes while detours remain in place.
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Residents asked to report wind, hail or flood damage in Cash, Ark., and Tishomingo, Miss.
A posted notice asked residents in Cash, Ark., Tishomingo, Miss., and other highlighted areas to submit photos, locations and times for wind, hail or flood damage from storms the previous day.
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Trump faces mounting legal and political challenges in a turbulent week
Former President Donald Trump encountered setbacks in courts and from his own party, amid controversial proposals and public criticism.
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Hilton and Becerra lead in California governor race as votes are still being counted
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead in early primary returns for California governor, with results still unofficial and votes being tallied.
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