Columbus Air Force Base opens gates for Freedom Fest to mark America’s 250th
Thousands attended Freedom Fest at Columbus Air Force Base on the Fourth of July as the base opened to the public for the nation’s 250th birthday, WCBI reported.
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Lawmakers gathered Wednesday at the State Capitol to unveil a portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn, the first Republican to hold the post since Reconstruction, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
Read moreSenate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons, a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Mississippi’s judicial districts, is also involved in negotiations to redraw the state’s Supreme Court map, creating a legal conflict.
Read moreDemocrats criticize FEMA associate administrator Gregg Phillips over his controversial statements and claims, questioning his qualifications amid ongoing agency concerns.
Read moreA proposed Mississippi law would create a presumption of equal custody in divorces, supporters say it helps fathers, while critics warn it could harm low-income women and abuse survivors, Mississippi Today reported.
Read moreA portrait of former House Speaker Philip Gunn was unveiled March 25 at the Mississippi State Capitol and will hang in the entrance to the House chamber, Mississippi Today reported.
Read moreA social media post warned that low humidity and moderate winds could raise fire danger this weekend. The post urged people to check for burn bans before any outdoor activity.
Read moreThe City of Tupelo on Thursday reminded parents that a city curfew bars people under 18 from public places during late-night and certain daytime hours, with specified exceptions and potential parental citations under the ordinance.
Read moreMDOT said Courtney Coleman has spent five years managing inventory and filling orders at the District 3 warehouse in Yazoo City to support road crews.
Read moreThe Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said state agencies bought television screens for about $5,800 apiece and announced an internal employee as Purchasing Manager of the Year.
Read moreOrganizers urged donors to mark April 9 as Giving Day, saying gifts will help restore and renew spaces where students learn and prepare for their callings. Supporters can give online at the group’s donation page, organizers said.
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