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Business

Tennessee Valley Authority says it won’t power Mississippi medical pot businesses

One of the main suppliers of wholesale electricity in north Mississippi says it is uncertain whether it can provide power to facilities that grow marijuana ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, February 7, 2022 11:55 am

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Mississippi considers college aid for foster youth

Most states already offer scholarships or tuition waivers for young people who have spent time in the foster care system. Mississippi could join that list ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, February 7, 2022 9:02 am

Business

Mississippi medical marijuana licensing set to start by June

Days after Mississippi became the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana, the state Health Department said Friday it is working to develop its part of ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, February 4, 2022 2:32 pm

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Governor Reeves signs law allowing medical marijuana

Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the legislation ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, February 3, 2022 9:06 am

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Mississippi reports 11th pediatric COVID-19 death

An 11th pediatric coronavirus death in Mississippi was confirmed Tuesday by state health officials. The Mississippi State Department of Health said none of the patients ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 2:21 pm

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Hospital group: Mississippi nurses are leaving in droves

A Mississippi hospital association is sounding the alarm over nursing vacancies. There are nearly 3,000 registered nurse vacancies in Mississippi. The exodus of nurses is ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, January 31, 2022 8:47 am

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Medical marijuana bill passes, heads to Mississipi governor

Mississippi lawmakers are sending their governor a bill that would create a medical marijuana program for people with serious medical conditions. If it becomes law, ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, January 27, 2022 9:26 am

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Mississippi has 10th pediatric death from COVID-19

The Mississippi Health Department said Wednesday that a child has died of COVID-19. This was the state’s 10th pediatric death from the coronavirus since pandemic ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, January 27, 2022 9:07 am

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Governor Reeves outlines priorities in State of State

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says cutting taxes, supporting education and improving infrastructure are among his priorities this year. “We tell every young parent: We will ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:07 pm

Business

Walmart to build new fulfillment center in Mississippi city

More jobs are coming to north Mississippi where Walmart has plans to build a new fulfillment center. The company on Thursday said it is spending ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:46 pm

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Mississippi working on plans for pandemic relief money

Mississippi senators are taking the first steps toward spending some of the $1.8 billion the state is receiving from the federal government for pandemic relief. ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 9:48 am

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Governor Reeves signs bill for congressional remap

Governor Tate Reeves on Monday signed a bill that redraws the boundaries of the state’s four congressional districts to account for changes in population. The ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, January 24, 2022 2:41 pm

Education

Bill banning critical race theory goes to Mississippi Senate

A Mississippi Senate committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would ban schools from teaching critical race theory, even though the state superintendent of education ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, January 21, 2022 10:28 am

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Mississippi House OKs bill on equal pay for women and men

Mississippi employers would be required to pay women and men the same amount of money for the same work, under a bill that passed the ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, January 21, 2022 10:20 am

Business

Medical marijuana moves 1 step closer in Mississippi

Mississippi is moving closer to joining most other states in allowing people to use marijuana to relieve medical conditions, however a few local politicians have ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, January 20, 2022 9:23 am

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Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on

Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off. The recall covers ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 1:50 pm

Business

New Albany furniture manufacturer expanding, adding jobs

A Mississippi furniture manufacturer is embarking on a nearly $6.6 million expansion. Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery in New Albany plans to add 75 jobs over ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 9:35 am

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Supreme Court halts Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped a major push by the Biden administration to boost the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination rate, a requirement that employees at large ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, January 14, 2022 10:01 am

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Medical marijuana proposal moves to Mississippi Senate

A bill to create a medical marijuana program is headed for debate in the Mississippi Senate in coming days. Senate Bill 2095 passed the Senate ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, January 14, 2022 9:37 am

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Mississippi House panel OKs bill to phase out income tax

The Mississippi House is working on a proposal to phase out the state income tax, reduce the sales tax on groceries and increase the sales ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, January 13, 2022 10:09 am

Education

Teacher pay raise plan moves forward at Mississippi Capitol

The Mississippi House acted quickly Wednesday to approve a bill that would increase teacher pay, nudging ahead of senators who are working on a separate ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, January 13, 2022 8:56 am

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Mississippi sets patient transfer order amid COVID-19 surge

The Mississippi Health Department on Tuesday ordered all hospitals in the state to allow the transfer of critically ill patients, an effort to help people ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:26 pm

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