Hyde-Smith co-sponsors permanent Daylight Savings Time bill
U.S. Sen .Cindy Hyde-Smith is again pushing to make the “spring forward” of Daylight Savings Time a permanent thing.
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MEMA releases severe weather damage report
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on March 3, 2023.
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Senate Weekly Report
In the ninth week of the Mississippi Legislative Session, the Senate debated bills on the floor, met in committees and met the Feb. 28, 2023, deadline for committees to report general bills and constitutional amendments originating in the House.
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McRae: Unclaimed Savings Bond Act will unleash billions for Americans
Last year the Unclaimed Savings Bond Act became law as part of the annual federal funding bill. This will help Americans claim over $29 billion in matured, unredeemed savings bonds currently held by the U.S. Treasury, including an estimated $215 million belonging to Mississippians. Matured bonds are those that are no longer earning interest.
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Man faces 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute Meth
A Pascagoula man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine,
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National Weights and Measures Week
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is recognizing the week of March 1-7, 2023, as Weights and Measures Week.
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Will Craft named MDOT Public Affairs Division Director
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced Will Craft, of Brandon, as director of its Public Affairs Division.
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March Lottery scratch-off games bring nostalgia and fun prizes
Three new scratch-off games full of nostalgia and winnings are heading to Lottery retailers, starting Tuesday, March 7.
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Alabama man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
A Grand Bay, Alabama man pled guilty to possession of child pornography.
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MS PTAC updates to MS APEX Accelerator
The Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Center has a new name: Mississippi APEX Accelerator.
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