Pump price hikes start to slow in state, nation
California remains the state with the most expensive gas per gallon, at an average of $5.057.
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Nationwide emergency alert test to be held in October
The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.
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Mississippi one of the best states to retire to
The report puts Midwest and Southern states near the top and the Northeast and Western states by and large found themselves near the bottom.
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Wicker: Celebrates JROTC Program
The state hosts over 75 JROTC units run by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and now the Coast Guard.
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Mega Millions Now Up to Estimated $910 Million
The Mega Millions® jackpot has climbed to an estimated $910 million with an estimated cash value of $464.2 for the drawing tonight, Friday, July 28.
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Wicker: Defends Supreme Court Independence
The public does damage to the Court’s reputation when citizens respect only decisions with which they agree.
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Wicker: Cheers recent Supreme Court decisions
These decisions reinforced important principles like separation of powers, personal responsibility, and individual conscience.
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Supreme Court rules for Colorado web designer
Justices ruled in favor of a Colorado web developer who said she had a First Amendment right to refuse a gay couple as a client because of her religious beliefs.
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Flag Day celebrated in the United States
President Woodrow Wilson issued a Presidential proclamation in 1916 establishing Flag Day on June 14.
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Wicker: promotes merit over quotas at the Pentagon
Merit Act legislation would keep the Department of Defense from prioritizing demographics above accomplishment.
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