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Mississippi News Group: News That Matters
U.S. Sen .Cindy Hyde-Smith is again pushing to make the “spring forward” of Daylight Savings Time a permanent thing.
Read moreThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on March 3, 2023.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreLast 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.
Read moreA Pascagoula man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine,
Read moreOne lucky Mississippi Lottery player wrapped up February with a big win by matching all five numbers from Tuesday’s Mississippi Match 5 drawing worth an impressive $272,152.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is recognizing the week of March 1-7, 2023, as Weights and Measures Week.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced Will Craft, of Brandon, as director of its Public Affairs Division.
Read moreRaymond Brooks has announced his candidacy for State Representative in Mississippi’s 118th House district:
Read moreGov. Tate Reeves today signed House Bill 1125 – the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures Act.
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