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Attorney General Lynn Fitch this week joined a 46-state coalition in asking a state court to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to fully comply with an ongoing investigation into whether the company violated consumer protection laws.

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Create an escape plan for the entire family

March 7, 2023 Bob Bakken

Daylight Saving Time happens Sunday morning and is a good reminder to test smoke alarms and talk to your family about what to do if there is a fire.

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Natchez honored by Mississippi Historical Society

March 7, 2023 Bob Bakken

Mississippi Historical Society honored the Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture, and the City of Natchez as winners of the 2023 Award of Merit on Friday, March 3, at its 2023 annual meeting in Jackson.

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Mississippi tax rate among highest in the nation

March 7, 2023 Bob Bakken

Americans are facing the annual Tax Day, which this year is April 18, when income taxes at the federal and state level are due.

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Hyde-Smith co-sponsors permanent Daylight Savings Time bill

March 4, 2023 Bob Bakken

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

March 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

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

March 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

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

March 3, 2023 Bob Bakken

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

March 2, 2023 Bob Bakken

A Pascagoula man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine,

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Mississippi Match 5 jackpot hit

March 1, 2023 Bob Bakken

One 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.

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Suspect Pleads Guilty in Death of Ole Miss Student Jimmie “Jay” Lee

Colder Weather Moving In: What North Mississippi Needs to Know

Trump Administration Reportedly Exploring Sale of Federal Student Loan Portfolio

Harris: How to avoid overspending during the holidays