MDOT relaunches litter campaign
The campaign is being relaunched with the hope to make an immediate impact on reducing litter in Mississippi.
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Mississippi Forestry Commission urges public to be fire aware in dry conditions
With the potential for increased wildfires, the MFC is working diligently to prevent and combat potential threats.
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State residents have second-least amount of credit card debt
The only state sitting better off than Mississippi is West Virginia.
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State among least expensive for living expenses
Hawaii is the most expensive state for living expenses, with Hawaii residents paying an average 50 percent above the national average.
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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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Supersized Mega Millions jackpot an estimated $1.35 billion
If a player wins Friday’s jackpot, it will be the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
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Apelah seeks Mississippi foster families for special needs children
More than 4,000 Mississippi children are living in foster care or are currently in need of placement with foster-care families.
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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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State ranks second for prime working-age employment gains since 2020
In June 2023, Mississippi’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low for the fourth month in a row.
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Dispensary owner charged with controlled substance sale, possession
This outcome resulted from a collaborative month-long investigation involving the Mississippi ABC, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Saltillo Police Department, and North Mississippi Narcotics Unit.
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