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MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi Public Library System next week to offer free radon home test kits as part of Radon Action Month.

56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22

The 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo gets underway Friday, January 22, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds.

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 21st, 2021

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

 

Key House leader says Mississippi should cut highest-in-nation grocery tax

House Ways and Means Chair Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia, said if legislators look at reducing or eliminating the income tax this session, they should also explore reducing the 7% sales tax on groceries.

Charter schools receive taxpayer dollars. Should their board members follow state ethics laws?

The Mississippi Ethics Commission says charter school board members are subject to state ethics laws, which prohibit conflicts of interest that could lead to the misspending of public dollars.

  • Pro-Initiative 65 groups say city of Madison's lawsuit could deprive Mississippians of their right to amend the state's constitution via ballot initiative

    By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 719 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:10 AM

    Two new amicus (friend of the court) briefs filed by the original sponsor of the Initiative 65 and the conservative policy group Americans for Prosperity were filed this week in an attempt to convince the state Supreme Court not to kill the state’s medical marijuana program before it can begin.

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  • SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads

    By Sid Salter - Mississippi State University, READ MORE > 333 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:45 AM

    OPINION column by: Sid Salter

    At noon today with the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Democrats will control the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives and narrowly the U.S. Senate.

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  • Gov. Reeves names permanent head of state’s economic development agency

    By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 438 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:36 AM

    Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday appointed John Rounsaville as permanent Mississippi Development Authority director after Rounsaville served as interim since May.

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  • Court of Appeals decisions - January 19, 2021

    By Press Release - Mississippi Court of Appeals, READ MORE > 455 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:01 AM

    Mississippi Court of Appeals

    January 19, 2021

     

    McCarty, David Neil, J.
    2020-KM-00087-COA
     

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  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 20th, 2021

    READ MORE > 360 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 09:38 AM

    Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

     

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  • How do we all end up with so much stuff?

    By Danny O'Fallon, READ MORE > 344 Reads
    On Wed, 01/20/2021 - 09:16 AM

    I would never categorize myself as a “hoarder” (per se)--but my wife surely does. To me, a hoarder is much too harsh a word because it sounds more like someone who needs medication or therapy to fix it. A “pack rat” is probably a little closer to my description.

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  • Hyde-Smith: Additional $63.6 Million for Army Corps Work in Miss., Including $9.2 Million for Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps

    By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 3,067 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 06:06 PM

    U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss) today reported that the U.S.

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  • Douglas Carswell, new president of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy

    Freedom today is under attack

    By Douglas Carswell - Mississippi Center for Public Policy, READ MORE > 635 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 05:51 PM

    OPINION COLUMN by Douglas Carswell:

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  • Columbia Police Chief Michael Kelly discusses Operation Sparrow. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

    Operation Sparrow sends 10 to 'nest'

    By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 744 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 05:37 PM

    Over the weekend, the Columbia Police Department conducted a child exploitation/human trafficking sting that netted 10 felony arrests.

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  • Two legislators test positive for COVID-19, lawmakers begin receiving vaccines

    By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 577 Reads
    On Tue, 01/19/2021 - 04:55 PM

    A Mississippi state senator and a state representative have tested positive for COVID-19, Mississippi Today confirmed on Tuesday, prompting concerns that another Capitol virus outbreak could occur.

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MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

By Press Release - MSDH , READ MORE > 251 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:54 AM

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi Public Library System next week to offer free radon home test kits as part of Radon Action Month.

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Diversity discussed at city meeting

The topic of diversity, or the lack thereof, was discussed Tuesday night at the Columbia Board of… READ MORE

Columbia police squad cars get makeovers
Museum expanding and refurbishing
Community Calendar: January 9, 2021
Ware named new General Manager at PRVEPA
Marion General gets COVID vaccine

Sports

Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.

You’ve probably heard this said many different ways by many different football players, coaches and… READ MORE

In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
East Marion suffocated by stingy defense
CA win streak up to 9
Lady Trojans back after a month

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No bond in double murder

Justice Court Judge Brandon Rowell denied bond for John Henry Wells, who is accused of murdering… READ MORE

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MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

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Key House leader says Mississippi should cut highest-in-nation grocery tax
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Governor Tate Reeves Makes Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Tate Reeves made a statement in regards to the COVID-19 vaccine plan: "Vaccines are… READ MORE

OPINION: Attack on capitol fueled by Internet conspiracy theories
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CA splits doubleheader

Despite being on spring break, the Columbia Academy Cougars got to play a doubleheader last week… READ MORE

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Land Transactions:December 31, 2020

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