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Economists: GDP, income, population would drop from Reeves’ income tax elimination proposal

A new report from economists with the state’s university system says Mississippi’s economy, personal income and population would decline under Gov.

Auditor makes arrest in massive embezzlement, fraud case in Tunica

Authorities from the State Auditor’s office have arrested a Tunica man in what State Auditor Shad White said is the second largest demand letter for return of funds in the state’s history.

Clarksdale Wildcats fall to Itawamba in playoffs

Clarksdale High School relied on the 3-point field goal and that was not in coach Farrington Hill’s game plan Tuesday night.

Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive

The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and there are plenty of issues still in play, including reform of the state’s alcohol distribution system, a first step towar

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 25, 2021

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  • Economists: GDP, income, population would drop from Reeves’ income tax elimination proposal

    By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 3,176 Reads
    On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 04:51 PM

    A new report from economists with the state’s university system says Mississippi’s economy, personal income and population would decline under Gov. Tate Reeves’ proposal to phase out individual income tax over a decade.

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  • Auditor makes arrest in massive embezzlement, fraud case in Tunica

    By Floyd Ingram, READ MORE > 2,732 Reads
    On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 03:00 PM

    Authorities from the State Auditor’s office have arrested a Tunica man in what State Auditor Shad White said is the second largest demand letter for return of funds in the state’s history.

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  • Clarksdale Wildcats fall to Itawamba in playoffs

    By Josh Troy, READ MORE > 1,523 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 05:00 PM

    Clarksdale High School relied on the 3-point field goal and that was not in coach Farrington Hill’s game plan Tuesday night.
    That proved costly as the Wildcats (7-6, 3-3), a No. 2 seed, were eliminated in the first round of the MHSAA basketball playoffs with a 55-50 home loss to Itawamba Agricultural High School.

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  • Denetra LaShae Dickerson

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    On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 01:27 PM

    Denetra LaShae Dickerson, 18, of Clarksdale died Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.

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  • The Legislature is approaching a critical deadline Tuesday for general bills from the other chamber to pass out of committee.

    Legislature closes in on critical deadline with bills that reform the ABC system and state income tax still alive

    By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 847 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:04 AM

    The Mississippi Legislature’s annual session is down to its final month and there are plenty of issues still in play, including reform of the state’s alcohol distribution system, a first step toward the elimination of the state’s income tax and several more that deal with the occupational licensing.

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  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 25, 2021

    READ MORE > 561 Reads
    On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 09:42 AM

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

     

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  • Police investigate two business burglaries

    By Floyd Ingram, READ MORE > 524 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 02:45 PM

    Clarksdale Police are investigating two commercial burglaries that occurred this week.
    The most recent burglary was discovered Tuesday morning when officers were called to 316 John Lee Hooker Drive and a break-in at the Care Station.

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  • Pat Walton Denton

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    On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 02:46 PM

    Pat Walton Denton, 73, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, Tenn.  Pat was born Feb. 10, 1948.

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  • MDE: State Board Opens Public Comment on ACT WorkKeys, Career Preparation Indicator

    By Press Release - Mississippi Department of Education, READ MORE > 446 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:46 AM

    Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Education:

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  • Optometrists will be able to expand their scope of practice under a bill passed by the Senate Thursday.

    Bill that would expand scope of practice for optometrists passes Senate

    By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 436 Reads
    On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 04:07 PM

    The Senate passed an amended House bill Thursday that could give optometrists the ability to prescribe medication and perform procedures that were previously prohibited to them.

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  • Coahoma COVID cases decline for second week in a row

    By Floyd Ingram, READ MORE > 336 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:45 PM

    The Coahoma County COVID-19 case curve decline again this week with the county reporting a dramatic drop in cases over the past two weeks and only one death due to the disease in February.

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  • Mississippi Covid-19 Update : February 26, 2021

    By Press Release - MSDH, READ MORE > 306 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:33 AM

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

     

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  • Coahoma downs JZ George, Pisgah, faces New Site Saturday

    By Josh Troy, READ MORE > 306 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 04:30 PM

    Coahoma County High School boys basketball coach Derrick Moore was so confident his team could win the first round of the Class 2A MHSAA playoffs to the point where he did not play all his starters at one time.

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  • Congressman Guest Stands with Women, People of Faith in Vote Against H.R. 5

    By Press Release - Congressman Michael Guest, READ MORE > 260 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:47 AM

    Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest on Friday voted against H.R. 5. Entitled the “Equality Act” by House Democrats, Congressman Guest cited the complications the bill would create for women, religious institutions, and pro-life protections in his opposition.

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  • Weather warms after record winter storm

    By Josh Troy, READ MORE > 255 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 02:30 PM

    Sunny skies and a 50-degree temperatures were welcomed this week after eight inches of snow fell and temperatures dipped into the single digits across Clarksdale last week and activities throughout the community were shut down.

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  • ‘Food that’s going to stick to your ribs’: The significance of soul food in Yalobusha County

    By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, READ MORE > 237 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 04:07 PM

    Marie Gaston still remembers all the food her parents cooked when she was growing up. The aromas of fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, candied yams and fried potatoes often floated from the kitchen. Gaston said her parents cooked full meals like this nearly every day.

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  • Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Introduce ‘Save Democracy Act’ to Restore Confidence in Elections

    By Press Release - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, READ MORE > 146 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:38 PM

    Below is a press release from Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith:

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  • Wicker, Hyde-Smith Ask DOD to Commit to Navy Shipbuilding Requirements

    By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 144 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:30 PM

    Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:

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  • Wicker, Hyde-Smith & Guest Announce $5.26 Million for Rural Health, Education Projects

    By Press Release - Senators Hyde-Smith and Wicker, READ MORE > 143 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:36 PM

    Below is a press release from Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker:

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  • Wicker Leads Push for Local Infrastructure

    By Senator Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 142 Reads
    On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 03:40 PM

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Clarksdale Wildcats fall to Itawamba in playoffs

By Josh Troy , READ MORE > 1,523 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 05:00 PM

Clarksdale High School relied on the 3-point field goal and that was not in coach Farrington Hill’s game plan Tuesday night.

That proved costly as the Wildcats (7-6, 3-3), a No. 2 seed, were eliminated in the first round of the MHSAA basketball playoffs with a 55-50 home loss to Itawamba Agricultural High School.

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