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

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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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Wicker bill would fund Veteran Housing projects

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On Wed, 02/17/2021 - 03:00 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), on Thursday announced the State Veterans Homes Relief Act, legislation that would provide funding to address the current backlog of State Veterans Home (SVH) projects.

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Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, left, and Ty James, PSC Chief Policy Advisor.

Ty James joins office of Commissioner Brandon Presley

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On Tue, 02/16/2021 - 12:00 PM

Ty James, former Senior Legislative Assistant and Press Secretary for U.S. Representative Bennie G. Thompson has joined the Office of Commissioner Brandon Presley as Chief Policy Advisor for Commissioner Brandon Presley.

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Bennie Thompson holds hearings on cybersecurity

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On Tue, 02/16/2021 - 03:00 AM

The Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G.

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Clarksdale city election ballot set

By Floyd Ingram, READ MORE > 1,748 Reads
On Fri, 02/12/2021 - 02:30 PM

The slate is set for the Clarksdale Municipal Election with 15 candidates seeking the offices of mayor, commissioner and party posts

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Hyde-Smith Committee Assignments set

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On Fri, 02/12/2021 - 02:00 PM

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Supervisor and Sheriff square off at meeting

By Floyd Ingram, READ MORE > 8,691 Reads
On Fri, 02/12/2021 - 06:00 AM

It started as a productive work session but ended up with shouting and accusations between Sheriff Charles Jones and Dist. 3 Supervisor Derrell Washington.

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CHARLES DUNAGIN: Don't call them poor politicians

By Charles Dunagin, READ MORE > 2,806 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 03:00 AM

Thanks to Luke Ramseth for reminding me of an old story, probably apocryphal, which I’ll relate later in this column.

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Jonestown talks sewer issues, home repairs

By Josh Troy, READ MORE > 3,895 Reads
On Mon, 02/08/2021 - 03:00 AM

Looks, safety and functionality of the town highlighted discussion during the Jonestown City Council meeting Monday night.
A $450,000 community development block grant (CDBG) to improve sewage in Jonestown did not go as planned.

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith join Senate alliance to protect pro-life policies

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On Sun, 02/07/2021 - 02:10 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), members of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, on Friday joined a group of 48 Senators who signed a letter to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledging their votes to block any legislation that undermines the Hyde Amendment or any other pro-life protections.

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