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The AG’s office is requesting less funding for the next fiscal year but wants the Legislature to provide salary increases to help retain and attract staff.
For the second consecutive year, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has requested less funding than the prior year, asking lawmakers only for an increase in salaries given the loss of attorneys to higher-paying jobs.
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Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wants to see state government restructured. The Senate is starting on that path by eliminating boards that are no longer relevant.
The Mississippi Senate is fast-tracking a top priority of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) early in the session, that being the streamlining of state government.
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Below is an opinion column by Chris Brown:
Northern PSC Commissioner Chris Brown says nuclear energy is the future of large-scale power generation. Serious nations know it.
America’s economy is entering a new phase: one that requires enormous amounts of reliable electricity. Artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, military installations, and modern infrastructure all depend on power that is available every hour of every day, no matter the weather.
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More than 30 states have passed “Tim Tebow” laws, allowing homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. It is up for consideration in Mississippi again this legislative session.
Empower Mississippi will be hosting sports icon and education freedom supporter Tim Tebow during its annual summit this week in the capital city.
Grant Callen, CEO and Founder of Empower Mississippi, said this year’s Empower Solutions Summit will be held on January 21 at the Westin in Jackson from 7:30 a.m. until noon.
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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
If the Mississippi Legislature is attempting to “defund” or “pillage” Mississippi’s public schools, they really suck at it. Per pupil spending, via state appropriations, has increased by a whopping 73 percent in a decade.
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Headquartered in Ecru, AFM has over 45 years of experience manufacturing upholstered residential furniture, including leather offerings designed for high-volume retail environments.
Memphis-based SouthWorth Capital Management announced Monday that it was acquiring American Furniture Manufacturing (AFM) and its family of companies headquartered in Ecru, Mississippi.
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Lt. Governor Hosemann touted the legislation on social media after the vote, saying, “State government should be efficient, accountable, and focused on results, not burdened by unnecessary bureaucracy.”
With only one question about funding, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation by unanimous vote Monday afternoon that could eliminate nearly two dozen boards deemed “obsolete.”
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Mississippi Lottery send $13.2 million to state in December
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said it finished 2025 on a high note, announcing a December transfer of $13.2 million to the State of Mississippi.
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The Grenada Campus of Holmes Community College held their Practical Nursing Pinning on Dec. 10 in the Corey Forum on the Grenada Campus. Two Yazoo County residents , Toni Cage and Brittany Hubbard, were recognized during the ceremony.
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From its start with just three buildings to its current role as a multi-campus educational leader, Holmes Community College is celebrating 100 years of preparing students for success. It is a milestone that honors a century of history while also celebrating the college's dynamic future.
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Congratulations to Candace Smith of Yazoo City on being named to the Belhaven University Fall 2025 President's List.
Smith is among a select number of students named to the President's List.
To be eligible for the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 grade point average while taking a full course load of at least 12 semester hours.
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Caleb Cotten, 3 years old, killed this deer hunting with his dad Tre Cotten in Lexington.
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“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
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1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
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A ceremony was held at First Baptist Church with the unveiling of the plaque of Mrs. Joan Turner for her many years of ministry at the church’s Christian Service Center. She served as director of the Center until her health no longer allowed her to carry on her service.
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The Yazoo County Board of Supervisors recognized Dave Collins, president of the Yazoo Laymen’s Association, for providing prayer during a recent board meeting. Collins is pictured with Supervisor Joseph Thomas Jr.
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Rebecca (Roo) Walker-Moir, granddaughter of Thomas and Kaye Odom of Yazoo City and daughter of Stacey Walker of Canton, Mississippi, earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, through the Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education.
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Today is my 44th birthday, and I thank God for all the many blessings He has provided me with over the course of my life. I welcome another year, and I intend to make the most of it. The older you get, it seems the more appreciative you are for the days and people you are provided with in life.
We kept it simple this year with the celebrations. A nice dinner with my husband Jason and our three kids was all I requested.
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We mourn the passing of an incredible community servant, a dedicated civic leader and a contagious personality that left everyone in his path happier after speaking with him.
The sudden passing of banking leader Phil Williams is a difficult one for us to cover at The Herald. He was such a force within our local community and beyond. And we offer prayers to his family and loved ones during this time.
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One city alderman said that public safety within Yazoo City is his top priority, adding that he was the sole opposing vote against the recent appointment of Patrick Jaco as the city’s new police chief.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed Patrick Jaco, who has served as the interim police chief since last October, during a special call meeting on Dec. 30. However, Alderman Jammie McCoy was the sole opposing vote to this appointment.
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