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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
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Andy Gipson, State Ag Commissioner and 2027 gubernatorial candidate, comments on RHT funding.
, Gregg Gibbes, hospital CEO
, Newly renovated surgical suite at MGH
, Stan Bulger, former MGH board member.
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law his One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It passed by narrow margins in both chambers of Congress.
Part of the OBBBA is a program called Rural Health Transformation (RHT), promising $50B to states approved for distribution of program funds for which Mississippi qualifies. According to www.cms.gov the monies will be allocated over a period of five years, $10B each year from 2026 through 2030. All 50 states received funding this year.
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Andy Gipson, State Ag Commissioner and 2027 gubernatorial candidate, comments on RHT funding.
, Gregg Gibbes, hospital CEO
, Newly renovated surgical suite at MGH
, Stan Bulger, former MGH board member.
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law his One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It passed by narrow margins in both chambers of Congress.
Part of the OBBBA is a program called Rural Health Transformation (RHT), promising $50B to states approved for distribution of program funds for which Mississippi qualifies. According to www.cms.gov the monies will be allocated over a period of five years, $10B each year from 2026 through 2030. All 50 states received funding this year.
By Beth Pudas on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Andy Gipson, State Ag Commissioner and 2027 gubernatorial candidate, comments on RHT funding.
, Gregg Gibbes, hospital CEO
, Newly renovated surgical suite at MGH
, Stan Bulger, former MGH board member.
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law his One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It passed by narrow margins in both chambers of Congress.
Part of the OBBBA is a program called Rural Health Transformation (RHT), promising $50B to states approved for distribution of program funds for which Mississippi qualifies. According to www.cms.gov the monies will be allocated over a period of five years, $10B each year from 2026 through 2030. All 50 states received funding this year.
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The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on January 6 to address a range of city business, including zoning concerns, law enforcement matters, and city operations.
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The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on January 6 to address a range of city business, including zoning concerns, law enforcement matters, and city operations.
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The Mendenhall Mayor and Board of Aldermen met on January 6 to address a range of city business, including zoning concerns, law enforcement matters, and city operations.
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A suspect has been identified and charged in the Jan. 10 robbery of the Walmart gas station in Yazoo City.
Curtis Williams, 23, of Durant was arrested Monday in Durant after Yazoo City police received tips from the public.
The Yazoo City Police Department's Investigator Captain Artis Harris along with Officer Jamie Langston met with Durant and Kosciusko police officers in Durant and arrested Williams without incident.
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A suspect has been identified and charged in the Jan. 10 robbery of the Walmart gas station in Yazoo City.
Curtis Williams, 23, of Durant was arrested Monday in Durant after Yazoo City police received tips from the public.
The Yazoo City Police Department's Investigator Captain Artis Harris along with Officer Jamie Langston met with Durant and Kosciusko police officers in Durant and arrested Williams without incident.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
A suspect has been identified and charged in the Jan. 10 robbery of the Walmart gas station in Yazoo City.
Curtis Williams, 23, of Durant was arrested Monday in Durant after Yazoo City police received tips from the public.
The Yazoo City Police Department's Investigator Captain Artis Harris along with Officer Jamie Langston met with Durant and Kosciusko police officers in Durant and arrested Williams without incident.
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The IRS said the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers in Mississippi have until April 15 to file both their federal and state income taxes.
The Internal Revenue Service has set Monday, January 26 as the opening of the 2026 federal filing season.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The IRS said the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers in Mississippi have until April 15 to file both their federal and state income taxes.
The Internal Revenue Service has set Monday, January 26 as the opening of the 2026 federal filing season.
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“This is insane execution speed by xAI and the state of Mississippi. We are grateful to Governor Reeves for his support of building xAI at warp speed,” Elon Musk said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) joined xAI Thursday in Southaven to announce Mississippi’s largest corporate investment to date.
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by billionaire businessman Elon Musk, is locating a data center in Southaven to be known as MACROHARDRR.
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“This is insane execution speed by xAI and the state of Mississippi. We are grateful to Governor Reeves for his support of building xAI at warp speed,” Elon Musk said.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) joined xAI Thursday in Southaven to announce Mississippi’s largest corporate investment to date.
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by billionaire businessman Elon Musk, is locating a data center in Southaven to be known as MACROHARDRR.
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Lumberton Police Chief Elsie Cowart said she believes the measure would be “a terrible thing for law enforcement.”
State Rep. Omeria Scott, a 32-year Democratic lawmaker representing Clarke, Jasper and Jones counties, has filed a longshot bill to prohibit Mississippi police officers from using Tasers or stun guns.
In response, Lumberton Police Chief Elsie Cowart said she believes the measure would be “a terrible thing for law enforcement.”
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Lumberton Police Chief Elsie Cowart said she believes the measure would be “a terrible thing for law enforcement.”
State Rep. Omeria Scott, a 32-year Democratic lawmaker representing Clarke, Jasper and Jones counties, has filed a longshot bill to prohibit Mississippi police officers from using Tasers or stun guns.
In response, Lumberton Police Chief Elsie Cowart said she believes the measure would be “a terrible thing for law enforcement.”
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“Options are extremely limited for families who want something better or simply different for their children,” New Hebron Mayor Cindy Bryan told lawmakers. “We now have fewer students, more funding per student and lower performance.”
Members of the Mississippi House Education Committee heard testimony from parents and others invested in education about the potential impacts school choice may have on the state during a hearing held Wednesday afternoon.
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“Options are extremely limited for families who want something better or simply different for their children,” New Hebron Mayor Cindy Bryan told lawmakers. “We now have fewer students, more funding per student and lower performance.”
Members of the Mississippi House Education Committee heard testimony from parents and others invested in education about the potential impacts school choice may have on the state during a hearing held Wednesday afternoon.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Special Olympics Mississippi recently hosted the 2025 Gold Gala at Duling Hall. The event honored the accomplishments of more than 6,000 athletes across the state who compete with Special Olympics Mississippi.
Donna Sims and Rita Martinson, who both have served on the board for more than 25 years, were honored. The evening also included a live auction, dining and music from The Love Notez.
Published on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The IRS said the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions. Taxpayers in Mississippi have until April 15 to file both their federal and state income taxes.
The Internal Revenue Service has set Monday, January 26 as the opening of the 2026 federal filing season.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
