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Medicaid agency poised to extend contract with Centene, embattled insurer and big campaign donor

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Medicaid agency poised to extend contract with Centene, embattled insurer and big campaign donor Image brandonsup Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:31 AM Body

Mississippi’s contract with Centene, an insurance company state officials are currently investigating over suspicions it overcharges taxpayers to boost its profits, is set to expire at the end of June, providing an opportunity for the state to end business with the company.

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Rocket fuel producer Adranos increasing testing operations in McHenry, Mississippi

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Rocket fuel producer Adranos increasing testing operations in McHenry, Mississippi Image brandonsup Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:31 AM Body

Below is a press release from the Mississippi Development Authority:

The project is a $1.35 million corporate investment and will create 25 new jobs.

Solid rocket fuel innovator Adranos, Inc., is expanding its rocket motor research and development operations in McHenry.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : May 04, 2021

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : May 04, 2021 Image brandonsup Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:25 AM Body

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

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Subtle Changes: Madison artist sees color changes and shifts to overcome vision while painting

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Subtle Changes: Madison artist sees color changes and shifts to overcome vision while painting Image Adrienne Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:17 AM Body

Terri Hester Cribb is an artist living in Madison. Her vibrant paintings line the halls of Madison Square Center for the Arts, where her studio is and where she paints and teaches. Being legally blind, Cribb is celebrated as an inspiration by artists who know her.

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Federal officials to address issues with water system at council meeting

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Federal officials to address issues with water system at council meeting Image Adrienne Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:01 AM Body

Federal officials will address the Jackson City Council at its meeting on May 11 concerning its order issued concerning significant deficiencies in the water system.

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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Mississippi Department of Transportation Announce Transition Team

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Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety:

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Mississippi’s economy is rebounding, but growth expected to slow

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Mississippi’s economy is rebounding, but growth expected to slow Image brandonsup Mon, 05/03/2021 - 04:19 PM Body

Mississippi is poised to have its biggest spike in economic growth since 2008, according to the latest forecast report by the state economist. But that expected surge doesn’t mean the state’s economy will keep growing.

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Hyde-Smith & Guest honor fallen law enforcement officers with Brookhaven Post Office dedication

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Hyde-Smith & Guest honor fallen law enforcement officers with Brookhaven Post Office dedication Image brandonsup Mon, 05/03/2021 - 04:15 PM Body

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

Lawmakers Sponsored Legislation to Name Facility for Three Lawmen Killed in the Line of Duty

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Reeves still hasn’t made key appointments to college board, board of education

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Reeves still hasn’t made key appointments to college board, board of education Image brandonsup Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:28 PM Body

Two key state education boards may not have enough members to carry out their duties, and Gov. Tate Reeves, who is responsible for filling most of the vacancies, still hasn’t said when he might make the necessary appointments.

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Gunn, often guided by his faith, does not see Medicaid expansion in religious terms

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Gunn, often guided by his faith, does not see Medicaid expansion in religious terms Image brandonsup Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:21 PM Body

Health care advocates, many health care providers and others who desperately want to see the state expand Medicaid to cover primarily the working poor blame Gov. Tate Reeves for blocking the effort.

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Fifty years ago, Archie Manning, the 2nd pick, almost forgot NFL Draft

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Fifty years ago, Archie Manning, the 2nd pick, almost forgot NFL Draft Image brandonsup Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:16 PM Body

The NFL Draft has become such a monstrosity of a production. We’ve had mock drafts coming out for weeks, if not months. Talking heads have been talking about it, and writing fingers have been typing about it — ad nauseam. The event is nationally televised over three days before a packed house of seemingly crazy people.

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Gov. Reeves ends previous COVID-19 restrictions, keeps school mask mandate

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Gov. Reeves ends previous COVID-19 restrictions, keeps school mask mandate Image brandonsup Mon, 05/03/2021 - 11:25 AM Body

More than 14 months after COVID-19 reached Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves has rolled back all COVID-related restrictions except one.

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A.F. Branco for May 02, 2021

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A.F. Branco for May 02, 2021 Image brandonsup Sun, 05/02/2021 - 02:00 AM Body

Cartoon By: A.F. Branco

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Zack Hill for May 02, 2021

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Zack Hill for May 02, 2021 Image brandonsup Sun, 05/02/2021 - 02:00 AM Body

Comic By: John Deering and John Newcombe

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Agnes for May 01, 2021

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Comic By: Tony Cochran

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Zack Hill for May 01, 2021

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Comic By: John Deering and John Newcombe

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"I Could Not Believe He Walked On This One": Officer Was Stunned Daquarius Wright Was Acquitted In Armed Robbery Case Last October

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"I Could Not Believe He Walked On This One": Officer Was Stunned Daquarius Wright Was Acquitted In Armed Robbery Case Last October Image Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 04/30/2021 - 05:17 PM Body

One of the men charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Paul’s Jewelry owner Jamie Iverson was acquitted in an April 2019 armed robbery of a Family Dollar store in the Jackson area, but according to one of the arresting officers, it was one of the strongest cas

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Senator Hyde-Smith votes to renew federal water, wastewater infrastructure programs

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Senator Hyde-Smith votes to renew federal water, wastewater infrastructure programs Image brandonsup Fri, 04/30/2021 - 01:43 PM Body

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

As Appropriator, Senator Has Role in Funding Programs Benefitting Miss. Communities

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School District Looks to Reduce Ineffective Spending With Help from State Auditor

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Below is a press release from the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor:

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The fate of Amtrak’s Gulf Coast return rests with a federal board

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The fate of Amtrak’s Gulf Coast return rests with a federal board Image brandonsup Fri, 04/30/2021 - 11:32 AM Body

The Mississippi Gulf Coast hasn’t been closer to getting Amtrak access back in the last 15 years than it is now.

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