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The American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Heart Ball was recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The night included a seated dinner with silent and live auctions, an “Open Your Heart” segment story featuring Allen Tye, and dancing.
This premier event raises funds to support local initiatives such as CPR training and community preparedness, maternal heart health, healthy food access, and much more. Attending the event were (from left) La’Verne Edney and Tonya Moore.
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State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing risk of closure.
Help could be on the way for rural hospitals after the Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill Tuesday morning.
The bill, HB 4032 originally authored by State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), would allow tax deductions to those who contribute to rural public hospitals.
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State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing risk of closure.
Help could be on the way for rural hospitals after the Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill Tuesday morning.
The bill, HB 4032 originally authored by State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), would allow tax deductions to those who contribute to rural public hospitals.
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There was little discussion on the House side before rejecting the Senate proposal. However, it was heavily debated last week in the Senate.
The Mississippi House of Representatives on Tuesday morning declined to concur with a Senate version of a bill to create a Jackson Water Authority to assist in resolving the capital city’s water struggles.
The bill now heads to conference between the two chambers in hopes of hammering out an agreement.
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The Integrated Ocean Observation System plays a vital role in forecasting hurricanes, monitoring harmful algal blooms, supporting maritime navigation, and informing disaster response.
Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell’s legislation to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observation System (IOOS) passed the U.S. House of Representatives Monday night.
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The American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Heart Ball was recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The night included a seated dinner with silent and live auctions, an “Open Your Heart” segment story featuring Allen Tye, and dancing.
This premier event raises funds to support local initiatives such as CPR training and community preparedness, maternal heart health, healthy food access, and much more. Attending the event were (from left) Chris and Becky Waterer.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Heart Ball was recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The night included a seated dinner with silent and live auctions, an “Open Your Heart” segment story featuring Allen Tye, and dancing.
This premier event raises funds to support local initiatives such as CPR training and community preparedness, maternal heart health, healthy food access, and much more. Attending the event were (from left) Chris and Ashley Maddux.
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FMOL Health | St. Dominic welcomed students, community members and media on Tues., Mar. 17, for an interactive exhibition featuring Intuitive’s da Vinci Mobile System and its latest software upgrade. It was a rare, hands‑on look at da Vinci’s fifth-generation system and the most advanced robotic surgery technology available in Miss.
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Charlie Lamar Edmonds was born on September 16, 1955, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Willie Mae Edmonds and Lamar Edmonds. He departed this life On March 3,2026 surrounded by the love of his family.
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Dr. John M. Perkins, a pioneering civil rights advocate, author and Christian ministry leader whose work in Simpson County helped shape a national movement for reconciliation, died at the age of 96.
Dr. Perkins, a native of rural Mississippi, spent more than six decades preaching the Gospel while championing justice, racial unity and community transformation.
His life’s work was rooted in Mendenhall, where his ministry efforts laid the foundation for what would become a model for Christian community development across the country.
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Dr. John M. Perkins, a pioneering civil rights advocate, author and Christian ministry leader whose work in Simpson County helped shape a national movement for reconciliation, died at the age of 96.
Dr. Perkins, a native of rural Mississippi, spent more than six decades preaching the Gospel while championing justice, racial unity and community transformation.
His life’s work was rooted in Mendenhall, where his ministry efforts laid the foundation for what would become a model for Christian community development across the country.
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Dr. John M. Perkins, a pioneering civil rights advocate, author and Christian ministry leader whose work in Simpson County helped shape a national movement for reconciliation, died at the age of 96.
Dr. Perkins, a native of rural Mississippi, spent more than six decades preaching the Gospel while championing justice, racial unity and community transformation.
His life’s work was rooted in Mendenhall, where his ministry efforts laid the foundation for what would become a model for Christian community development across the country.
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Photo by Jenny Woodruff Wilson, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
The American Heart Association’s 48th Annual Heart Ball was recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The night included a seated dinner with silent and live auctions, an “Open Your Heart” segment story featuring Allen Tye, and dancing.
This premier event raises funds to support local initiatives such as CPR training and community preparedness, maternal heart health, healthy food access, and much more. Attending the event were (from left) Martha and Eric Holland.
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Members of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System appeared before the Board of Supervisors to present a report on library engagement in the county.
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met March 16, approving a series of policy updates, infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases, while also hearing updates from county departments and community partners.
The board reviewed and approved amendments to existing board policies as part of its regular business.
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Members of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System appeared before the Board of Supervisors to present a report on library engagement in the county.
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met March 16, approving a series of policy updates, infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases, while also hearing updates from county departments and community partners.
The board reviewed and approved amendments to existing board policies as part of its regular business.
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Members of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System appeared before the Board of Supervisors to present a report on library engagement in the county.
The Simpson County Board of Supervisors met March 16, approving a series of policy updates, infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases, while also hearing updates from county departments and community partners.
The board reviewed and approved amendments to existing board policies as part of its regular business.
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Governor Reeves and Treasurer McRae say the state’s pro-growth policies have helped restore confidence among credit rating agencies.
Mississippi generated a record-breaking $1 billion in interest income in 2025.
That was the word Monday morning from Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer David McRae.
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Governor Reeves and Treasurer McRae say the state’s pro-growth policies have helped restore confidence among credit rating agencies.
Mississippi generated a record-breaking $1 billion in interest income in 2025.
That was the word Monday morning from Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer David McRae.
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The Mississippi House looks to increase state community college funding by $100 million while also raising university funding by $53 million above legislative budget requests.
Strike-all amendments were made to two Senate appropriations bills to reflect the House of Representative’s stance on state support for public community colleges and universities.
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The Mississippi House looks to increase state community college funding by $100 million while also raising university funding by $53 million above legislative budget requests.
Strike-all amendments were made to two Senate appropriations bills to reflect the House of Representative’s stance on state support for public community colleges and universities.
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