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• November 11, 2020

Governor Tate Reeves Extends Executive Order Fighting COVID-19

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has extended his “Safe Recovery” executive order through December 11. It had been set to expire today.

House Speaker Philip Gunn (left) and Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White (right) sued the governor …

• November 11, 2020

Mississippi Justices Hear 'Difficult' Dispute Over Budgeting

Mississippi Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday in a dispute between the governor and some top lawmakers over who has certain powers in setting the state budget.

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• November 11, 2020

A Ridgeland police officer pictured dropping off a homeless woman at Fondren, Jackson. Screencap courtesy …

• November 10, 2020

Lumumba Reacts to Ridgeland Video: Dropping Homeless In Jackson Unacceptable

After a video recording, first reported Saturday by WLBT, emerged of a Ridgeland police officer dropping off a homeless person in Jackson over the weekend, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba kicked …

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• November 10, 2020

Rhett Sapough

Rhett Sapough, who moved to Jackson from Spartanburg, S.C., earlier this year, became the new director of admission for Millsaps College on Oct. 1. In his position, he oversees the …

The initiative's sponsors are making the same argument, saying that Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler, …

• November 10, 2020

Attorneys Defend Mississippi Marijuana Initiative Process

Mississippi’s top legal officer says the state Supreme Court should dismiss a mayor’s “woefully untimely” lawsuit questioning the legitimacy of the medical marijuana initiative that state voters approved by a …

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• November 9, 2020

Beginning today, Monday, Nov. 9, Sollberger's is hosting a going out of business sale with …

• November 9, 2020

Sollberger's Going Out of Business Sale, 12 Days of Giving Winners and Molina Marketplace

Sollberger's: Curator of Exceptional Jewelry and Timepieces in Ridgeland is closing its doors after 37 years in business in Madison County. Beginning today, Monday, Nov. 9, the store is hosting …

The Mississippi State Department of Health announced 1,320 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, historically …

• November 9, 2020

Disturbing COVID-19 Sign Over Weekend, Pfizer Vaccination Draws Closer

The Mississippi State Department of Health announced 1,320 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, historically a time of artificially low numbers.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is holding online meetings to gather information about improving …

• November 9, 2020

Mississippi Sets Online Meetings About Child Care Services

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is holding online meetings to gather information about improving child care services in the state.

Republican Sen. Brice Wiggins of Pascagoula is the new chairman of the Judiciary A Committee. …

• November 9, 2020