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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Mississippi in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
Magnolia State News - Mississippi
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July 2, 2025
The VA issued 468 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Mississippi during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 227 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.Loans issued...
‘Outfit at the bottom of the river’: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Meets the Mississippi in Rodney Landing Mishap
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 2, 2025
‘Outfit at the bottom of the river’: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Meets the Mississippi in Rodney Landing Mishap Published 1:23 pm Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Editors’ Note: This article was written by James Holloway, Special to The Post. Buffalo Bill’s...
New Orleans residents pay homage to enslaved African ancestors
WWNO - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
The Ashé Cultural Arts Center held a gathering at Congo Square and led a procession through Tremé Saturday morning (July 5) on the 25th anniversary of their MAAFA Commemoration, paying homage to enslaved ancestors. The event is a yearly...
Delta Utilities completes its acquisition of Entergy’s natural gas business
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
Delta Utilities on Tuesday announced that it has completed its acquisition of Entergy’s New Orleans and Baton Rouge natural gas distribution networks. Entergy’s natural gas business serves about 108,000 homes and businesses in New Orleans and some...
Mississippi airports working to complete projects
WXXV 25 - Mississippi
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June 29, 2025
South Mississippi (WXXV)- Airports across Mississippi are racing against the clock, trying to complete critical projects before federal funding runs out. In Picayune — federal funding is giving a small airport a major upgrade. Crews are repaving...
Who’s in and who’s out under Mayor Horhn’s leadership at Jackson City Hall?
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced his first round of appointments, including several new department directors. Some officials from the previous administration, including Police Chief Joseph Wade and City Attorney Drew Martin, will remain in their...
Emily Cochran joins Guaranty Bank
The Panolian - Mississippi
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July 2, 2025
Hue Townsend, CEO of Guaranty Bank, last week announced the hiring of Emily Cochran as a member of the loan support team at the Batesville branch. Cochran recently joined Guaranty Bank and brings a strong background in administrative and financial...
Tennessee ranked 26th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Volunteer State News - Tennessee
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $366,099 in home loans issued, Tennessee ranked 26th in average loan amount for VA...
BYU Roundup: Hunter honored with Big 12 Bob Bowlsby Award
Daily Herald - Utah
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Courtesy BYU Athletics BYU's Meghan Hunter will compete in the 800 meters at the NCAA Track and Field Meet in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday, June 12, 2025. FRISCO, Texas — BYU women’s track and field distance runner Meghan Hunter has earned the female...
Find places to fly from Hattiesburg that won't break the bank
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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Budget-friendly summer flights are available from Hattiesburg, Gulfport, and New Orleans. Destinations include major cities like Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago and Miami. Prices vary depending on the departure city and destination, with...
Florence Bowman named to Spring 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll at the University of Mississippi
The Moulton Advertiser - Alabama
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Florence Bowman, of Danville, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Honor Roll list. Bowman, majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a...
Opinion | The Traditional College Major May Be Holding Students Back in a Rapidly Changing Job Market
Mississippi Free Press
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July 2, 2025
Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the...
New hemp laws have business owners miffed
Franklin County Times - Alabama
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July 2, 2025
Melissa Hardin sets up a device one would use to smoke hemp related products at Green Leaf & Company in Florence on Friday. Alabama's new law, which took effect on Tuesday, bans smokable hemp products. CONTRIBUTED/DAN BUSEY FLORENCE — Melissa...
TROY names inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council
Troy University - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
Troy University has announced the inaugural members of the University Honors Global Scholars Council. Appointed by Dr. Kerry Palmer, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the seven-person council is comprised of faculty from each of TROY’s...
Watch Zach Top Soak Up the Sun in His ‘Good Times & Tan Lines’ Music Video
Country Now - Tennessee
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July 8, 2025
The feel-good video captures lake days, cold drinks, and country vibes. Zach Top brings his latest single, “Good Times & Tan Lines,” to life with a summer-soaked new music video. Out now, the clip captures Top and a group of friends enjoying a...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Alcorn County in week ending June 28?
NE Mississippi News
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July 8, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Alcorn County selling...
Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Neshoba County in week ending June 28
EC Mississippi News
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July 8, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Neshoba County selling...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Neshoba County in week ending June 28?
EC Mississippi News
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July 8, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Neshoba County selling...
Cheapest regular gas in cities across Leflore County in week ending June 28
WC Mississippi News
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July 8, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Leflore County selling...
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SI Live - New York
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July 8, 2025
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