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Evans to compete for Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi
The Meridian Star - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Published 12:04 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 Chloe Evans. Submitted photo Distinguished Young Woman of Lauderdale County Chloe Evans will be one of 32 Mississippi high school seniors competing for more than $36,000 in college scholarships when the...
Mississippi Top Reads for week of July 6
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Sunday, July 6, 2025 1. “Atmosphere,” Taylor Jenkins Reid, Ballantine Books 2. “Jacktown USA,” Kamel King, Republic 3. “The Dude,” Steve Robertson, Crane Publishing 4. “Rooftop,” Darden North, Independent Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily...
New Mississippi Laws: Direct Wine Shipments, Community Health Worker Program and More
Mississippi Free Press
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July 3, 2025
New Mississippi laws change how patients access physician-administered drugs, add a community health worker program to the Mississippi State Department of Health, authorize the direct shipment of wine and ban diversity, equity and inclusion...
Visit Vicksburg’s Strickland to serve as president of Mississippi Tourism Association
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Visit Vicksburg’s Strickland to serve as president of Mississippi Tourism Association Published 12:06 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA), the state’s voice of tourism for more than35 years, has announced its...
Clarion Ledger named best large publication in Mississippi by MPA
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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MEMPHIS — The Clarion Ledger has been honored by the Mississippi Press Association, winning the General Excellence Award as the top large publication in Mississippi. In Class A, the state's largest class, the Clarion Ledger was named first place....
Tennille to resign as Arkansas Democratic Party chair
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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July 7, 2025
Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Grant Tennille is resigning July 15 after almost four years leading the political party he first chaired in October 2021. Vice Chair Jannie Cotton will be interim chair until party elections are held. “It has been...
Federal agency restores family-planning money to a Mississippi group
WDAM - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - The nonprofit group that administers federal family planning money in Mississippi had its funding restored Wednesday, one month after it was forced to lay off half its staff and three months after its funding...
Mississippi needs more trained electrical workers
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Mississippi is becoming a leader in technology and AI, focusing on workforce training to support economic growth. Billions in data center investments are creating jobs, but sustained growth requires targeted education and training. Google's...
Mary Means Business: New bakery coming to Starkville
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Taylor Made Cake is opening up its second location in Starkville, y’all. The wildly popular cake bakery in the New Hope area will open, fingers crossed, Frosted Fork by the end of July in the old Biscuit Lady shop on South Washington. Taylor...
Newly elected Mayor Thompson: Meeting with State Auditor’s Office was to ensure full financial compliance
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Newly elected Mayor Thompson: Meeting with State Auditor’s Office was to ensure full financial compliance Published 9:28 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 Recently elected Vicksburg Mayor Willis Thompson announced that he has met with officials from the...
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mississippi County in week ending June 28?
SE Missouri News
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July 3, 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 Mississippi County...
Mississippi's next big industry is innovation. Here is why
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Nashlie H. Sephus As the founder of The Bean Path and engineer, I’ve always believed that Mississippi has the potential to be a leader in technology and innovation. This belief was reinforced recently when we had the honor of hosting U.S. Rep....
'American Idol' rejects Mississippi city honor citing threats
Indianapolis Star - Indiana
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New "American Idol" winner Jamal Roberts is scooping up honors and preparing to head out on tour with Brandy and Monica, including an Indy stop in October. One honor he’s passing on, though, is recognition from a Mississippi town, saying there...
Mississippi DOT updates progress on north Mississippi infrastructure projects
Magnolia State News - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
Willie Simmons Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission | Mississippi Department of TransportationWillie Simmons Chairman of the Mississippi Transportation Commission | Mississippi Department of Transportation The Mississippi...
Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law takes effect July 1
WXXV 25 - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law takes effect Tuesday, July 1, 2025, under the direction of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). Starting July...
Entergy Mississippi Donates Over $600K to Help Customers Beat the Heat
Delta Daily News - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. – As scorching summer temperatures drive up energy costs, Entergy Mississippi is stepping in with a $628,000 contribution to support vulnerable residents. The donation, announced during the company’s annual Beat the Heat Day event,...
Palmer's Bar to close after serving beers for 120 years on West Bank
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
The bar didn't give a reason for its closure, but said it will have a "jam-packed" calendar and "plenty of time to party and say farewell" before shutting the doors. MINNEAPOLIS — After nearly 120 years serving up cold ones on the West Bank of the...
Barfield elected president of Mississippi Main Street Association
The Vicksburg Post - Mississippi
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July 3, 2025
Barfield elected president of Mississippi Main Street Association Published 5:51 am Thursday, July 3, 2025 Vicksburg business owner and President of the Warren County Board of Supervisors Dr. Kelle Barfield has been elected board president of the...
Mississippi has second-highest maternal mortality rate in the US, new report shows
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
Mississippi is facing a serious maternal health crisis, ranking second among all U.S. states for the highest maternal mortality rate, according to a new report released this week.The study, conducted by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group using Centers...
Limestone Market: Size, Share, Competitive Insights, And Trend Analysis, 20232032
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Limestone Industry Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- Limestone, a vital sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate, is...