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City of Jackson has been canceled

Elected Officials Frank Corder - July 8, 2020 0

Founded in 1821 as Mississippi's new capital city, Jackson was named for General Andrew Jackson, affectionately nicknamed "Old Hickory", honoring his heroism at the Battle of New Orleans in the waning days of the War of 1812. The General would...

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Interim Director Rounsaville discusses MDA operations with YP

Business Frank Corder - July 13, 2020 0

In his first interview as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, John Rounsaville talks with Y'all Politics to discuss operations, economic development, the impact of COVID-19 and the disbursement of CARES Act funds, and more. Watch the full...

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Interim Director Rounsaville discusses MDA operations with YP

Business Frank Corder - July 13, 2020 0

In his first interview as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, John Rounsaville talks with Y'all Politics to discuss operations, economic development, the impact of COVID-19 and the disbursement of CARES Act funds, and more. Watch the full...

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Governor Reeves vetoes education budget and two criminal reform bills

Education Frank Corder - July 8, 2020 0

Governor Tate Reeves has vetoed the bulk of the FY 2021 education budget, two criminal reform bills and a handful of smaller bills on Wednesday night before the midnight deadline. https://www.facebook.com/tatereeves/posts/3666243323393101 On Tuesday, Reeves indicated a veto would be a possibility...

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City of Jackson has been canceled

Elected Officials Frank Corder - July 8, 2020 0

Founded in 1821 as Mississippi's new capital city, Jackson was named for General Andrew Jackson, affectionately nicknamed "Old Hickory", honoring his heroism at the Battle of New Orleans in the waning days of the War of 1812. The General would...

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COVID19

MHSAA votes to allow fall school sports, extracurriculars; delays start by 2 weeks

Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

The Mississippi High School Activities Association met today to decide on how fall sports and...

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WATCH: Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Launch COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program

Sarah Ulmer - July 14, 2020 0

Today, Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) launched the MEMA COVID-19...

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Insurance Commissioner Chaney: Thousands to see Federal health plans extension

YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Nearly 75,000 Mississippians will see an extension on their health insurance policies thanks to action...

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Trump Administration Invests More Than $16 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Mississippi

Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

CARES Act ReConnect Funding to Connect 878 Rural Households to HighSpeed Broadband The Trump Administration today...

Education

$1.95 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Increase College Completion among Mississippi Students

YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Students attending six Mississippi public universities will benefit from a five-year, multi-million dollar commitment from...

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MHSAA votes to allow fall school sports, extracurriculars; delays start by 2 weeks

COVID19 Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

The Mississippi High School Activities Association met today to decide on how fall sports and extracurricular activities would proceed at school return in the...

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WATCH: Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Launch COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program

COVID19 Sarah Ulmer - July 14, 2020 0

Today, Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) launched the MEMA COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program to help relieve the financial burdens...

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Insurance Commissioner Chaney: Thousands to see Federal health plans extension

COVID19 YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Nearly 75,000 Mississippians will see an extension on their health insurance policies thanks to action by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS will...

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Trump Administration Invests More Than $16 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Mississippi

DC Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

CARES Act ReConnect Funding to Connect 878 Rural Households to HighSpeed Broadband The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

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$1.95 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Increase College Completion among Mississippi Students

Education YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Students attending six Mississippi public universities will benefit from a five-year, multi-million dollar commitment from the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) to support college...

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MHSAA votes to allow fall school sports, extracurriculars; delays start by 2 weeks

COVID19 Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

The Mississippi High School Activities Association met today to decide on how fall sports and extracurricular activities would proceed at school return in the...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-03-at-3.35.49-PM-218x150.jpg" srcset="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-03-at-3.35.49-PM-218x150.jpg 218w, https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Screen-Shot-2020-04-03-at-3.35.49-PM-100x70.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="WATCH: Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Launch COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program" />

WATCH: Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Launch COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program

COVID19 Sarah Ulmer - July 14, 2020 0

Today, Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) launched the MEMA COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program to help relieve the financial burdens...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Chaney-Headshot-5-e1583436065341-218x150.jpg" srcset="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Chaney-Headshot-5-e1583436065341-218x150.jpg 218w, https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Chaney-Headshot-5-e1583436065341-100x70.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="Insurance Commissioner Chaney: Thousands to see Federal health plans extension" />

Insurance Commissioner Chaney: Thousands to see Federal health plans extension

COVID19 YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Nearly 75,000 Mississippians will see an extension on their health insurance policies thanks to action by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS will...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-5.03.23-PM-218x150.png" srcset="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-5.03.23-PM-218x150.png 218w, https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-13-at-5.03.23-PM-100x70.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="Trump Administration Invests More Than $16 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Mississippi" />

Trump Administration Invests More Than $16 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Mississippi

DC Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

CARES Act ReConnect Funding to Connect 878 Rural Households to HighSpeed Broadband The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-14-at-1.30.30-PM-218x150.png" srcset="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-14-at-1.30.30-PM-218x150.png 218w, https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-14-at-1.30.30-PM-100x70.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="$1.95 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Increase College Completion among Mississippi Students" />

$1.95 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Increase College Completion among Mississippi Students

Education YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Students attending six Mississippi public universities will benefit from a five-year, multi-million dollar commitment from the Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) to support college...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-12-at-10.44.19-AM-218x150.png" srcset="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-12-at-10.44.19-AM-218x150.png 218w, https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-12-at-10.44.19-AM-100x70.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="Monitor confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mississippi" />

Monitor confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mississippi

Lifestyle Sarah Ulmer - July 14, 2020 0

MSDH officials have recommended that individuals practice social distancing and people do not gather in groups more than 10. Schools, businesses and even state...

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AG: Jonestown Mayor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Elected Officials YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Jonestown Mayor Kenneth Lester entered a guilty plea Friday in Coahoma County Circuit Court on four counts of embezzlement...

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Mississippi State Medical Association calls for statewide mask mandate

COVID19 Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

The following release was issued by the Mississippi State Medical Association today, July 14, 2020: With the reopening of communities throughout the state, the daily...

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Monitor confirmed COVID-19 cases in Mississippi

Lifestyle Sarah Ulmer - July 14, 2020 0

MSDH officials have recommended that individuals practice social distancing and people do not gather in groups more than 10. Schools, businesses and even state...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unnamed-19-218x150.jpg" srcset="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unnamed-19-218x150.jpg 218w, https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/unnamed-19-100x70.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="AG: Jonestown Mayor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement" />

AG: Jonestown Mayor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Elected Officials YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Jonestown Mayor Kenneth Lester entered a guilty plea Friday in Coahoma County Circuit Court on four counts of embezzlement...

<img width="218" height="150" class="entry-thumb" src="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mask-218x150.jpg" srcset="https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mask-218x150.jpg 218w, https://yallpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mask-100x70.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" alt="" title="Mississippi State Medical Association calls for statewide mask mandate" />

Mississippi State Medical Association calls for statewide mask mandate

COVID19 Frank Corder - July 14, 2020 0

The following release was issued by the Mississippi State Medical Association today, July 14, 2020: With the reopening of communities throughout the state, the daily...

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Daily Roundup YallPolitics Staff - July 14, 2020 0

YP - Governor Reeves announces additional measures, in light of COVID-19, for 13 Mississippi counties Reeves tells Mississippians that at this time it is important...

USDA Accepting Applications for Mississippi Hemp Production Licenses

Business YallPolitics Staff - July 13, 2020 0

The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under...

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