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Mississippi gets $200 million for COVID-19 testing and vaccination effort
8 Jan 2021

Mississippi gets $200 million for COVID-19 testing and vaccination effort

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Nearly $200 million of funding from the CDC has been allocated to Mississippi to support COVID-19 testing and vaccination-related activities. Announced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, the funding comes as the result of the relief package passed by Congress in late … Continued

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Plans to vaccinate those 65 and older may be pushed back a week
8 Jan 2021

Plans to vaccinate those 65 and older may be pushed back a week

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Plans to start giving the COVID vaccine to those 65 and older may have to be pushed back to the week of the 18th. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says by then, there will be more places to get … Continued

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Threat emailed to city of Moss Point
8 Jan 2021

Threat emailed to city of Moss Point

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The city of Moss Point is one of several cities across the nation to receive similar threats this week. Mayor Mario King shared the threat sent by email, and warned the city’s residents, “we must take all foolishness and foolish … Continued

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Hurricane Zeta: Six counties eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
8 Jan 2021

Hurricane Zeta: Six counties eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

(Image courtesy of the City of Biloxi) As the Mississippi Gulf Coast continues to recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Zeta, six counties are now eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.  Announced by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, individuals … Continued

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Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $510 Million
8 Jan 2021

Mega Millions Jackpot Increases to $510 Million

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, January 8, has jumped from an estimated annuity jackpot of $490 million to $510 million! The new cash value is now estimated at $377.4 million. Mega Millions and Powerball have combined jackpots of nearly … Continued

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7 Jan 2021

Dept. of Public Safety launches ‘Mississippi’s Most Wanted’ list

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is announcing the launch of the ‘Mississippi’s Most Wanted’ list.  Compiled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state, the list consists of ten of Mississippi’s most wanted … Continued

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Thompson responds to U.S. Capitol breach
7 Jan 2021

Thompson responds to U.S. Capitol breach

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the breach at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday: Image courtesy of Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson What occurred yesterday at our nation’s Capitol was … Continued

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Mississippi U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announces resignation
7 Jan 2021

Mississippi U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst announces resignation

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Photo Courtesy of U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst With President Trump’s term coming to an end, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi Mike Hurst has announced his resignation.  Hurst submitted his resignation to President Trump and Acting Attorney General … Continued

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MSDH confirms record-high 3,255 new COVID-19 cases
7 Jan 2021

MSDH confirms record-high 3,255 new COVID-19 cases

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 3,255 new COVID-19 cases—setting a new record high in terms of a one-day increase.  The latest report brings the state’s total number of cases up to 231,490. With the confirmation of 48 … Continued

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7 Jan 2021

Congress certifies Biden’s win, members of MS delegation object

by mindy_patton@icloud.com | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Photo courtesy of CSPAN *This article has been updated to include new information  Following the surreal events of Wednesday afternoon as protestors breached the U.S. Capitol in an effort to delay the process of certifying the Electoral College vote, Congress reconvened … Continued

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