Guest: I Won’t Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling

WASHINGTON--If Congress doesn't suspend or increase the debt ceiling, the government won't be able to pay the national bills. But, Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss.), says he won't vote to support raising or suspending the debt ceiling. Think of it this way: You don't have enough... Read More.
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The New Medical Marijuana Plan

JACKSON--Medical marijuana may yet happen in Mississippi. A new plan is being considered by the state legislature after a ballot initiative that was overwhelmingly passed by voters was thrown out by the state Supreme Court. According to the agreement reached by some members of the... Read More.
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Thompson Says Don’t Deport the Haitians

WASHINGTON--You may have seen the images and video of 12,000 Haitian immigrants camped at the U.S.-Mexico border, underneath the international bridge at Del Rio, Texas. Congressman Bennie Thompson says the U.S. should not be sending them back home. The federal government has been airlifting some... Read More.
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Neshoba County Schools Proud of Renovations

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--If you the parent of a student at Neshoba County Schools, you might hear your kid talking about work going on at the school. The district is beginning phase two of a three-phase renovation. In this phase the plan is to improve the heat... Read More.
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Coronavirus Slowing Down and a Success in Mississippi

CARTHAGE, Miss.--The number of coronavirus cases slowing down in Mississippi, with 1,669 new cases reported across the state in the past day. But, deaths have stayed steady. Sixty-one people were reported dead in the past day, including one person in Attala County, one person in... Read More.
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Tax Increase Vote is Today in Philly

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--The Philadelphia board of alderman will take a final vote on the city budget today, which will likely include a tax increase. The proposed increase would be one mill, or about $360,000 divided among all city taxpayers. Mayor James Young said the increase will... Read More.
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Miss. Public Colleges Won’t Require Vaccine

JACKSON, Miss.--Mississippi's public colleges and universities will not require the coronavirus vaccine, and cannot require it as a condition of employment or enrollment. The surprise vote was taken late last week during the Institutions for Higher Learning annual retreat. The IHL board becomes the first... Read More.
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Coronavirus: Who Can Get the Third Dose

CARTHAGE, Miss.--The third dose of the coronavirus vaccine is now being offered at county health departments. But, not everyone is allowed a third shot. The Miss. Dept. of Health says the booster, as approved by the FDA, is only for people with certain conditions and... Read More.
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Sheriff: Guard Against Distracted Driving on Hay. 19

PHILADELPHIA, Miss.--Highway 19 south of Philadelphia may not be the busiest highway in the state, by any means, but the construction zone has made that stretch dangerous. Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark is asking you to slow it down. "Guard against distracted driving," is what the... Read More.
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