Guest, Ezell and Flowers Win GOP Runoffs

One Mississippi congressman survived his Republican runoff—but another one didn’t.   In the Third District, Michael Guest beat Michael Cassidy easily with two-thirds of the vote after a close race in the first primary.   One of Guest's goals was boosting the turnout in the runoff. ... Read More.
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Latest Medical Marijuana Application Numbers Released

The State Health Department has approved the applications of 23 medical practitioners to begin evaluating patients to see if they qualify for medical marijuana cards.  The applications of two others have been rejected, meaning they can reapply with additional information.   And two practitioners have... Read More.
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Gas For $2.38? It’s Happening In Forest Today

The cheapest gas in Mississippi-- for two hours today-- will be in Forest.  The Mississippi chapter of a group called Americans for Prosperity will be offering a big discount at one gas station-- $2.38 a gallon.  The group's state director, Starla Brown, says that... Read More.
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Heat Wave Broken, Tornado Confirmed

What a difference a day makes.   After most of Mississippi struggled through another day of extreme heat on Sunday, Monday's highs were 10 to 15 degrees cooler.  Meridian, which had gone seven straight days with triple digit temperatures, topped out at 91 Monday.   And... Read More.
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Entergy Customers To Receive $80 In Settlement

Entergy customers in Attala, Leake and 43 other Mississippi counties will be receiving a check or credit for $80 as part of a $300 million settlement with the state's largest electric utility.  The Mississippi Public Service Commission made the announcement Thursday and said part... Read More.
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Carthage Chief Leaving, Returning To Kosy

After only two months on the job, the interim police chief in Carthage will be leaving-- and returning to Kosciusko as a police investigator.  Greg Collins says, "It was a hard decision to make but I felt like at this time it would be... Read More.
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Martin Completes Senate Page Program

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today congratulated Ty Martin of Neshoba County for his completion of the U.S. Senate Page Program in Washington. “The Senate Page Program is an excellent opportunity for civic-minded students to learn about the legislative process firsthand, and I was glad... Read More.
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MORA: Slain Officer Was Tissue Donor

From the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency: Meridian Police Officer Kennis Croom, who was killed in the line of duty responding to a domestic violence call on Thursday, June 9th, was a registered organ, eye and tissue donor. On Friday, June 10th, Officer Croom was able... Read More.
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Runoffs Set In Three Congressional Districts

The chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party is urging voters to go back to the polls in three weeks to finish the job of selecting nominees in three Congressional races.   Frank Bordeaux calls them “high stakes races”.   Two of the runoffs involve Republican incumbents.  ... Read More.
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