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State Auditor Pressures Indianola Aldermen Over $42,000 MisappropriationMississippi News Group1 DAY AGO
WJTV 12Three Indianola aldermen accused of misappropriating fundsINDIANOLA, Miss. (WJTV) – Special agents from the State Auditor’s Office served three aldermen for the City of Indianola with civil demands totaling $42,441.15. According to State Auditor Shad White, Aldermen Ruben Woods, Marvin Elder, and Sam Brock Jr. collectively misappropriated $38,900 in public funds to be paid to Spencer Construction in the absence of […]
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WJTV 12Indiana CPA pleads guilty to participating in illegal tax shelterJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An Indiana CPA pled guilty on Wednesday, July 10 to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns on behalf of clients who participated in an illegal tax shelter. According to court documents, between 2013 and 2022, Jason L. Crace prepared income tax returns for clients in Mississippi and elsewhere that […]
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The Tuscaloosa NewsGulf Coast region gas prices fell from last week: See how much hereRegional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.06 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.07 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 11 cents since...
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Biloxi Sun HeraldMississippi tax-free weekend is here. Here is what you need to know to take advantageFrom Friday through Sunday, Mississippi residents can save money on eligible purchases.
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The Clarion LedgerMS Auditor Shad White to release study identifying $250 million in state government wasteThe Mississippi State Auditor's Office has paid an internationally known consulting firm $2 million to find more than $250 million of fat to trim from the state government. On Tuesday, State Auditor Shad White posted on X, formerly Twitter, that he will soon release a report from Boston Consulting Group, which was contracted and paid the $2 million to review state office budgets, expenses and staffs to then make recommendations on what should change. ...
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WALA-TV FOX10
Navigator Credit Union: Back-to-school shopping tipsMOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - As summer winds down, the excitement of a new school years begins to build. While it’s a fun time, it can also be a budget-buster. Navigator Credit Union has some ways you can navigate the back-to-school shopping season. Take Inventory. Do a quick inventory at...4 hours ago
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Preliminary plans revealed for new Gluckstadt ParkGLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WLBT) - Although it’s still preliminary, a new public park planned for Gluckstadt appears to be taking shape. More details of Gluckstadt Park were presented to the mayor and Board of Aldermen at their regular Tuesday meeting. According to drawings, the park will include a lake, walking...4 hours ago
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WTOK-TV
Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality prepares to pass down her crown SaturdayMERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The 75th annual Mississippi’s Miss Hospitality program is in full swing with much to celebrate. This program is the largest in the state with 42 contestants vying for the job of becoming Mississippi’s goodwill ambassador. It also offers numerous scholarship opportunities while broadening each young...5 hours ago
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WJTV 12Mississippi United receives grant to help homeless veteransJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $26.8 million in legal services grants to a total of 108 public and non-profit organizations with the goal of increasing access to legal services for eligible veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness. According to Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Mississippi United to End […]
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vicksburgnews.com
Mississippi Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Returns to Pre-Pandemic LevelsJACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment surged by nearly 190,000 residents, a 26% increase, during COVID-19. The end of a COVID-era law, which prevented states from checking income eligibility for three years, has seen Medicaid enrollment fall to near pre-pandemic levels.7 hours ago
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WLBT
First Alert Forecast: increasing risk of heat stress likely this weekendJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - TODAY: Another toasty afternoon is in store for central and southwest MS with plenty of sunshine to go around. High temperatures will peak in the lower to middle 90s with just a slight chance of a rogue shower far to the south. The humidity still isn’t too bad today so heat indices won’t be too far off from the actual temperature. Overnight, we will slowly cool down to the lower 70s under a partly clear sky.6 hours ago
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WJTV 12Mississippi agencies arrest 3, seize 121 kilograms of methHATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Multiple Mississippi agencies arrested three suspects during an investigation into an interstate drug trafficking organization. Hattiesburg police said the agencies executive a surveillance and traffic stop operation on Sunday, July 7. They said the interstate drug trafficking organization was based out of Dallas and Houston, Texas. Authorities arrested three suspects and […]
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McPhersonBuzz News$16.2 Billion in Student Loans: Mississippi Grads Face Repayment Challenge – Experts Advise Proactive Budgeting and Strategic PlanningRecent college graduates in Mississippi are preparing to manage approximately $16.2 billion in student loan debt, with advice emphasizing proactive budgeting and exploring consolidation and income-driven repayment options to ease financial burdens. Navigate Student Loan Repayment with Budgeting Tips and Consolidation Advice According to the Public News Service, recent college graduates in Mississippi are now […]
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Outage at Florida funeral homes impacting grieving MississippiansBILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A mother in Biloxi said she’s not able to receive her daughter’s remains due to an outage at Florida’s Electronic Death Registry System. Last week, the outage caused chaos for funeral homes, and the outage is still impacting grieving loved ones. A funeral...Biloxi, MS9 hours ago
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WLBT
Heat on the Rise This WeekendJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Another pleasantly seasonable start across central MS this morning with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Highs will be slightly warmer this afternoon, in the low to mid-90s. Starting tomorrow, moisture will be on the rise. It will still be a pleasant start with...11 hours ago
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Biloxi Sun HeraldNationally, bats are in trouble. Can South Mississippi help save the mosquito-eaters?Amid large-scale population decline across the continent, the MS Coast has become a refuge for bats.
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NewsweekAubreigh Wyatt GoFundMe Raises $100,000 as Family Faces Legal BattleHeather Wyatt has accused four teens of cyberbullying her 13-year-old daughter to suicide but an initial investigation dismissed her claims.
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themississippimonitor.com
Discover Mississippi: The Mississippi Freedom TrailThe Mississippi Freedom Trail is more than a series of markers across the state. The Mississippi Freedom Trail is a tour of the people, places, and events that molded the fight against oppression in the Civil Rights Movement in the Magnolia State. This summer marks 60 years since the efforts...14 hours ago
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Ag Commissioner Gipson Announces Mississippi Farmers Markets Certified by MDACIn conjunction with Mississippi Farmers Market Week, which runs July 7-13, 2024, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the certified farmers markets across the state of Mississippi. Mississippi Farmers Market Week was established by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) to create awareness of local farmers markets and recognize the significant contribution of farmers markets to local communities.14 hours ago
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FBI SAC Eikhoff throws ceremonial first pitch at MBraves gameJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi’s FBI Field Office is 60 years old on July 10, 2024, and to celebrate the occasion, the new Special Agent-In-Charge tossed out the first pitch at Tuesday’s M-Braves baseball game. He also gave me his first on-camera interview since he took the...Jackson, MS15 hours ago
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