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170 new laws go into effect July 1 in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — More than 170 new laws go into effect Monday, July 1, in Mississippi, including one thatexpands the jurisdiction of Capitol police in Jackson. Almost half of the laws the state legislature passed this session will go on the books Monday, including several others that impact law enforcement across the state. Several state officers are getting a pay raise under Senate Bill 2285, which changes the pay scales for the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, with a standard salary for each rank.
Want to track a tornado? Researchers developing tool for increased accuracy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Researchers at the University of Mississippi are using nuclear weapon detectors, originally used by the government, to detect tornadoes with much better accuracy by listening to their sound waves. Mississippi and Alabama see more tornadoes than almost anywhere in the world, which is why the team led by Roger Waxler chose those […]
Woman who made fake money and used it at Mississippi garage sales sentenced to federal prison
A woman accused of using counterfeit money at several Mississippi garage sales has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to making and using the fake money. Mary Glassmire Sessums, 43, of Rankin County, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for possessing and passing counterfeit currency. Sessums received her sentence in U.S. District Court in Jackson.
What do MS revenue figures say about future of income tax cuts?
A slight downward trend of state revenues continued in May, but the state remains in a solid financial position to fully fund the budget lawmakers set for the current fiscal year in 2023. However, revenue data may suggest that future legislative goals may face some uphill battles as income tax...
Tech group seeks to block Mississippi law requiring age verification online
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – A company seeks to block enforcement of a law requiring age verification and other measures on certain websites. NetChoice filed a lawsuit in early June to stop House Bill 1126 from going into effect on Monday, July 1. HB 1126, also known as the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, would mandate digital service providers to require users to […]
National park to commemorate 161st anniversary of pivotal events in Mississippi, Civil War history
A pivotal moment in US History 161 years ago in Mississippi will be commemorated with special programs and reenactments. Beginning Friday, July 5, and running through Sunday, July 7, the Vicksburg National Military Park, in collaboration with the Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign, will commemorate the 161st anniversary of the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863.
Triumphs, struggles of Mississippi’s catfish industry
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Following National Catfish Day on Tuesday, historical data shows that Mississippi’s catfish industry is anything but consistent. The state produces more catfish than all other states combined. Between 2010 to 2021, catfish production per acre rose over 42% from 4,000 pounds per acre to 5,700 annually. With Mississippi having 33,000 acres of […]
Ava Randle to compete for state Distinguished Young Woman title
Distinguished Young Woman of Lafayette County Ava Randle will be one of 29 high school seniors competing for more than $35,000 in college scholarships next month. The week-long 2025 Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi program gets underway on July 11 in Meridian. Randle, the daughter of Eric and Melanie Randle of Oxford, attends Oxford High […] The post Ava Randle to compete for state Distinguished Young Woman title appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
School supply sales tax holiday is just around the corner, July 12-14
Mississippi’s school supply sales tax holiday is around the corner and a time when shoppers can save major bucks in getting kids back to school supplies and clothing. Senate Bill 2470 extends the Sales tax holiday from two days to three days, removing sales tax on school supplies, and individual items of clothing and foot […] The post School supply sales tax holiday is just around the corner, July 12-14 appeared first on Daily Leader.
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