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Podcast: State Sen. Hob Bryan says roads, drinking water more important than tax cuts
State Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, covers a wide array of issues facing the state during an interview with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender. Bryan argues Mississippi’s ability to deal with major issues will be stymied if the personal income tax is eliminated as some politicians advocate.
‘Incredibly unusual’ dinosaur unearthed in Mississippi
The most complete dinosaur fossil found in Mississippi, considered “incredibly unusual” by state officials, remains 85 percent buried since its discovery in 2007. Paleontologists have identified the specimen as a hadrosaur, a family of duck-billed, herbivorous dinosaurs that lived over 82 million years ago. The hadrosaur family includes at least 61 identified species, with potentially hundreds more having once roamed the Earth.
Louisiana legislature convenes emergency panel after bark beetle attack
Louisiana House lawmakers are convening an emergency panel to deal with widespread beetle attacks on pine trees across the state and the public safety concern posed by the problem. It’s not the English pop band they’re concerned about, state Rep. Mike Johnson said in a phone interview Tuesday. It’s actually...
Federal court hearing on Mississippi absentee ballots pits Republicans against Republicans
Voters fill out their ballots at Jackson Fire Station 7 on Election Day in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday on a lawsuit brought by the state and national Republican parties and the state Libertarian Party that seeks to bar Mississippi election workers from counting mail-in absentee ballots after the date of an election.
Movies and TV shows casting in Mississippi
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
Participants arrive at the Evangel Temple for the Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi program
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -29 young women from across the state arrived in Meridian today for the Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi program. The representatives will spend the week at daily practices, evening social events, and even participating in community service projects. Each young lady will compete on Thursday, Friday, and...
USDA: Slightly more SNAP benefits, fewer users in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Even though grocery prices continue to rise, fewer Mississippians rely on food assistance programs compared to 2023. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 389,941 Mississippians used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in March 2023. One year later, that number is down by over 1.8% to 382,734. The state makes up […]
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