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Hosemann: Study confirms PERS ’13th check’ for Mississippi retirees protected
An analysis paid for by the Legislature reaffirms the position that the yearly cost of living adjustment — often referred to as the 13th check — that retirees in the state pension system receive cannot be reduced or taken away, Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said. Hosemann’s office refused...
State Green Lights Uber, Overrides Local Control, Regulations
JACKSON — Uber has the green light to operate statewide, after a bill implementing statewide regulations soared through the Legislature this session largely uncontested. The new transportation network company bill will override all municipality ordinances used to regulate Uber or other digital ridesharing services on July 1, when it becomes law.
DSU’s Entertainment Industry Studies Chair selected to join Recording Academy
Delta Music Institute Director and Chair of Entertainment Industry Studies Richard Tremmel has been selected by his peers to join the Recording Academy as part of the new member class of 2024. Tremmel received nominations from colleague Barry Bays, DMI Artist-in-Residence Steve Azar, and recording engineer Thomas “TJ” Johnson. He...
‘All of the sudden, it just blew up’; handheld firework explodes, burns woman
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - One Ocean Springs resident traded the firework fun, for firework fear. Last night around 8 p.m., a Roman candle gone wrong put Emily Blanchard in the emergency room — and she isn’t the only one. “All of the sudden, it just blew up...
WCSD to reveal new chief Monday
Watson Chapel School District board members met in another work session Tuesday in hopes of identifying its next superintendent, although one of the finalists has apparently turned in his resignation to the school board where he currently works. Board President Goldie Whitaker said the members have not come to a...
Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore Reinstated
The Laurel Board of Education has announced the reinstatement of Dr. Shawn Larrimore as Superintendent, effective July 8th. After a traffic stop in May, Larrimore was arrested and charged with DUI and other traffic-related offenses. A letter posted by the Laurel School District on their Facebook Page:. Community Statement: Reinstatement...
East Marion 2024 football schedule
8/30: vs. West Marion - 7 p.m. 9/20: vs. Collins - 7 p.m. 9/27: at Heidelberg - 7 p.m. 10/4: vs. Sacred Heart* - 7 p.m. 10/11: at Lumberton* - 7 p.m. 10/18: vs. Resurrection Catholic* - 7 p.m. 10/25: at Enterprise-Lincoln* - 7 p.m. 10/31: vs. Salem* - 7...
Bay Springs 2024 football schedule
8/30: at Raleigh - 7 p.m. 9/6: at Taylorsville - 7 p.m. 9/13: vs. Heidelberg - 7 p.m. 9/20: at Philadelphia - 7 p.m. 9/26: vs. Choctaw Central - 7 p.m. 10/4: vs. Scott Central* - 7 p.m. 10/11: at Clarkdale* - 7 p.m. 10/18: vs. Newton* - 7 p.m.
Pearl Riverkeeper raises questions on alternative to One Lake Project
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A local environmental group is raising more questions about a new alternative to address flooding along the Pearl River, including how local sponsors will pay for it. Pearl Riverkeeper hosted a virtual meeting on Wednesday to share details of the recent Draft Environmental Impact Statement...
Here’s how to stay cool, safe during Mississippi’s summer months
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There are several strategies that you can use to stay cool and safe this summer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,220 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year. The summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest year on record since global […]
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