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A vacancy was created on the State Parole Board Thursday with the retirement of Nehemiah Flowers Jr, and Governor Tate Reeves has now appointed his replacement.  Governor Reeves announced that Marlow Stewart will fill the opening, beginning November 1, 2021. … Continued

Legislation that would block the Biden Administration from using emergency powers to impose a vaccine mandate is being co-sponsored by Senator Roger Wicker.  He’s also pushing a bill that would ensure any troops that are separated from the military due … Continued

He was a prominent businessman, former Mayor of Clarksdale, and co-owner of Madidi’s restaurant and Ground Zero Blues Club with friend and actor Morgan Freeman. Bill Luckett, who was also well-known and highly-respected in Mississippi politics, has passed away. Many … Continued

Mississippi filmmaker and investor Tate Taylor has received the 2021 Tourism Investment Award from the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA). This award is presented to an entity or person who has made an enduring contribution to the economy. It celebrates those … Continued

Keep your trick-or-treaters safe from injury and contagious illness this Halloween by following the advice of paramedics at AMR. Some risks of trick-or-treating have been with us many years, and some are new.   As researchers have shown, more youngsters are … Continued

Mississippi State takes on Kentucky in what feels like an absolutely massive showdown. Who has the advantage in this East-West matchup? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the preview of a pivotal game in the 2021 season and beyond. WOPodcastPlayer({ … Continued

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann and Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson named a seven-member Appropriations Subcommittee today to make recommendations on expending the $1.8 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to the Mississippi Legislature. Senator John Polk will … Continued

During a press conference this afternoon, officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health offered clarity on the eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.  While continuing to encourage Mississippians to get their first dose, especially ahead of the holidays, State … Continued

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