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Magnolia State LiveNew area code approved for Mississippi. Here is how the new code will affect telephone users in the state.Mississippi is getting a new area code. In addition to 601, 662, 769 and 228, the new area code 471 will soon be assigned to customers in the Magnolia state. The Mississippi Public Service Commission, on June 13, 2024, approved the new area code that will be assigned to the same area occupied by the 662 code.
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WKRG News 5Recreational fishing season for red grouper to end soon in MississippiBILOXI, Miss. (WKRG) — Mississippi fishermen are running out of time to catch red grouper as the recreational fishing season is set to close. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for red grouper (Epinephelus morio) is set to close. The date of the close of the season is Monday, […]
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Louisiana man sentenced to 7 years after attempting to distribute fentanyl into MississippiBILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A Covington, La. man is sentenced to 84 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl across state borders. Santana Phillipe Elzy, 23, was sentenced in the U.S. District Court in Gulfport on Thursday. According to court documents, the case first began...Covington, LA5 hours ago
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WJTV 12Mississippi Senate study group looks at maternal, child healthcareJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In the past two legislative sessions, Mississippi lawmakers have passed bills that aim to chip away at the state’s nationally low maternal and child healthcare rankings. Senate leaders will meet this fall to see what else can be done for mothers and babies. In 2023, lawmakers passed a bill that expanded […]
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The Daily LeaderCelebrate Freedom with Free Fishing DayLAKE LINCOLN — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce Thursday, July 4th is a “Free Fishing Day”, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity and visit one of our […]The post Celebrate Freedom with Free Fishing Day appeared first on Daily Leader.
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U.S. Army Corps Monitors Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Amid Rising Water LevelsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, is closely monitoring river levels along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers following recent heavy rainfall upstream. As water continues to flow downstream, the Corps' water control operations center remains vigilant in assessing potential impacts on communities and infrastructure within the St. Louis District.Saint Louis, MO7 hours ago
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KWQCMajor flooding now forecast on parts of the Mississippi River
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Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo: Fun for the whole familyGULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is headed back to the Coast for another year of family-friendly fun. This year, the rodeo runs Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7. Whether you’re a tourist wanting to hear live music and eat some good food, or a...Gulfport, MS8 hours ago
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WJTV 12Court affirms injunction against ARPA tax mandateJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a permanent injunction, which agrees that the tax mandate in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)“unlawfully forc[es] the States to adopt certain tax policies.” Fitch said the ruling also noted that the mandate exceeds Congress’ Spending Clause authority […]
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Mississippi TodayWhy did prison officials use a state plane to interview an inmate in Tennessee? They won’t say.Officials with the Mississippi Department of Corrections used the state airplane last year to travel to Tennessee to interview a Mississippi inmate about an urgent threat to a public official, but the state agency declined to provide any details about the flight. Airplane records obtained through a public records request...
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WJTV 12Dairy demand, prices help offset high input costs in MississippiSTARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Despite encouraging milk prices, officials with the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service said margins still project to be tight for Mississippi dairy farmers in 2024. The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasted this year’s average all-milk price at $21.60 per hundredweight […]
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WJTV 12Corps requests feedback on DEIS for Yazoo Backwater Study AreaVICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District, announced the publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area (YSA) project on Friday, June 28, 2024. They requested public feedback by August 12, 2024. Collaboratively developed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
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NSF awards $35M for networks to transform research capacity and competitivenessThe U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $35 million through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Research Incubators for STEM Excellence Research Infrastructure Improvement (E-RISE RII) to boost research competitiveness, build partnerships across academic institutions and non-academic sectors and create workforce development opportunities. E-RISE RII is a new...11 hours ago
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170 new laws go into effect July 1 in MississippiJACKSON, 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.Jackson, MS11 hours ago
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Wesley's Thursday Morning Tropics UpdateTracking a couple of tropical waves. Models keep tropical activity clear of our Mississippi Coast for at least the next three to seven days.12 hours ago
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WREGWant to track a tornado? Researchers developing tool for increased accuracyMEMPHIS, 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 […]
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Higher Temperatures On the WayGREENWOOD, Miss.–While some people in the Delta got a temporary cooldown with storms Wednesday and an expected high in the low 90s Thursday, intense heat is expected to return to this part of the state by Friday. “As we go from Friday into the weekend and continuing into Monday,”...14 hours ago
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