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‘We as a state failed them’: Senators call for improved disaster response after winter storm

By ALEX ROZIER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY ALEX ROZIER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,02/13/26-11:12AM, 116 Reads 3,952 Statewide
The discussion came as the Senate passed a bill that would create a disaster response loan program.
North Mississippi senators pleaded for an improved disaster response from the state Thursday as thousands of their constituents still lacked power nearly three weeks after the January winter storm.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

By JAY POWELL JAY POWELL
Tue,02/17/26-9:00AM, 116 Reads
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The Mayor and Board of Alderpersons will be receiving sealed bids on asphalt milling of New Ireland Rd. within the confines of the City of Newton. Bid Deadline: March 6, 2026 at 4 PM. Sealed bids shall be delivered to City Hall in Newton. For more info call Gary Turner at 601-282-0821.
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Lexington gets another interim top cop

By MINA CORPUZ - MISSISSIPPI TODAY MINA CORPUZ - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Fri,02/13/26-10:30AM, 114 Reads 3,283 Statewide
Lexington police have a new interim chief after the first appointed leader resigned less than a month into the job.
The city’s Board of Aldermen appointed Kenneth Gee as interim chief Thursday following a special meeting.
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

By MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Tue,02/10/26-9:46AM, 112 Reads
IN THE CHOCTAW TRIBAL
YOUTH COURT MISSISSIPPI
BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
IN THE INTEREST OF:
B.I.; D.O.B.: 01/26/2010 AND
D.I., D.O.B.: 04/07/2011
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, PETITIONER
VS. JV-2024-37-CW
AVEN ISAAC AND KRISTAN JOHN, RESPONDENTS
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