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Governor Tate Reeves provides updates on COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi in Video Live-stream

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On Mon, 01/18/2021 - 03:01 PM

Governor Tate Reeves is currently giving a briefing on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mississippi.

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Person ‘wanted for questioning’ in murder case

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On Sat, 01/23/2021 - 07:28 PM

The Newton County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Scott County Sheriff's Department in looking for a person "wanted for questioning" in a alleged murder Friday.

The department issued the following statement:

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VIDEO: Watch the Newton County Board of Supervisors meeting

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 949 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:45 AM

The Newton County Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at the Newton County Courthouse.

Here is the video of that meeting:

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Reps. Randy Rushing & Troy Smith: Legislative update New state flag becomes official

By Rep. Troy Smith, READ MORE > 806 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 05:00 AM

This is the second week of the 2021 Legislative Session. Because it is early in the session, bills are still being drafted, so floor action has been light. More than 200 House bills have already been filed and referred to committees. Bills must be passed out of committee before they are considered by the House.

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Additional vaccine allocated to state

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On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 05:00 AM

JACKSON — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced that additional COVID-19 vaccine was allocated to Mississippi this week.

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Firefighter, EMT covered by workforce development

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On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 05:00 AM

JACKSON – Mississippi firefighters now have access to grant money to pay for their training. This will improve fire services statewide. It should also give these professional firefighters better chances for promotions and raises.

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A Biewer worker at the Newton sawmill gives a tour of the facility after its grand opening in 2017. Biewer has announced plans to build another sawmill in Winona. Brent Maze/The Appeal

Biewer plans to opens second Mississippi facility

By Amanda Sexton Ferguson, READ MORE > 832 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 05:00 AM

Biewer Lumber, headquartered in St. Clair, Mich., announced yesterday its plan to develop a state-of-the-art sawmill in Winona. The mill will be a $130 million investment and will bring more than 150 new jobs to Montgomery County.

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Workers to get paid COVID leave

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 1,047 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 05:00 AM

The Newton County Board of Trustees voted to approve the extension paid leave for staff members.

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Property tax deadline nears

By Caroline Phillips, READ MORE > 884 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 05:00 AM

Newton County residents should have Feb. 1, 2021 circled on their calendar. This is the day that the payment of property taxes is due.

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Tyler McCaughn, Legislative update: Senate approves new flag, takes up issues for mental health

By Sen. Tyler McCaughn, READ MORE > 805 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 05:00 AM

Your 2021 Mississippi Senate conveyed on Jan. 5, 2021 at noon. This session is set for 90 days barring any unforeseen problems. With the new session came new appointments. The Lt.

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