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Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.

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On Thu, 01/07/2021 - 06:37 PM

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J. Trump and Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen and will leave the Department of Justice on January 19, 2021.

Hurst, a native of Hickory, was appointed by Trump in June 2017.

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Randy Reeves receives the VA’s Exceptional Service Award from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie.

Randy Reeves receives VA Exceptional Service Award

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 11:47 AM

WASHINGTON —Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves, who was born and raised in Little Rock, Mississippi, received the VA’s Exceptional Service Award from U.S.

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Congressman Guest condemns violence and opposes Electoral College vote certification

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:00 AM

Washington, DC – Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) voted not to certify the Electoral College votes from the states of Arizona and Pennsylvania. Congressman Guest released the following statement:

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Reps. Randy Rushing and Troy Smith Legislative update: Session begins as Legislature passes first bills

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 05:00 AM

On January 5, 2021, the 133rd Mississippi State Legislature began the second session in its four-year term.

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Biewer Lumber opening new sawmill in Winona, creating 150 jobs

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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 10:41 AM

Biewer Lumber, headquartered in St. Clair, Mich., announced yesterday its plan to develop a state-of-the-art sawmill in Winona.

The mill, which is the company's second mill built in Mississippi, will be a $130 million investment and will bring more than 150 new jobs to Montgomery County.

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Teacher Pay Raise, ADA Hold Harmless, Licensure Bills Pass Senate Ed Committee

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:21 PM

Senate Bill 2001, a teacher pay raise bill, passed unanimously in the Senate Education Committee this afternoon. It must now pass the Appropriations Committee before going to the floor of the full Senate for a vote. The bill gives certified teachers with three or more years’ experience a $1,000 pay increase.

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Legal Community Lauds Retiring Magistrate Judge Linda Anderson

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:09 PM

Magistrate Judge Linda Anderson has a sea of admirers in Mississippi’s legal family. The evidence is clear that her many years of splendid service is much appreciated in the Magnolia State.

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PEER Committee Releases Report on Inmate Cost Per Day

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 09:51 AM

The PEER Committee has released its report titled “Mississippi Department of Corrections’ FY 2020 Cost Per Inmate Day.”

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Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015. He was appointed by the Trump administration in 2017 to serve as a U.S. Attorney. Brent Maze/The Appeal

Mike Hurst tenders resignation to Trump administration

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:00 AM

Hurst, a native of Hickory, was appointed by Trump in June 2017.

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Summary of Municipal Elections Calendar for 2021

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On Fri, 01/08/2021 - 05:00 AM

Here is a calendar for the 2021 municipal elections:

JANUARY

4: Qualifying Period Begins. First day candidates may file petitions and/or qualifying statements and pay qualifying fees for municipal offices. (Miss. Code Ann. §§ 23-15- 299, 23-15-309)

FEBRUARY

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