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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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SBA Working Capital Loan deadline approaching in Mississippi following Secretary of Agriculture disaster declaration for drought

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

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that Feb.

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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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Survey shows almost half in MS May Decline COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Mississippians Explain Their Votes for Biden or Trump, Still Back Early Voting Expansion

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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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From left: Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Chief Cyrus Ben and Congresswoman Deb Haaland. Submitted photo

CHOCTAW: MBCI celebrates historic nomination of Congresswoman Deb Haaland for Interior Secretary

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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00 AM

Congresswoman Deb Haaland of New Mexico and a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna was announced as President-Elect Biden’s nominee for Secretary of the Interior. Haaland’s nomination marks a historic milestone in U.S. history as she will be the first Native American to lead the U.S.

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BELHAVEN: University searches for scholarship winner

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On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 05:00 AM

JACKSON – Belhaven University is honoring alum and well-known author Angie Thomas ‘11 by helping young aspiring writers in a major way. The Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship will provide a full-ride scholarship to one incoming creative writing major and additional scholarship awards to other applicants.

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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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Let it snow for a while

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 02:22 PM

Newton County residents got to enjoy a snow day on Jan. 11.

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