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Corps signs to move forward with plan for pumps

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed pivotal documentation to move forward with its new proposed plan for the Yazoo Backwater Area Pumps.

Police searching for people who stole vehicle, fled pursuit

Local police are searching for the people involved in stealing a vehicle and evading police pursuit.

Free COVID testing on Saturday

With COVID-19 cases continually rising, community members in Greenville say, “It’s better to know.” From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan.

Random gun shots a common problem in Greenville

At 1:42 a.m. on Dec. 27, multiple shots rang out in the Lake Manor neighborhood in Greenville.

Hurst announces resignation

Mike Hurst, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, announced Thursday that he has submitted his resignation to President Donald J.

Mike Hurst speaks at the Neshoba County Fair in 2015.

Mississippi voters overwhelmingly voted for the New Magnolia design to become the state's new flag.

Mississippians overwhelmingly vote to support medical marijuana, new state flag
By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 45,388 Reads
On Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:13 AM
Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to pass ballot initiatives allowing medical marijuana and a new state flag Tuesday in addition to giving big majorities to President Donald Trump.
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Medical marijuana approved in Mississippi
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On Wed, 11/04/2020 - 10:10 AM
Mississippi voters have approved Initiative 65, setting the stage for medical marijuana in Mississippi.
Yazoo County voters also voted strongly in favor of Initiative 65 over the alternative 65A with 74.47 percent voting in favor.

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Washington County Election Results
By Jon Alverson jalverson@ddtonline.com, READ MORE > 34,866 Reads
On Wed, 11/04/2020 - 09:42 AM
The local Washington County election results show a majority of citizens in conteste
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Transportation Commissioner (Central) Willie Simmons

Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons talks roads, lottery and more with The E-T
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On Tue, 11/03/2020 - 09:04 AM
Former District 13 Senator and now Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons dropped by The E-T this week to talk about some big projects that will affect the Delta and Sunflower County specifically. He also talks about the lottery and its future impact on road projects in the area.

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Opinion: State bank CEOs support new flag
By Dan Rollins, John Hairston, and Mitch Waycaster, READ MORE > 26,997 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 02:01 PM
We have a chance to start a new era for the state of Mississippi, one with unification and inclusion for our residents and economic growth across our communities. Mississippians will have an opportunity to vote to approve a proposed state flag in November, and the state’s largest banks fully support the adoption of a new official flag.
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Opinion: Initiative 65, not 65A, is right vote
By Dr. Claude Harbarger, READ MORE > 17,459 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 01:57 PM
I am a Mississippi physician and I believe Mississippi patients with debilitating medical conditions deserve to have medical marijuana as a treatment option as do more than 3.5 million patients in 34 other states including Louisiana, Florida, and Arkansas.
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Editorial: Dodging a debate
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On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 01:56 PM
Cindy Hyde-Smith must believe her reelection as Mississippi’s junior U.S. senator is in the bag.
How else to explain the Republican incumbent’s refusal to debate her well-funded Democratic challenger Mike Espy/
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Opinion: Please vote “no” on Initiative 65
By Eric Clark, READ MORE > 16,839 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 01:55 PM
I have two points to make in this guest editorial. My first thought is that Mississippi needs a medical marijuana law. It needs to be carefully written by our Legislature, with sensible regulations, to help Mississippians with debilitating pain.
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Opinion: Here we go again. It’s time for another Presidential election.
By Wyatt Emmerich, READ MORE > 17,274 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 01:55 PM
Well, yet another Presidential election has rolled around and I can no longer put off writing about Presidential politics. I do this about once every four years.
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Opinion: State utility CEOs support new flag
By Jeff Bowman, Michael Callahan, Haley Fisackerly, David Gates, and Anthony Wilson, READ MORE > 15,445 Reads
On Fri, 10/30/2020 - 01:54 PM
On November 3 Mississippians will vote on important measures, including the opportunity to approve a new state flag. We urge you to Vote Yes for this new flag that will represent all Mississippians.
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Mississippians overwhelmingly vote to support medical marijuana, new state flag

Medical marijuana approved in Mississippi

Washington County Election Results

Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons talks roads, lottery and more with The E-T

Opinion: State bank CEOs support new flag

Opinion: Initiative 65, not 65A, is right vote

Editorial: Dodging a debate

Opinion: Please vote “no” on Initiative 65

Opinion: Here we go again. It’s time for another Presidential election.

Opinion: State utility CEOs support new flag

Wicker Hails $2.377 Million Award for UMMC Connected Care Pilot Program

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