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There’s a nationwide push for more nuclear power, driven by an AI data center boom, but plants require huge investments and raise safety and environmental concerns.
Mississippi lawmakers are pushing for the state to incentivize nuclear energy production, as increasing such production becomes a surprisingly bipartisan issue nationwide
Over the past fifteen years, Democratic and Republican presidents have pushed to increase the U.S.’s nuclear capacity by keeping existing plants operating and investing in new ones.
By Katherine Lin - Mississippi Today on
1 month 3 weeks ago
There’s a nationwide push for more nuclear power, driven by an AI data center boom, but plants require huge investments and raise safety and environmental concerns.
Mississippi lawmakers are pushing for the state to incentivize nuclear energy production, as increasing such production becomes a surprisingly bipartisan issue nationwide
Over the past fifteen years, Democratic and Republican presidents have pushed to increase the U.S.’s nuclear capacity by keeping existing plants operating and investing in new ones.
By Katherine Lin - Mississippi Today on
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State Sen. Jeremy England, R-Vancleave, speaks to reporters at a press conference with Republican Secretary of State Michael Watson at the Mississippi State Capitol on Jan. 21, 2026, about strengthening Mississippi's campaign finance laws. Credit: Katherine Lin/Mississippi Today
A Senate committee approved legislation to reform Mississippi’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, while a House committee made clear it has no intentions of even considering it.
By Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
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State Sen. Jeremy England, R-Vancleave, speaks to reporters at a press conference with Republican Secretary of State Michael Watson at the Mississippi State Capitol on Jan. 21, 2026, about strengthening Mississippi's campaign finance laws. Credit: Katherine Lin/Mississippi Today
A Senate committee approved legislation to reform Mississippi’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, while a House committee made clear it has no intentions of even considering it.
By Taylor Vance - Mississippi Today on
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Mississippi lawmakers face the first major killing deadline of the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, the deadline for House and Senate committees to pass measures originating in their own chamber.
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Mississippi lawmakers face the first major killing deadline of the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, the deadline for House and Senate committees to pass measures originating in their own chamber.
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today on
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Annual campaign finance reports show potential top contenders for Mississippi governor in 2027 were busy fundraising last year.
By Michael Goldberg - Mississippi Today on
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Below is a press release from the Mississippi State Department of Health:
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is providing personnel and resources throughout North Mississippi as the state recovers from the devastating ice storm.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Below is a press release from the Mississippi State Department of Health:
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is providing personnel and resources throughout North Mississippi as the state recovers from the devastating ice storm.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
The Madison Parish 911 Office is asking residents to check whether road or street signs in their neighborhoods are missing and to report any theft or vandalism, offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Cynthia Arender Machen, Madison Parish 911 director, said many road signs throughout the parish have been stolen, removed or vandalized, creating problems for emergency vehicles, first responders and service providers trying to locate addresses.
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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to tour and assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
Secretary Noem joined Gov. Tate Reeves in Tupelo to recognize local and state first responders during multi-agency winter storm response efforts, including the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Mississippi National Guard, and Mississippi Department of Transportation.
By The Tate Record on
1 month 3 weeks ago
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to tour and assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
Secretary Noem joined Gov. Tate Reeves in Tupelo to recognize local and state first responders during multi-agency winter storm response efforts, including the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Mississippi National Guard, and Mississippi Department of Transportation.
By The Tate Record on
1 month 3 weeks ago
Mississippi has carefully defined laws for lobbyist, registration of their names and companies and how they conduct business.
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has issued a response to inaccurate statements circulating on social media regarding lobbyist registration.
Miss. Code Ann. Section 5-8-3 defines a “Lobbyist” as:
By The Tate Record on
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SECTION 900
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS:
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Grenada County Mississippi at the Grenada County Courthouse, Grenada, Mississippi, until 9:00 AM on the 11th day of MARCH , 2026 and shortly thereafter publicly opened for the construction of 6.859 miles of MAINTENANCE (OTHER THAN BRIDGE) on the ROADS “A” THRU “E” being known as State Aid Program (SAP) Project No. SAP-22(8)M in Grenada County Mississippi.
ROADWAY ITEMS: Mobilization 1.000 LS
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June 13, 1947-January 25, 2026
Rebecca Dianne Scott of Independence transitioned from this life to heaven on January 25, 2026.
Visitation and funeral services will be Thursday, February 5, at Lifepoint Church in Senatobia, Miss. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m.
Dianne was one of three children born to James Lewis and Jewell Ford Campbell of Memphis. Her parents and her two brothers, David and Bobby, whom she dearly loved, have welcomed her to heaven.
By The Tate Record on
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June 13, 1947-January 25, 2026
Rebecca Dianne Scott of Independence transitioned from this life to heaven on January 25, 2026.
Visitation and funeral services will be Thursday, February 5, at Lifepoint Church in Senatobia, Miss. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m.
Dianne was one of three children born to James Lewis and Jewell Ford Campbell of Memphis. Her parents and her two brothers, David and Bobby, whom she dearly loved, have welcomed her to heaven.
By The Tate Record on
1 month 3 weeks ago
June 13, 1947-January 25, 2026
Rebecca Dianne Scott of Independence transitioned from this life to heaven on January 25, 2026.
Visitation and funeral services will be Thursday, February 5, at Lifepoint Church in Senatobia, Miss. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m.
Dianne was one of three children born to James Lewis and Jewell Ford Campbell of Memphis. Her parents and her two brothers, David and Bobby, whom she dearly loved, have welcomed her to heaven.
By The Tate Record on
1 month 3 weeks ago
June 13, 1947-January 25, 2026
Rebecca Dianne Scott of Independence transitioned from this life to heaven on January 25, 2026.
Visitation and funeral services will be Thursday, February 5, at Lifepoint Church in Senatobia, Miss. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m.
Dianne was one of three children born to James Lewis and Jewell Ford Campbell of Memphis. Her parents and her two brothers, David and Bobby, whom she dearly loved, have welcomed her to heaven.
By The Tate Record on
1 month 3 weeks ago
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1. Noem visits North Mississippi
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. Noem visits North Mississippi
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem landed in Tupelo on Monday to assess winter storm damage in North Mississippi as FEMA, military leadership, first responders and linemen continue to work to recover from the ice storm that blanketed the area.
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