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Full Prepared Remarks by Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann at 2021 Neshoba County Fair
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On Wed, 07/28/2021 - 02:06 PM
Below is a press release from Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann:

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann recently spoke at the 2021 Neshoba County Fair.
Attached is the full transcript of his statement:
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The Holmes County Consolidated School District is facing a potential state takeover. Credit: Kayleigh Skinner/Mississippi Today

State to consider takeover of Holmes County schools
By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, 72 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 11:36 AM
The state education department will consider a takeover of the Holmes County Consolidated School District following an investigation that found the district in violation of 81% of state accreditation standards for schools.
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Masks are worn as hand sanitizer is distributed at Corner Market on Fortification Street in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today

Back to masking: CDC recommends even the vaccinated should wear masks in public indoor spaces
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 182 Reads
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:48 AM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance on Tuesday, saying that people vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear masks in public indoor spaces in areas experiencing surging caseloads.
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Governor Tate Reeves delivers the State of the State address on the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon. Reeves spoke of a better Mississippi through better education, jobs and unity. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

Other governors use bully pulpits, incentives to urge vaccination. Where’s Gov. Reeves?
By Geoff Pender - Mississippi Today, 94 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 05:12 PM
Below is a political analysis column by Geoff Pender:

As a more virulent strain of COVID-19 rips through states with low vaccination rates, many governors are using their megaphones and-or state resources to urge residents to get inoculated and overcome vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
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Parchman prison. Jan. 10, 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

Mississippi Department of Corrections cancels prison visitation to prevent spread of COVID
By Brittany Brown - Mississippi Today, 213 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 02:00 PM
Visitation at all Mississippi Department of Corrections prisons has been suspended, Commissioner Burl Cain said in an internal memo Monday.
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With insurrection investigation underway, the nation’s eyes turn toward Bennie Thompson
By Bobby Harrison - Mississippi Today, 224 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:48 PM
Below is a political analysis column by Bobby Harrison:
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Insurrection investigation: Full opening statement from Congressman Bennie Thompson
By Mississippi Today, 128 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:30 PM
Editor’s note: On July 27, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson convened the House select committee that was formed to investigate the causes of the Jan. 6 attack on the United States Capitol. Below is his full opening statement.
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Attorney general candidate Lynn Fitch speaks during the Madison and Hinds County Republican Women candidate forum at The Lake House in Ridgeland, Miss., Monday, August 26, 2019. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today, Report For America

Lynn Fitch asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
By Will Stribling - Mississippi Today, 142 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:12 PM
In a brief filed on July 22, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule Roe v.
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Auditor White Appoints New Leadership in Investigations Division
By Press Release - Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, 84 Reads
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 11:18 AM
Below is a press release from the Office of the State Auditor:

State Auditor Shad White announced today that he has named Larry Ware as the new Director of Investigations and Debi Cox as the new Deputy Director of Investigations at the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor.
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Students participate in class during the first day of school at Neshoba County Central Middle School on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today

Teachers union calls on Reeves to mandate masks in schools
By Kate Royals - Mississippi Today, 298 Reads
Mon, 07/26/2021 - 02:00 PM
The state’s teachers union is calling on Gov. Tate Reeves to mandate masks in schools in the fall.
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