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$6B data center planned for Jefferson Davis, one of the poorest counties in the country
Jefferson Davis is one of the poorest counties in the country. Officials says that the jobs, investment and expected tax revenue from the data center “could completely transform this county.”
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6mMDA chief Bill Cork resigns with little explanation. Reeves appoints Waldrop
Reeves during his two terms as governor has struggled to keep a permanent MDA director in place. Cork oversaw record development from data center boom.
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4mDelta Harvest market adjusts from weekly to monthly
The Delta Harvest Market is changing its hours as it continues its mission to support Delta farmers and Mississippi shoppers with fresh, locally grown food
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5mWho’s funding the Hinds DA candidates? Voters won’t know until a week before Nov. 3 election
The truncated campaign for Hinds County district attorney means candidates will only file a single financial disclosure statement.
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5mWho’s funding the Hinds DA candidates? Voters won’t know until a week before Nov. 3 election
The truncated campaign for Hinds County district attorney means candidates will only file a single financial disclosure statement.
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9mRefugees, asylum seekers to lose Medicaid coverage Oct. 1
Multiple groups of lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers without a green card, will become ineligible for Medicaid and CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, starting Oct. 1. The changes take effect following the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that President Donald Trump signed into law last year.