Mississippi News
Gov. Reeves signs bill making license plates cheaper for disabled veterans
Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill into law aiming to help disabled veterans save money on license plates and car tags.
Senate Bill 2187, authored by Senator Joseph Seymour, R-Vancleave, revises disability rating requirements for certain motor vehicle and motorcycle license plates and tags authorized for disabled veterans.
The bill expands the number of disabled veterans who are eligible to purchase two motor vehicle license plates or tags for just $1 each.
“Any time the state of Mississippi can help our disabled veterans save money – that's a worthy cause,” Governor Tate Reeves said. “Our disabled veterans sacrificed their own health to keep us safe. The least we can do is lower fees the government charges them. I was really excited to sign this bill because it means more money in the pockets of our disabled veterans. I'll continue to do everything I can to support our service members.”
Under the revised standard, any legal resident of Mississippi…
———-
By: Caleb Salers
Title: Gov. Reeves signs bill making license plates cheaper for disabled veterans
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/gov-reeves-signs-bill-making-license-plates-cheaper-for-disabled-veterans/
Published Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:29:06 +0000
SUMMARY: Dana Walker, the former financial secretary at H.W. Byers High School in Jackson, Miss., pled guilty to embezzling $39,471.70 in school activity funds between August 2020 and February 2022. She was initially arrested in February 2022 by Marshall County School District Police, and the case was later investigated by the State Auditor's Office. Walker collected funds from students and staff for items like senior dues, athletic uniforms, and fundraisers, but failed to properly document and deposit these funds. Sentencing is scheduled for August 13, 2024. Suspected fraud can be reported to the State Auditor's Office online or by phone.
The post Former Mississippi school financial secretary pleads guilty to embezzlement appeared first on www.wjtv.com
SUMMARY: Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan won the Ferriss Trophy, awarded annually to the best college baseball player in Mississippi. Jordan has hit 17 home runs and has 61 RBIs this season, boasting a .363 batting average, which ranks 7th in the SEC. Jordan expressed pride and gratitude for the recognition, crediting past players and the coaching staff for paving the way. Mississippi State Bulldogs will face Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament on Tuesday at approximately 8 p.m. on the SEC Network.
The post Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan wins Ferriss Trophy appeared first on www.wcbi.com
SUMMARY: Madison County, MS, witnessed a groundbreaking for the state's largest economic development project, as Amazon Web Services (AWS) invests $10 billion in multiple data center complexes. This significant investment will generate at least 1,000 high-paying, high-tech jobs and represents the largest capital infusion in Mississippi's history. State lawmakers approved a $44 million incentive, with $32 million allocated for job training programs. These data centers will support transformation in various industries by providing essential technology infrastructure for cloud computing. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the project's immense future impact, with partial operations expected by 2027.
The post Amazon Web Services breaks ground on Mississippi data centers appeared first on www.wjtv.com
Leopold Conservation Award comes to Mississippi
Interview: Sanctuary Hospice Village Shoppe needing volunteers
Report: Almost all public universities in Mississippi to increase tuition
Former Mississippi school financial secretary pleads guilty to embezzlement
Pass Harbor hosts 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet
Local shrimpers say conditions not yet ideal for 2024 season
Funding going towards improving state roads, highways, and bridges
Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan wins Ferriss Trophy
Amazon Web Services breaks ground on Mississippi data centers
Standoff ends peacefully in Madison subdivision
Beat the Heat with Mississippi’s Best Waterparks
State auditor cracking down on Mississippians receiving unemployment benefits
Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Decried as Biased Against Disabled People
Jackson has a gang problem
Family files lawsuit after teen’s suicide in Harrison County Jail
On this day in 1950
George County Pours Runs In 6A South State Title Victory At PRC
Deer Fly Season on the Coast – Oh My!
In the Kitchen with J's Restaurant
Community members come together to commemorate 65th anniversary of Biloxi Civil Rights Wade-In
Interview: Sanctuary Hospice Village Shoppe needing volunteers
Report: Almost all public universities in Mississippi to increase tuition
Pass Harbor hosts 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet
Local shrimpers say conditions not yet ideal for 2024 season
Funding going towards improving state roads, highways, and bridges
Hattiesburg’s Main Street closed for sewer line repair
The Best Seat in Shuckers Stadium with Matt Degregorio
Chief Wade on accidental shooting
Mental Health Awareness for Adults
Jackson City Councilman concerned about new parking meters
-
Our Mississippi Home6 days agoBeat the Heat with Mississippi’s Best Waterparks
-
SuperTalk FM3 days ago
State auditor cracking down on Mississippians receiving unemployment benefits
-
Kaiser Health News6 days ago
Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Decried as Biased Against Disabled People
-
Mississippi News Video5 days ago
Jackson has a gang problem
-
Local News3 days ago
Family files lawsuit after teen’s suicide in Harrison County Jail
-
Mississippi Today4 days ago
On this day in 1950
-
228Sports6 days ago
George County Pours Runs In 6A South State Title Victory At PRC
-
Our Mississippi Home2 days ago
Deer Fly Season on the Coast – Oh My!
