Mississippi
Other than the flag, what did Mississippi lawmakers get done this year?
Medical marijuana and prohibition. Abortion issues and a Jim Crow-era election system. A $1.2 billion battle between lawmakers and the governor.
The 2020 Mississippi legislative session had plenty of intrigue even before lawmakers passed a bill to change the state flag. They left the Capitol last week with no firm date of return, but they must return at some point soon — to hash out a budget disagreement, and possibly to address coronavirus funding.
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Biloxi
The Biloxi Lighthouse story, as told by Mary Ann Mobley
[Source: City of Biloxi YouTube Channel]
A 12-minute, City of Biloxi documentary about the Biloxi Lighthouse, narrated by Biloxi native and Miss America 1959 Mary Ann Mobley.
COVID-19
MSDH releases number of COVID cases in schools for week of Sept. 21-25
[Source: WLOX.com]
JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) – The Mississippi State Department of Health has released its weekly report on the number of coronavirus cases in schools for each county.
The report lists the number of staff members and students who tested positive for the virus, as well as the number of staff and students who were quarantined.
Continue reading on WLOX.com.
Coastal Mississippi
Hurricane Sally Spares a Mississippi Alligator Ranch
[Source: msbusiness.com]
As rain and wind from Sally started reaching the Gulf Coast, the manager of a Mississippi alligator ranch was just hoping he wouldn't have to deal with a repeat of what happened during Hurricane Katrina.
Continue reading on msbusiness.com.
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