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Hattiesburg Fiscal Budget 2024 passed
SUMMARY: The Hattiesburg City Council has approved a $158.1 million budget for the upcoming year. The budget includes raises for firefighters and police officers, with starting salaries for firefighters increasing to $40,000. The city council prioritized investments in infrastructure and employee salaries in the budget. The approval of the budget in the summer allowed the city to make necessary investments.
The Hattiesburg City Council's approval of a $158.1 million budget will put more money in some city employees' pockets.
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Rex Thompson's Midday forecast – May 14, 2024
SUMMARY: After the rain, temperatures will remain warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Clouds may thin out in the afternoon, becoming mostly sunny. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the lower 60s with some patchy fog expected. Wednesday will be hot and sunny with temperatures in the upper 80s. Thursday will see an increase in clouds and a slight chance of showers. Heavy rain is expected on Friday, potentially leading to strong thunderstorms. The weekend will see a chance of showers on Saturday with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. Clear skies are expected on Sunday and Monday with temperatures warming up to the low 90s.
Look for partly cloudy skies this afternoon with only a 20 percent chance of a shower.
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Is the state looking to take over Smith Wills Stadium?
SUMMARY: The Mayor's office is disputing social media reports claiming the state has repossessed the stadium, suggesting that Republicans in the state legislature may be attempting to take control of city-owned property. The CEO of the venue was caught off guard by this possible power grab, as the land under the stadium was donated to the city for recreational and sporting events. A new state bill requires the state attorney general to determine if the city is using the land properly. The Mayor's office views this as a deceptive maneuver and is prepared to contest any attempts to repossess the property.
Is the state looking to take over Smith Wills Stadium?
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Economic developments aim to keep Mississippi's workers in state
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi has been focused on bringing economic growth to the state, investing in major projects like an electric battery plant and an Amazon data center. The goal is to create a network effect where more companies will be attracted to the area, leading to job growth and economic prosperity. However, Mississippi still faces challenges such as a declining population and low labor force participation rate, especially among young people. Dr. Joshua Hendrickson, an economist, believes that creating incentives for desired behavior and focusing on developing smaller communities could help address these issues and bring about long-term economic growth in the state.
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