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Legislation aimed to help military members and families enacted into law
Governor Tate Reeves has signed three bills into law that aim to reduce financial burdens for military service members and their families.
On Monday, Reeves gave his approval of Senate Bill 2649, Senate Bill 2700, and House Bill 49, expressing his support of all service members located across the state.
“Our nation is a beacon of freedom and democracy thanks to the heroic courage and sacrifice of our military service members and their families. For that, all of Mississippi is grateful,” said Reeves. “My administration will always be committed to supporting our military service members and their families, and that's why I was proud to sign these three important pieces of legislation.”
Out of the three bills, SB 2649 makes it easier for beneficiaries of life insurance policies where the insured is a member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces — including the National Guard or Reserves — to receive benefits.
SB 2700 exempts qualified homeowners whose spouse…
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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Legislation aimed to help military members and families enacted into law
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Published Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:56:24 +0000
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Warming trend for Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi will be cold in the mornings but warm up in the afternoons for the Easter weekend. Thursday will be sunny with highs in the 60s, dropping to the 30s at night with patchy frost. Friday will have highs in the 70s, and the weekend will be even warmer with temperatures in the 80s and no rain expected. Next week will see warm and humid air with the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. It is still unsure if the storms will be severe.
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Two Rankin County teens arrested for shooting death of 14-year-old in Jackson
SUMMARY: Two teenagers from Rankin County, Maxle Mooneyham, 16, and John Foote, 17, were arrested in connection to the shooting death of 14-year-old Cameron Horne-Crook in Jackson. The suspects were charged with murder and were assisted in their arrest by Rankin County deputies and Pearl police. Horne-Crook was shot multiple times on March 25 in the 3500 block of Ridgecrest Drive. He was a student at Northwest Rankin Middle School. The names of the suspects were corrected by Jackson police in an updated announcement.
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Blending past, future: Redeveloping Burns Bottom
SUMMARY: The Burns Bottom neighborhood in Columbus, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is being considered for redevelopment by the Columbus Redevelopment Authority. The plan is to develop the area into a mix of commercial buildings, residential homes, and apartment spaces to meet the needs of the community, including workers from the air base and industrial sectors. The project aims to tie together different parts of Columbus, including the Riverwalk and downtown area. A public meeting will be held on March 28 to discuss funding for the project. The CRA believes this redevelopment will bring new life to the neighborhood and benefit the entire community.
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