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Mississippi income tax cut fight heats up
Podcast: Legislative tax cut fight heats up
Mississippi Today's political team discussing the growing tension over dueling House and Senate income tax proposals. Many fear all legislation is in jeopardy because leaders can't agree on tax cut details.
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SUMMARY: The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association recently received the Bernice Linton Outstanding Event Award for their Elvis Festival at the Pinnacle Awards. The festival has a significant economic impact on Tupelo, attracting attendees from all over the world. The event planning, promotion, and marketing is a year-round effort, involving partnerships with various organizations. The staff and volunteers work hard to keep the festival fresh and exciting for attendees of all ages. The 26th annual Tupelo Elvis Festival is scheduled for June 6 to June 9. For more information, visit TupeloElvisFestival.com.
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SUMMARY: Mandisa, the gospel singer who gained fame on “American Idol,” passed away at her home in Nashville at age 47. She began her career as a member of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and gained national fame on “American Idol” in 2006. After the show, she pursued a career as a recording artist and won a Grammy for her 2011 album “Overcomer.” Mandisa's public relations team confirmed her death, and the cause is currently unknown. Known for her kindness and singing about Jesus, Mandisa's passing has left many saddened, but her team asks for prayers for her family and friends during this difficult time.
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SUMMARY: A visitation will be held for two-year-old Jastiny, who was killed in Southaven last month by her mother who is now charged with capital murder. Jastiny's grandmother, Towana Johnson, who was caring for her and her brother says the system failed them. Johnson found Jastiny unresponsive in her room. Jastiny's mother suffered from severe mental illness, and despite efforts to get her help, the system failed them. The mother is currently in jail, and Jastiny's visitation and funeral will be held soon. Mental health resources are available for those in need.
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Mississippi News5 days agoMississippi will soon be bombarded with cicadas
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SuperTalk FM4 days ago
4 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi during latest round of severe storms
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SuperTalk FM2 days ago
Chance of parole denied for man who killed 3 Choctaw Indian tribal members
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SuperTalk FM5 days ago
2 Jones County correctional officers arrested in smuggling bust
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Mississippi News7 days ago
Columbus schools may see needed upgrades with bond issue
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Local News5 days agoAlmost 3,500 Mississippi Veterans have enrolled in VA health care in past 365 days, 28% increase over last year
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Kaiser Health News2 days ago
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SuperTalk FM4 days ago
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