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Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state's unemployment rate hit a record low of 3% in March, equaling the state's previous lowest percentage. Reeves credited the economic growth to attracting significant private sector investments and creating thousands of jobs. Among these investments, a $10 billion project from Amazon Web Services is expected to generate 1,000 jobs. The state has also been recognized for its quality pre-kindergarten education and has attained all-time high graduation rates. After a consistent decline in unemployment throughout 2023, Mississippi managed to reach and maintain this record low early in 2024.
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Senate neglects to reconfirm Bentz as wildlife commissioner amid illegal hunting investigation
SUMMARY: Leonard Bentz, Jr. will not return as a Mississippi Wildlife Commissioner after he faced criticism for illegally hunting turkeys in Holmes County. The legislative session ended without Governor Tate Reeves nominating Bentz for reappointment. Despite Bentz's assertion of ignorance regarding the illegal baiting with crickets on the property, his citation added to previous concerns from outdoors enthusiasts questioning his qualifications, particularly concerning chronic wasting disease policies. Bentz, who formerly served as a public service commissioner, was appointed to the wildlife commission by Reeves but is no longer listed as a commissioner on the MDWFP website.
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SUMMARY: Karen Waldrup, a Southern Miss alumna and The Voice contestant, is hopeful to progress to the live semifinals after her latest performance. Her striking renditions of songs by Dee Messina and Trisha Yearwood earned her a place in the Top 12. Performing Lee Ann Womack's “I Hope You Dance” for the Top 8, she drew praise, particularly from Reba McEntire. Her fate, dependent on fan votes, will be revealed Tuesday at 8/7c. If not initially in the Top 8, she could still secure a spot via an instant save. The post ends with an invitation to subscribe to a Mississippi news newsletter.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed “Walker's Law,” a bill to criminalize sextortion, into effect. The law, named after Walker Montgomery, a Starkville Academy student who took his life after online exploitation, defines sextortion as threatening to share private images to coerce someone into providing more images or valuables. Starting July 1, perpetrators will face up to 5, 10, or 15 years in prison for first, second, or subsequent offenses, respectively. Aggravated cases involving minors or leading to great bodily harm have additional provisions. Underage offenders may be referred to behavioral health counseling.
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