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PRCC football working towards breakout 2022 season
In football, they call third down the money down and the same rule applies to Seth Smith's third year at Pearl River where the Wildcats are finally ready to take all their hard work and make a deposit.
PRCC coming off a pair of two-win seasons to start the Coach Smith era, but it wasn't all bad for the Wildcats who led the state in rushing both years, which is hardly a surprise considering Smith's track record during his time at East Central High School.
This season, Pearl River is bringing in a pair of transfer quarterbacks to improve the passing game and just a…
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Mississippi Senate Republicans push Medicaid expansion ‘lite’ proposal that would cover fewer people
SUMMARY: Republican lawmakers in Mississippi are pushing for Medicaid expansion with a work requirement of at least 30 hours per week, up from the House-approved 20-hour requirement. They believe this will ensure able-bodied adults work “basically full time” to receive benefits. Proponents argue that expansion could help improve health care conditions in the state, which currently ranks poorly in health indicators. However, opponents, including Gov. Tate Reeves, argue that the program will lead to government dependency and push people off private insurance. The Senate's proposal also depends on President Biden's administration approving the work requirement, which they have consistently revoked in the past.
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F.E.B. Distributing celebrates 90 years
SUMMARY: F.E.B. Distributing, a local beverage distributor, is celebrating nine decades on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The company was founded in 1943 by S.J. Bertucci and officially took on its name in 1946. The family-run business values hard work, integrity, and relationships. They distribute beer to over 1,000 retail customers, ranging from international brands like Molson Coors and Corona to local breweries. The company, now in its fourth generation, emphasizes dedication and commitment to ensuring the business continues for future generations. They work long hours to deliver beer every day and ensure customer satisfaction.
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Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down. Rescuers are looking for people in water
SUMMARY: A container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse and several vehicles to fall into the river below. Rescuers were searching for multiple people in the water, with two individuals rescued and one in serious condition. The cause of the crash was unclear, but the cargo ship hit one of the bridge's supports, causing it to buckle and collapse. The ship caught fire, and thick black smoke was seen. The bridge collapse was described as a “developing mass casualty event” by officials, and the FBI was on the scene. Governor declared a state of emergency.
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