SUMMARY: Voters in Fulton, Mississippi, are set to decide the fate of a tourism tax. If approved, a 3% tax on food and beverage purchases within the city would be levied. Officials estimate the tax could bring in between $550,000 and $700,000 every year. Fulton's mayor, Emily Quinn, has said that the tax would fund improvements in the city's parks and pay for beautification projects, tourism promotion and recreation.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has not fulfilled his pledge to give away campaign donations received from those charged with misspending welfare money in a corruption case. Financial documents show Reeves receiving donations totaling $2,500 from Nancy New and $6,000 from Zach New, both of whom pleaded guilty to charges in the case. Reeves's campaign manager has not responded to inquiries about the donations' disposition. A Reeves campaign commercial stated that the donations would be donated to a worthy cause at the legal proceedings' conclusion.

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SUMMARY: Two months after a tornado damaged about two-thirds of the city of Amory, Mississippi, the community is working to rebuild. Mayor Corey Glenn said that the debris is about 96-98% removed and all of the infrastructure is back up and running. The main goal is to get all residents situated during this time.

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