WJTV-TV Jackson
Three Mississippi hospitals approved for rural program
By Sethanie Smith
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) said three Mississippi hospitals have been approved to participate in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program through the...
The Ocean Springs Weekly Record
Advocate to Political Trailblazer: Jeanne Luckey's Legacy Honored with Top Award
JEANNE LUCKEY: Named for Mississippi Top 50 Hall of Fame Posthumously
By Leigh Coleman
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS — From the quiet streets of Ocean Springs to the national political stage...
WTOK-TV Meridian
Pat Harrison Waterway District Board gives updates on Archusa Dam repair
By Zack Rogers
QUITMAN, Miss. (WTOK) - In July of 2023, the Archusa Dam at Archusa Creek Water Park suffered a catastrophic breach.
This breach released much of the water in the reservoir, similar to...
WATN-TV Memphis
Mid-South officials react to the death of Pope Francis
Staff Report
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church died on the morning of April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced.
Leaders across the Mid-South have offered statements paying tribute to and honoring the legacy of the...
Franklin Advocate
Milwaukee Tool donates $10K to FCCTC in honor of Wentworth
By Paul Keane, Franklin Advocate
Students at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center — especially those in carpentry, welding and construction trades classes — will be the main beneficiary of a $10,000 donation...
Bank Beat
FDIC’s Hill: Agency considering easing regulations for de novos
Published on April 15, 2025 by BankBeat
The FDIC is considering regulatory changes to spark more de novos, said Acting Chair Travis Hill last week during the American Bankers Association Washington Summit.
The FDIC is...
Franklin Advocate
Senator excited about Okhissa Lake Resort progress
By Paul Keane, Franklin Advocate
United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said the impending fruition of the Okhissa Lake Lodge is an exciting time for residents of Franklin County and the surrounding area.
Hyde-Smith was in town...
Meat+Poultry
USDA provides update on new agency appointments
By Ryan McCarthy
WASHINGTON — On April 14, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins named dozens of officials appointed to recent roles throughout the agency.
“Agriculture is the backbone of America, and strong leadership at the People...
Augusta (Va.) Free Press
Trump executive order threatens CDFI Fund, support for underserved areas
By Rebecca Barnabi
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) boosts economic growth in largely underserved communities that lack traditional access to financing.
The CDFI...
Concerned Women for America
How Congress can Help Families in Times of Economic Turbulence
By Maggie McKneely
Between the chaos of the COVID pandemic and the out-of-control inflation caused by Biden-era policies, Americans have taken a hit to their pocketbooks over the past several years. In a...
