Wicker, Hyde-Smith commend passage of HBCU Partnership Act

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith commend passage of HBCU Partnership Act

By Brittany Land

The U.S. Senate approved legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith to strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and Historically Black Colleges and...

Two More Forrest Co. Safe Rooms Get Funding

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Two More Forrest Co. Safe Rooms Get Funding

By Haskel Burns

Funding has been approved for two more safe rooms at schools in Forrest County – one at Petal Upper Elementary and another at Rawls Springs Attendance Center – bringing the number of school safe rooms in the county...

30 U.S. Senators Co-Sponsor Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

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30 U.S. Senators Co-Sponsor Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

By Heather Clark 

WASHINGTON — 30 U.S. senators have co-sponsored federal legislation that was recently reintroduced in an effort to defund the abortion and contraception giant Planned Parenthood.

The...

Senate approves bill extending duck hunting season

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Senate approves bill extending duck hunting season

By Josh Carter

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - The U.S. Senate approved a resolution package Tuesday that could extend duck hunting season to January 31st. The package would also include special hunts for military, veterans and youths...