The department received multiple reports of unwarranted searches and arrests. The Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a civil rights probe into the police department of Lexington, Mississippi this…
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President Honors Emmett Till with New Monument
As he signed a proclamation, the president stated, “Only with truth comes healing, justice, repair, and another step forward.“ President Joe Biden signed a proclamation this week that…
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USDA Approves D-SNAP in Mississippi Disaster Areas
Thousands of residents in six counties may be eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its approval for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to help…
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PRAYER ALERT: Tornadoes Devastate in Mississippi
Over 100 miles of destruction left behind. A 70-mph tornado swept through central Mississippi Friday night. It covered more than 100 miles, starting in the town of Rolling…
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Justice Department Reaches MS Water Agreement
A third party is being appointed to stabilize the city’s water systems. The Justice Department has reached an agreement with Mississippi and the city of Jackson, implementing a…
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NWS Extends Tornado Watch in Parts of U.S.
Mississippi Valley at the heart of the supercells. The National Weather Service has extended warnings of thunderstorm systems bringing tornadoes and hail through a large portion of the…
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President Issues Emergency Declaration for Mississippi
After record rainfall, a broken treatment plant tainted Jackson’s tap water. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state of Mississippi this week, ordering federal assistance…
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EPA and USDA Address Rural Wastewater Management
A pilot initiative to begin in 11 rural communities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week the launch of the…
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Supreme Court Rules for Religious Liberty in Maine Schools
The High Court says that withholding funds from religious schools and institutions is discrimination. The Supreme Court issued a handful of rulings on Tuesday, including the decision in…
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Interior Distributes $252 Million to Oil State Coastal Restorations
Annual funding distributed through oil revenue-sharing model. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $252 million to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas for coastal conservation projects. These four…
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