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Mississippi tax free weekend is now. Save money shopping for school clothing, shoes, more
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Look smart for less money. If you need to save on back-to-school shopping, cash in this tax-free weekend in Mississippi now. It's happening now. The state sales tax holiday will cut down out-of-pocket prices on most of the clothing, shoes and...
‘Mississippi Riverscapes’ Plein Air competition awards ceremony is July 12
Illinois Business Journal
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July 11, 2025
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, in partnership with Alton’s Jacoby Arts Center, recently announced the awards ceremony and grand opening dates...
Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant
Automotive Dive
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July 11, 2025
Nissan Motor Co. is delaying the 2028 production launch of two electric SUV models at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, company spokesman Brian Brockman said in an email to Automotive Dive. While Brockman did not disclose an updated timeframe,...
Tariff Troubles Drive Nissan, Honda To U.S. Manufacturing Talks: Report
Benzinga
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Nissan Motor NSANY has reportedly opened negotiations with Honda Motor Co. HMC to produce vehicles for its rival at a U.S. factory. Both companies seek ways to blunt the impact of upcoming U.S. tariffs on Japanese-made autos. According to Nikkei...
Mississippi’s AI Ambitions Take Shape With NVIDIA Partnership
Government Technology
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July 10, 2025
Mississippi is carving a new path in its artificial intelligence landscape by partnering with technology company NVIDIA to expand AI education, research and workforce development across the state. Similar to other NVIDIA partnerships in...
Hyde-Smith advances agriculture funding bill for Mississippi's needs
Hinds Today - Mississippi
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July 10, 2025
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, US Senator for Mississippi | Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith official websiteSenator Cindy Hyde-Smith, US Senator for Mississippi | Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith official website U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced that...
Mississippi Farmers to Benefit From $16 Billion USDA Disaster Relief
Delta Daily News - Mississippi
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July 10, 2025
WASHINGTON–Farmers and ranchers in Mississippi and around the country will soon begin sharing around $16 billion, which is being distributed to people who applied for help because of weather-related losses in 2023 and 2024. The money is being...
“Mississippi Riverscapes” Plein Air Art awards
AdVantage - Illinois
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project recently teamed up with Jacoby Arts Center to host the inaugural Plein Air art competition, “Mississippi Riverscapes.” Plein Air, a French term meaning “in open air”, is a method of painting in...
Nissan delays electric vehicle production at Canton plant amid slowdown of EV demand
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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July 11, 2025
Nissan has announced a delay in the launch of two new electric crossovers scheduled to be built at its Canton manufacturing plant in Mississippi. According to AutomotiveNews, the production start for the Nissan-branded model and its luxury...
Temple visitor’s center construction “going really well”
The Herald-Whig - Illinois
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NAUVOO, Ill. — George and Suzanne Hampton head to work in high-visibility vests, sturdy shoes and with an ever-present camera. The St. George, Utah couple document the construction work at the Nauvoo Temple Visitor’s Center. “It’s going really...
Company recalls bread because of undeclared nuts after consumers complain
Food Safety News
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July 10, 2025
Hartford Bakery Inc. is voluntarily recalling six lots of its “Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf” bread because it contains undeclared hazelnuts. The company has received consumer complaints about the bread. People with a nut allergy or...
Natural Gas Pipeline to Start in Greenville, Mississippi
The Delta News - Mississippi
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GREENVILLE - A major pipeline project is making its way through the approval process promising to boost natural gas supply in the Southeast, starting in Greenville, Mississippi. A proposed 208-mile natural gas pipeline would begin in Greenville,...
Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states. Does Mississippi allow it?
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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Almost half of states across the U.S. have moved to legalize recreational marijuana. Mississippi is still in limbo. It's partially decriminalized here, but not fully legal. While 24 states have adopted laws allowing adults to purchase and consume...
State of Mississippi could receive millions from nationwide opioid settlement
WLBT - Mississippi
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July 10, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - On Thursday, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced a $720 million nationwide settlement with eight drug makers who manufactured opioid pills, worsening the nationwide opioid crisis. The Magnolia State has the...
High water levels, tariffs impact Arkansas River shipping numbers
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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July 10, 2025
High water levels and Trump’s tariffs are key factors in the almost 20% decline in Arkansas River tonnage in the first half of 2025. Commercial river tonnage in June was down almost 33% compared with June 2024. Arkansas River tonnage totaled 5.006...
Agricultural liming in the US is a large CO₂ sink, say researchers
Phys.org
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July 9, 2025
Adding lime to agricultural soils can remove CO2 from the atmosphere, rather than cause CO2 emissions, claims new research. The findings, based on more than 100 years of data from the Mississippi River basin and detailed computer modeling, run...
Nissan pauses US production of 3 models amid tariff uncertainty
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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On Monday, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tax on imported goods from South Korea and Japan. The President cited persistent trade imbalances with two of the United States’ most crucial allies in Asia. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking...
Mississippi State scientists make progress against resistant weeds
Mississippi State University
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July 9, 2025
Contact: Anslee Boyd STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is one of 10 land-grant universities leading a nationwide effort to combat herbicide resistant weeds threatening U.S. soybean production. Supported by a $500,000 grant from the United...
SPCC Enforcement/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Tupelo, Mississippi Oil Storage Facility Owner Enter into Consent Agreement
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
Download PDF The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Khera Petroleum, LLC (“KP”) entered into a June 11th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure...
Everything you need to know about gambling in Mississippi
The Clinton Courier - Mississippi
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July 10, 2025
Throughout history, Mississippi hasn’t always been associated with gambling activities. In fact, other states in the United States such as Nevada have held the spotlight as a major gambling hub, with Las Vegas offering a range of casinos like the...