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Lawmakers agreed to a 16% increase in state funding for the social welfare healthcare program. The Division of Medicaid had requested an increase of $390 million.
Mississippi lawmakers have approved the conference report for the state’s Medicaid appropriation, with state funding for the social welfare healthcare program.
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Senate Appropriations chairman Briggs Hopson said there is a “general agreement” between House and Senate conferees on many of the bills. It remains to be seen what comes of education funding, teacher pay raises, PERS reforms and Medicaid spending.
Mississippi appropriators are hammering out the state budget as the 2026 regular legislative session nears its end.
The Fiscal Year 2027 estimated state budget is nearly $7.4 billion, up slightly from $7.3 billion in FY 2026.
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1. IRS offering free tax help in Mississippi
The Internal Revenue Service announced that special Saturday hours will be available over the next few months at select Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country, including Mississippi.
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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
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A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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Residents were evacuated from 10 Carroll County homes Friday because of a fire that covered 2,400 acres.
A fire blazing through more than 2,000 acres in Carroll County led to evacuations from 10 homes Friday, a state fire official said Friday afternoon.
Residents of homes on County Roads 163, 218 and 360 were being evacuated, Chris Burnham with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said just before 5 p.m. Friday.
The fire encompassed 2,400 acres, an increase of 600 acres from what Burnham had reported at 4:10 p.m. Friday, when 45% of the blaze was contained.
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Nine “No Kings” protests planned in Mississippi this Saturday
The progressive left’s “No Kings” protests are back for another round of demonstrations this weekend across the nation, with nine such protests planned from the Coast to the Tennessee state line.
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Nanih Waiya’s team members celebrate a home run earlier in the season.
Nanih Waiya Baseball stays hot; softball wins series over Leake
By Robbie Robertson
The Winston County Journal
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Tigers stay hot: Noxapater Baseball aweeps week, Lady Tigers split games
By Robbie Robertson
The Winston County Journal
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Patriots look to break skid as key district showdowns with Washington School, Oak Hill Loom
By ROBBIE FAULK
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Winston Calendar of Events 03-27-2026
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Check it out at the winston county Library 03-27-2026
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Check It Out At The Winston County Library!
APRIL 2026
The following FICTION books are now available for checkout at the library:
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Wildcats open region play in dominant fashion with Back-to-Back Run-Rule Wins
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Bee workshop set for April 18
From press and staff reports
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Knitting, learning and fun
Participants learn the basics of finger knitting during a hands-on workshop led by Katie Shotts of the Winston County Extension Office at the Winston County Library last week. Attendees created lap blankets and pillows while exploring the relaxing, no-needle craft. All supplies were provided as part of the class, which introduced beginners to finger knitting techniques. Winston County Library hopes to offer it again in the future.
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Noxapater community gathers for Easter celebration at J.W. Young Park
WCJ Staff Report
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Ockerd Van Der Merwe promoted to Texas Sales Manager
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Community garden taking shape at Stennett Park
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GIPSON ADDRESSES LOCAL CATTLEMEN
Commissioner Andy Gipson (center) of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce was guest speaker for the Webster County Cattlemen’s Association meeting on March 19. The meeting took place at the Career and Technology Center in Eupora. Gipson has served as ag commissioner since 2018 and is a longtime cattleman in private life. Joining him are his wife, Leslie, and Charlie Shaw, president of the WCCA.
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WPT legals 03-27-2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WEBSTER COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS JONES JR, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 26-cv-00001
RHONDA SHAE KENNEDY, PETITIONER
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ALL BORN, KNOWN, ABSENT, OR UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF THOMAS JONES, JR., DECEASED
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