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Senate debate over Mississippi’s 2nd Amendment Sales Tax holiday goes from firearm safes to diapers

A Senate debate this week about exempting retail sales of firearm safes during the annual Mississippi Second Amendment Sales Tax . . .

Bonding company repays Indianola

The bonding company acting as guarantor for three former Indianola aldermen has agreed to pay nearly $44,000 owed to the . . .

Legislators haggle over ‘Christmas tree’ spending, immigrant wire transfers, youth court as 2026 session winds down

Legislative leaders on Wednesday night were still haggling out final details of a so-called “ Christmas tree” spending bill to . . .

One MSU alum manages Artemis II mission as a second supports its readiness

STARKVILLE - It’s a long way from Hernando, Mississippi, to Kennedy Space Center, but Matthew Ramsey’s decision to spend a . . .

Mississippi House, Senate agree on $94 million for the Department of Human Services

The budget for the Mississippi Department of Human Services was set this week, with legislators agreeing on roughly $94.6 million . . .

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April is the month for food festivals and getting outdoors in Mississippi
By SPECIAL TO THE TATE RECORD
Thu,04/02/26-12:46PM , 77 Reads
Most people think of food around the holidays. Turkey at Thanksgiving. Prime rib at Christmas. Ham at Easter.

But in Mississippi, the whole month of April is filled with a smorgasbord of food festivals and outdoor events, with something to tickle anyone’s taste buds.
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Civics, financial literacy, Math Act included in omnibus Mississippi education bill as session winds down
By SPECIAL TO THE TATE RECORD
Thu,04/02/26-12:35PM , 75 Reads
Through an omnibus conference report, the state House and Senate came to an agreement to establish stronger educational measures that ensure Mississippi’s children are versed in civics, financial literacy, reading, math and computer science.
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Legislature votes to add $6 million to private school tax credit program
By SPECIAL TO THE TATE RECORD
Wed,04/01/26-3:10PM , 264 Reads

For the first time in years, state leaders have voted to increase the amount of tax credits available to Mississippians who donate to private schools.
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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is shown speaking to the Tate County Republican Club in October 2025

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Watson to announce 2027 election plans April 7
By SPECIAL TO THE TATE RECORD
Wed,04/01/26-2:45PM , 252 Reads
Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) will make a campaign announcement Tuesday, April 7 as he turns his attention to the 2027 statewide election cycle.

Watson said earlier this year that he would not be seeking a third term as Secretary of State.
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