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Temporary Closure on Old Brandon Rd. for Roundabout Improvements March 14-17

By Magnolia State News | Mar 13, 2025

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a temporary lane closure on Old Brandon Road in Rankin County as part of a roundabout improvement project at the intersection of Old Brandon Rd., SR 475, and International Dr.

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Mississippi ranks 19th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,984 in 2022

By Magnolia State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Mississippi received an average of $11,984 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th highest in the nation.

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Mississippi ranks third highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 25.8% in 2022

By Magnolia State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 25.8% of income in Mississippi—ranking it the third most dependent among U.S. states.

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Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 23 H-1B petitions in Mississippi throughout 2024

By Magnolia State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, 23 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in Mississippi, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Mississippi Lottery transfers over $9M to state treasury

By Magnolia State News | Mar 10, 2025

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced the completion of its February transfer, amounting to $9,436,279.97 in net proceeds, to the Lottery Proceeds Fund within the Mississippi State Treasury.

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Analysis: Mississippi among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Magnolia State News | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Magnolia State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Mississippi is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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Pink Panther announces second drawing winners in bonus promotion

By Magnolia State News | Mar 6, 2025

The latest winners of the Pink Panther Diamond Tripler Bonus Promotion's second drawing have been announced.

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Mississippi Lottery introduces new multiplier scratch-off games

By Magnolia State News | Mar 4, 2025

Players in Mississippi have new opportunities to increase their winnings with the introduction of the Multiplier family of instant scratch-off games.

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Mississippi: Residents received $5.91 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Magnolia State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $2,010 per capita to residents.

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Mississippi sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By Magnolia State News | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in Mississippi submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

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Mississippi: Medicare dependency reached 6.7% in 2022

By Magnolia State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.7% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $3,126 per capita to residents.

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Mississippi: Social Security made up 8.7% of total income in 2022

By Magnolia State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.7% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $4,023 per capita to residents.

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Mississippi: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.1% of income in 2022

By Magnolia State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Mississippi, providing an average of $1,452 per capita to residents.

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Mississippi residents win big in My Lottery Dream Home Bonus Promotion

By Magnolia State News | Feb 28, 2025

Residents across Mississippi celebrated their winnings in the recent My Lottery Dream Home Bonus Promotion.

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Mississippi Lottery announces end date for eight scratch-off games

By Magnolia State News | Feb 27, 2025

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has announced the termination of eight scratch-off games, with the official end date set for April 1, 2025.

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Lotto America jackpot reaches over $25M; Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots also rise

By Magnolia State News | Feb 26, 2025

The Lotto America jackpot has surpassed $25 million, reaching an estimated $25.11 million with a cash value of approximately $11.48 million.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Utilities industry file 3 petitions in Mississippi throughout 2024

By Magnolia State News | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Mississippi submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Dixie National Livestock Show features inaugural high school rodeo

By Magnolia State News | Feb 24, 2025

The Mississippi State Fairgrounds will host the 60th annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

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Temporary closure planned for I-20/59 in Meridian from March 1

By Magnolia State News | Feb 24, 2025

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a temporary closure and detour on I-20/59 in Meridian.

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Mississippi prepares for annual farmers market manager workshop in March

By Magnolia State News | Feb 24, 2025

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) has announced the upcoming Farmers Market Manager Workshop scheduled for March 13, 2025.