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News from February 2023

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End of life: Mississippi deaths during week ending Jan. 21 did not exceed death expectancy

By Magnolia State News | Feb 7, 2023

Mississippi's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 21, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC estimates 186 people in 75-84 age group in Mississippi died during week ending January 21

By Magnolia State News | Feb 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 186 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 21.

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CDC predicts 160 people in 65-74 age group in Mississippi died during week ending January 21

By Magnolia State News | Feb 6, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 160 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 21.

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2nd Chance MS Donation To Fund EMCC Adult Education Outreach Effort

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

East Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education department staff will soon begin hosting informational events in communities with elevated high school dropout rates thanks to a grant by 2nd Chance MS, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting and funding initiatives related to adult education and workforce training.

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Making the grade: MCCers named to honors lists

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

Meridian Community College recognizes scholastic achievements by publishing the President's and Dean’s lists at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

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Warriors Land 36 on Signing Day

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

First-year head coach Jonathan Webster and his new coaching staff at East Central Community College in Decatur landed a stellar signing class as 36 incoming freshmen inked to be Warriors in the fall.

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Out of School Youth Program Launches at ECCC

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2023

East Central Community College is excited to host a new Out of School Youth Program for young adults on campus to help young adults get and maintain a career.

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Week of January 21: 117 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Feb 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 117 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 21.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Mississippi during week Jan. 21

By Magnolia State News | Feb 5, 2023

Mississippi's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 21, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week ending January 21 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Mississippi

By Magnolia State News | Feb 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 22 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending January 21.

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First Saturday at The MAX: Self Care: Mind, Body, Soul on Feb 4

By Press release submission | Feb 3, 2023

First Saturday at The MAX: Self Care: Mind, Body, Soul

“RECOGNIZING THE STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 30

By Magnolia State News | Feb 2, 2023

“RECOGNIZING THE STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE” was published on pages S142-S143 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 30.

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Mississippi pension investment earnings fall 76.1 percent

By Magnolia State News | Feb 1, 2023

The earnings on investments for Mississippi public pensions dropped from $2.6 million in 2018 to $617,432 in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Pump pain: Mississippi drivers to spend $9.69 more on gas on average this February

By Magnolia State News | Feb 1, 2023

The average price of regular gas in Mississippi in February is $3.16 per gallon.

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Mississippi: 199 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending January 14

By Magnolia State News | Feb 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 199 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 14.

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57 people die in Mississippi after taking the COVID-19 vaccine

By Magnolia State News | Feb 1, 2023

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 57 deaths being in Mississippi, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.