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The fourth quarter of 2022 brought in $16 million in property tax revenue for Mississippi, a 220% increase from the third quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Week ending December 17 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Mississippi

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 157 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending December 17.

2022: Jackson State University charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Mississippi students

College costs for in-state students at Jackson State University, in Jackson, were $8,445 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

14 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Mississippi during week ending Dec. 24

There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

End of life: Mississippi deaths during week ending Dec. 17, 2022 did not exceed death expectancy

Mississippi's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 17, 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pearl River Community College listed among most affordable Mississippi institutions for in-state students in 2022

College costs for in-state students at Pearl River Community College, in Poplarville, were $3,500 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Mississippi receives 5 EDA grants totaling $1,015,500 for planning in 2022

Mississippi received five grants totaling $1,015,500 for planning in 2022 from the US Economic Development Administration.

Mississippi: 149 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending December 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 149 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending December 17.

University of Southern Mississippi listed among least affordable Mississippi institutions for in-state students in 2022

College costs for in-state students at the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, were $9,450 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Mississippi's combined tax revenues up 4.2% from Q3 to Q4 2022

Mississippi collected $2.6 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the fourth quarter of 2022.

18 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Mississippi during week ending Dec. 24

There were 18 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

Mississippi receives 8 EDA grants totaling $24,834,619 for economic adjustment assistance in 2022

Mississippi received eight grants totaling $24,834,619 for economic adjustment assistance in 2022 from the US Economic Development Administration.

In-state students at Northeast Mississippi Community College paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2022

College costs for in-state students at Northeast Mississippi Community College, in Booneville, were $4,770 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Mississippi declines from Q3 to Q4

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Mississippi during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $149,810, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

143 people die from diseases of the heart in Mississippi during week ending Dec. 24

There were 143 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 25.9% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

In-state students at Mississippi Delta Community College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2022

College costs for in-state students at Mississippi Delta Community College, in Moorhead, were $3,380 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

2022: Mississippi ranks 29th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $40,000,770

In 2022, Mississippi received $40,000,770 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 29th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

57 deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi

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.

Q4 2022: Mississippi's combined tax revenues up 4.3% since Q3 2022

Mississippi collected $2.6 billion in total tax revenues during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Mississippi receives $449,430 in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q4