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State Rep. Price Wallace died Wednesday - Magnolia Tribune https://t.co/3ny9cNiAX8

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Statement from Speaker @JasonWhiteMS following the passing of Representative @pricewallace.

The Mississippi Statewatch team sends our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends & colleagues.

[Jason White @JasonWhiteMS]

It is with heavy hearts that we pause to reflect on the passing of our friend and colleague in the Mississippi House of Representatives, State Representative Price Wallace.

Price served in the House for nine years and cared deeply about his constituents in Rankin and Simpson County. As Chairman of the House Constitution Committee, he led on landmark legislation such as restoring the Ballot Initiative that the House passed numerous times. He believed in restoring the constitutional right for Mississippians to have a fair and accessible means of influencing state policy.

A poultry farmer and constant advocate for Mississippi agriculture – Price was a proud Republican and an asset to our state. He was always so proud of his kids and certainly enjoyed the title of granddaddy. We will miss our friend in the House. Please join me in keeping his wife, Cindy, and his family in your prayers. A good man, may he rest in peace.

[Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves]

Funding opportunities are launching soon through Mississippi’s Rural Health Transformation Program.

The first three grant opportunities will support projects focused on:
-Addressing rural healthcare gaps through capital investments
-Expanding telehealth access and capabilities
-Strengthening healthcare technology and infrastructure

Beginning June 1, the state will share information about these opportunities, including eligibility details, funding priorities, and application requirements.

Applications will open June 15 and close July 15. Applications will be reviewed through the end of July, and awards will be released in August.

Visit https://t.co/9Vu5IDoAj4 to register for the June 1 webinar and to receive program updates and application information.

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No agreement reached in Mississippi Supreme Court redistricting case - Magnolia Tribune https://t.co/xHO5ynxY0v

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State Rep. Owen will run for DA in the 15th Circuit Court District - Magnolia Tribune https://t.co/SLBy8K190q

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Jackson announces $100 million plan to improve streets, fight blight - Magnolia Tribune https://t.co/l1kC7GjE2D

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DSA LOCATION CHANGE: The Disaster Survivor Assistance Center in Washington County is relocating. The new location is:

Torrey Wood Memorial Library
300 East Ave. N Hollandale MS 38748

Today (5/22/26) and tomorrow (5/23/26). Operating hours will remain the same:

Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

[msema @MSEMA]

❗The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued an Elevated risk for flash flooding this weekend for parts of the state. The main threat comes on Sunday (5/24/26) and Monday (5/25/26).

📲Stay Weather Aware
❌Know where to go in case you need to evacuate
🚧Identify alternate routes to your destinations in case of flooded roads
🛑TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN

As always, our friends at @MississippiDOT will keep you informed on road conditions.

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Tornado Warning for Wayne County in MS until 9:30am CDT.

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Mississippi makes fewer errors in SNAP program, but still faces $80M in federal penalties https://t.co/qRJY1R2d9v

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‘We’re ready to fight’: Thousands protest Mississippi redistricting and rally for voting rights https://t.co/g7GXO9ngyt

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Political speaking schedule announced for 2026 Neshoba County Fair https://t.co/BjLgro1KH9 via @CalebSalersST

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Mississippi House Speaker Jason White expects special session on legislative redistricting https://t.co/oH1x6eraj7 via @JTMitchellRadio

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Sparks enters race for State Auditor - Magnolia Tribune https://t.co/hsT9OEt9hT

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U.S. Supreme Court vacates Mississippi's legislative redistricting order - Magnolia Tribune https://t.co/4avXbsPQai

[Governor Tate Reeves @tatereeves]

Mississippi is deploying over $23 million to cities and counties to address infrastructure needs and modernize the foundations of their local economies.

https://t.co/U1wQ45QK4Y

[msema @MSEMA]

REMINDER!
Disaster Survivor Assistance Centers for DR-4899 in the following counties will open today (5/18/26) at 8:00 a.m.: Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Issaquena, Jefferson, Sharkey, Sunflower, Warren and Washington Counties.

Disaster Recovery Centers for DR-4899 in Alcorn, Benton, Lafayette, Leflore, Panola and Yazoo Counties remain open.

Please note: The application deadline is June 10. All DRC and DSA locations will close Saturday, May 23rd.

Receiving these benefits will not affect anyone’s Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.

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Mississippi lawmaker arrested on multiple charges https://t.co/tBMP9xfm5Q

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Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January - Magnolia Tribune https://t.co/Vbt6tZCYy5

[Delbert Hosemann @DelbertHosemann]

Today, I am announcing the formation of a Senate Select Committee on Redistricting and Reapportionment following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and the Governor’s decision to rescind the upcoming special session on Supreme Court redistricting. This committee’s work will begin immediately in preparation for the 2027 legislative session or sooner should the Governor call us back in session.

I have full confidence that this committee, led by Senator Kirby, will meet in the coming months to gather information, review data, and evaluate potential future redistricting of congressional, legislative, and State Supreme Court districts in light of the Callais decision.

To read more about this committee, visit: https://t.co/SXQmzXaHVQ