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A legislative session full of fights comes to an end with some resolved and some still not

The 2023 session ended as the Mississippi Legislature adjourned just before 2 a.m. Saturday. See what they did, and didn't do, this year.

 

In McNairy County, tornado survivors salvage belongings, recall fearful night

Two tornadoes that swept through the county killed nine. For those who survived but lost their homes, it was a fearful night.

 

Jackson council fails to adopt garbage contract. City's garbage collection questionable

The vote to approve a renewed contract with Richard's failed 3-3-1. Jeers followed form some 80 Richard's employees who had assembled.

 

MS Legislature goes late into night on last day to finalize the budget, see what's in it

The Mississippi Legislature completed its 2023 session in the early hours Saturday. Here's what you need to know about the budget.

 

Two-year-old Aubree Green, killed during last week's tornados, is laid to rest

Two-year-old Aubree Green, killed during last week's tornados, is laid to rest

 

Silver City tornado: Mom mourns 2-year-old daughter at funeral while clutching newborn son

Mildred Drain was watching her grandchildren when a twister ripped through her home and killed her granddaughter. An emotional funeral was held Saturday.

 

'American Idol' contestants from Amory MS are ready for Hollywood. Is it ready for them?

Zachariah Smith and Colin Stough of Amory, Mississippi, are performing Sunday on the next episode of "American Idol." Their homes survived the tornado.

 

Rolling Fork plans for major debris removal

In the wake of the devastating tornado that destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses, the city of Rolling Fork is now planning a massive cleanup.

 

Tornado outbreak brings alarm, damage in Little Rock; tornado emergency in eastern Arkansas

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said "Significant damage has occurred in Central Arkansas." Tornado and severe weather updates.

 

Want to try the best dishes from the best restaurants in Mississippi? Here is your chance

Taste of Mississippi in Jackson, MS, raises funds to benefit Stewpot Community to help Jackson's growing homeless population

 

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