Will Mississippi conservatives finally get the job done?
Democrats, the media establishment and even some moderate Republicans are pulling out all the stops regarding the state income tax elimination proposal to stop it any way they can.
Flush with hundreds of millions of dollars of cash, minima
Published Saturday, May. 29, 2021, 8:58 am
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VMI junior Gavin Jenkins finished his season Friday night at the NCAA Regional in Jacksonville.
The Chester Gap native placed 30th overall in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:10.16, eighth in the second heat of the event.
“I could not be prouder of Gavin’s progress and work over all three seasons this year,” said VMI Director of Track and Field Darrin Webb. “It is a very tough challenge to peak three times during one academic year, but he had three outstanding championships this year. He finished this year with a school record time of 8:44 in the steeple and a 14:02 in the 5k, two second-place finishes at the SoCon outdoor championships and of course qualifying to the NCAA Regional. These are all great accomplishments
The stateâs political leaders who are cutting off federal coronavirus-related federal unemployment benefits could provide needy Mississippians cash assistance through another federal program.
Apparently, a portion of the $1.8 billion the state is receiving from the American Rescue Plan, signed into law earlier this year by President Joe Biden, could be paid to Mississippians in direct payments.
The law provides for âdirect assistance to households and populations facing negative economic impacts due to COVID-19.â
The payments would be similar to the federal benefits sent out over the past year. Those federal checks have totaled $3,200 for most Mississippians. U.S. Treasury Department regulations, released last week, specified that the cash payments could not be significantly larger than the checks sent out by the federal government, but with more limitations to narrowly target those who need help the most. The language in the law appears to allow benefits to be paid
Track and Field: Keydets strong on first day of VMI Winter Classic
Published Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, 6:08 pm
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Front Page » Sports » Track and Field: Keydets strong on first day of VMI Winter Classic
Looking for continued improvement preparing for the SoCon Championships, the VMI track and field teams performed well on the first day of the VMI Winter Classic Friday afternoon at the Corps Physical Training Facility.
Senior Ariana Ruffin came in first in the women’s 400 meter in 57.08 and was followed by juniors Marissa Linkous in second (58.98) and Ahliyah Williams in third at 59.48 seconds.
Keydets earn top marks to complete VMI Winter Relays
Published Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, 4:16 pm
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Front Page » Sports » Keydets earn top marks to complete VMI Winter Relays
The VMI track and field teams showed continued improvement wrapping up the second day of competition at the VMI Winter Relays held Saturday at the Corps Physical Training Facility.
Senior Ariana Ruffin earned a first-place finish in the women’s 200-meter in 24.85 seconds and teammate Nia Vaughan came in seventh overall in 27.01.