Mississippi News
African-American woman breaks barriers, makes history in Oktibbeha Co.
SUMMARY: JoHelen Walker has become the first African American Tax Assessor and Collector in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, after serving as Deputy Clerk for 24 years combined in Lowndes County and Starkville. Walker, familiar with community issues, advocates for new ideas and active problem-solving. She’s known for going the extra mile in explaining processes to residents and even assisting them where possible beyond her office’s scope. Walker encourages aspiring young leaders to be persistent and understand their purpose rather than giving up when faced with challenges. Her journey reflects her belief in being the change one wants to see.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.
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News from the South - Florida News Feed7 days agoSpeaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed6 days agoGeorgia senator arrested for trying to defy ban on entering House chamber
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed6 days agoU-Haul: South Carolina the fastest growing state in the country
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoTracking weekend rain and chances for wintry weather
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed4 days ago‘Don’t lose hope’: More than 100 Tennesseans protest incoming Trump administration
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoTracking wintry weather potential
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoSoutheast Louisiana officials brace for freezing temperatures
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed5 days agoSpeed limit reduced on State Route 109 in Wilson County