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Mississippi House passes bill to allow liquor stores to open on Sundays
SUMMARY: The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill, by a vote of 66 to 30, that allows liquor stores in wet counties to open on Sundays between 1 and 6 p.m. House Bill 329, authored by Republican Rep. Brent Powell, permits retailers the option to operate on Sundays but also provides a mechanism for local leaders to potentially reverse this through a referendum. For the referendum to occur, a petition must garner either 1,500 signatures or 20% of citizens, and then 60% of voters must oppose Sunday operations to revert to the current six-day-a-week schedule. Currently, liquor stores can sell from 10 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Saturday, and must close on Sundays and Christmas Day. The bill needs Senate approval, where a similar proposal failed last year.
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Tupelo announces dates for 2025 Elvis Festival
SUMMARY: The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association (DTMSA) will host the 27th annual Tupelo Elvis Festival from June 4-7, celebrating Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. Events will be held at the historic Lyric Theatre and across downtown Tupelo. The Lyric Theatre, significant in Presley’s early career, will be the main venue, with free concerts at The Depot on Friday and Saturday nights. This shift allows for a more streamlined experience and supports local businesses. Mayor Todd Jordan emphasized the festival’s positive impact on the city. Tickets go on sale March 18. Full event details are available online.
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Southern Miss professor competes for USA field hockey national team
SUMMARY: Dr. Tristan Clemons, a faculty member at the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering since 2021, is a renowned researcher and a decorated international field hockey player. He leads the Clemons Research Lab, focusing on polymer chemistry and biomaterials for therapeutic applications, and was named the 2023 Mentor of the Year. Originally from Australia, Clemons won three world championship gold medals as a goalie before retiring. Recently, he returned to the field, representing the U.S. National Team in the Hockey Nations Cup. He emphasizes breaking stereotypes about scientists, showcasing that one can excel in various fields.
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Multinational electrical engineering company announces $40 million expansion in Senatobia
SUMMARY: ABB Group, a multinational electrical engineering company, is expanding its presence in north Mississippi by investing $40 million in its Senatobia facility to meet rising demand for low-voltage circuit breakers. A new facility is set to open in 2026, creating 200 jobs. This expansion is part of a larger $120 million investment, which includes a 320,000-square-foot facility in Selmer, Tennessee. ABB CEO Morten Wierod emphasized that the growth supports the US energy transition, focusing on sectors like data centers and utilities. The Senatobia plant is notable for being ABB’s first U.S. facility with carbon-neutral manufacturing technology.
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