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Biewer Lumber creating 150 new jobs in Winona with new sawmill
16 Jan 2021

Biewer Lumber creating 150 new jobs in Winona with new sawmill

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The construction of a new sawmill will bring new jobs to North Mississippi.  Biewer Lumber’s new sawmill in Winona represents a $130 million corporate investment, creating 150 jobs.  “The growth of companies like Biewer Lumber in Mississippi sends a strong … Continued

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Walters sentenced to 18 years after $510M pain cream scheme
15 Jan 2021

Walters sentenced to 18 years after $510M pain cream scheme

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

After being charged on 37 counts in the $510 million healthcare fraud scheme back in September 2019, Hattiesburg businessman Wade Walters has been ordered to serve 18 years in prison, as well as pay $287,659,569 in restitution. Walters, 54, a … Continued

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Governor Reeves extends mask mandate through February 3rd
15 Jan 2021

Governor Reeves extends mask mandate through February 3rd

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Governor Tate Reeves has announced the extension of a mask mandate covering encompassing nearly all of the state’s 82 counties.  The order, which was set to expire this afternoon, will now run through February 3rd at 5:00 PM. The previous iteration … Continued

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Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project set to become reality
15 Jan 2021

Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project set to become reality

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has signed a Record of Decision, marking the final step of the environmental review process for the Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project. “Today is a monumental day for the South Delta. For too … Continued

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UMMC telehealth program receives $2.3 million in FCC funding
15 Jan 2021

UMMC telehealth program receives $2.3 million in FCC funding

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Senator Wicker and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announce the ‘Connected Care Pilot Program’ in 2018. Photo by News Mississippi. A telehealth program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) will benefit from a new round of funding from the Federal … Continued

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MSDH offers clarity as additional COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive
15 Jan 2021

MSDH offers clarity as additional COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The Mississippi State Department of Health has announced the arrival of additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to support on-going operations at drive-thru locations across the state through next week. In a news release, the MSDH explained that the allotment … Continued

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MSDH confirms 2,342 new COVID-19 cases, 55 deaths
15 Jan 2021

MSDH confirms 2,342 new COVID-19 cases, 55 deaths

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the highest COVID-19 case total of the week.  Today’s report of 2,342—which follows four straight days under 2,000—brings the state’s total up to 248,189. With the confirmation of *55 additional deaths, 5,411 … Continued

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Video of armed robbery in Hazlehurst:  Reward offered
15 Jan 2021

Video of armed robbery in Hazlehurst: Reward offered

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

Central MS Crime Stoppers is asking for help in identifying the four subjects in this video. On Sunday, January 10th, the subjects approached the owner of Stark’s Family Restaurant in Hazlehurst as he walked to his truck in the parking … Continued

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Surgeon General urges communities of color to embrace vaccine
14 Jan 2021

Surgeon General urges communities of color to embrace vaccine

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

To date, over 77,200 Mississippians have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but data from the Department of Health shows that just 15% of those recipients are African-American.  During a Zoom session sponsored by Jackson State, … Continued

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Mississippi to deploy guardsmen for Biden’s inauguration
14 Jan 2021

Mississippi to deploy guardsmen for Biden’s inauguration

by WDXO Jack FM | posted in: Mississippi News | 0

On Thursday, the Mississippi National Guard announced that they will be sending service members to Washington D.C. as additional security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The announcement comes in the wake of the United States Capitol being attacked by pro-Trump … Continued

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  • Biewer Lumber creating 150 new jobs in Winona with new sawmill

    The construction of a new sawmill will bring new jobs...
  • Walters sentenced to 18 years after $510M pain cream scheme

    After being charged on 37 counts in the $510 million...
  • Governor Reeves extends mask mandate through February 3rd

    Governor Tate Reeves has announced the extension of a mask...
  • Yazoo Backwater Pumps Project set to become reality

    The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has signed...
  • UMMC telehealth program receives $2.3 million in FCC funding

    Senator Wicker and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announce the ‘Connected Care...
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