AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Abbeville Mississippi. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/abbeville-ms 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/abbeville-ms https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:40:34 -0600 Wicker to Showcase Vicksburg Students' Work in Washington VICKSBURG, Miss. – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., yesterday visited the https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-to-showcase-vicksburg-students-work-in-washington-31490039-vicksburg-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-to-showcase-vicksburg-students-work-in-washington-31490039-vicksburg-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today released his Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation. The Budget Recommendation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-tate-reeves-releases-fiscal-year-2024-executive-budget-recommendation-31490726-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-tate-reeves-releases-fiscal-year-2024-executive-budget-recommendation-31490726-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a hearing in the building up to writing the nation’s agriculture production law, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-build-up-to-writing-ag-production-law-hydesmith-addresses-atrisk-rural-hospitals-31490815-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-build-up-to-writing-ag-production-law-hydesmith-addresses-atrisk-rural-hospitals-31490815-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Senators say study abroad prepares U.S. college graduates to compete globally WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Dick https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-durbin-reintroduce-legislation-to-promote-study-abroad-31490822-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-durbin-reintroduce-legislation-to-promote-study-abroad-31490822-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Senators: “No More Time To Waste” In Getting Navy What It Needs WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tim https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-kaine-push-secretary-of-the-navy-on-future-amphibious-ship-plans-31490820-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-kaine-push-secretary-of-the-navy-on-future-amphibious-ship-plans-31490820-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hyde-Smith Votes Against Dems Same-Sex Marriage Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted against a https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-votes-against-dems-samesex-marriage-bill-31491470-lamar-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-votes-against-dems-samesex-marriage-bill-31491470-lamar-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Wicker Opposes Same-Sex Marriage Legislation WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted to oppose legislation that https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-opposes-samesex-marriage-legislation-31491474-lambert-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-opposes-samesex-marriage-legislation-31491474-lambert-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Wicker, Klobuchar Move to Ease Intercountry Adoptions WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Amy Klobuchar D-Minn., today https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-klobuchar-move-to-ease-intercountry-adoptions-31491472-lamar-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-klobuchar-move-to-ease-intercountry-adoptions-31491472-lamar-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Palazzo Announces 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winner Washington, DC - Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) announced the Congressional App https://www.americantowns.com/news/palazzo-announces-2022-congressional-app-challenge-winner-31491737-harperville-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/palazzo-announces-2022-congressional-app-challenge-winner-31491737-harperville-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Wicker, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Border Patrol Response to Deadly Drugs WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-border-patrol-response-to-deadly-drugs-31492315-lauderdale-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-border-patrol-response-to-deadly-drugs-31492315-lauderdale-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Tate Reeves Signs Legislation Finalizing Largest Economic Development Deal in State History JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-tate-reeves-signs-legislation-finalizing-largest-economic-development-deal-in-state-history-31492423-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-tate-reeves-signs-legislation-finalizing-largest-economic-development-deal-in-state-history-31492423-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Wicker, Colleagues Move to Cut "Toxic" Programs At The Pentagon WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-colleagues-move-to-cut-toxic-programs-at-the-pentagon-31493345-taylor-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-colleagues-move-to-cut-toxic-programs-at-the-pentagon-31493345-taylor-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Wicker Welcomes Agreement to Restore Gulf Coast Passenger Rail WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-welcomes-agreement-to-restore-gulf-coast-passenger-rail-31494451-lake-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-welcomes-agreement-to-restore-gulf-coast-passenger-rail-31494451-lake-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hyde-Smith Issues Thanksgiving Message WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement to commemorate https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-issues-thanksgiving-message-31494448-taylorsville-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-issues-thanksgiving-message-31494448-taylorsville-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Reeves Ends Jackson Water Crisis State of Emergency JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves issued an Executive Order officially https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-ends-jackson-water-crisis-state-of-emergency-31494551-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-ends-jackson-water-crisis-state-of-emergency-31494551-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600