AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Vicksburg 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/vicksburg-ms 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/vicksburg-ms https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:48:48 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today joined in demanding modifications to a Biden administration proposed rule to https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-challenges-hhs-rule-weakening-conscience-protections-31546251-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-challenges-hhs-rule-weakening-conscience-protections-31546251-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-slams-phil-washington-nomination-31546257-gulfport-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-slams-phil-washington-nomination-31546257-gulfport-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 JACKSON, Miss. – In light of the ongoing conversations within the Mississippi Legislature regarding the adjustment of the MAEP https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-statement-on-proposed-education-funding-formula-changes-31548028-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-statement-on-proposed-education-funding-formula-changes-31548028-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 JACKSON, Miss.– Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he signed Senate Bill 2373 which creates the "Skilled Nursing Home and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-legislation-creating-nurse-retention-program-in-mississippi-31548031-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-legislation-creating-nurse-retention-program-in-mississippi-31548031-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2649, Senate Bill 2700, and House Bill 49. The three bills improve quality of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-three-bills-supporting-military-service-members-and-families-31549553-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-three-bills-supporting-military-service-members-and-families-31549553-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today signed House Bill 1027 which designates the blueberry as the official state fruit of Mississippi.   https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-bill-designating-blueberry-as-state-fruit-of-mississippi-31549555-hattiesburg-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-bill-designating-blueberry-as-state-fruit-of-mississippi-31549555-hattiesburg-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed Senate Bill 2212 which extends postpartum care from two to 12 months for mothers on Medicaid https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-legislation-extending-postpartum-care-for-mothers-31550366-vicksburg-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-signs-legislation-extending-postpartum-care-for-mothers-31550366-vicksburg-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ‘The best thing about President Biden’s 2024 budget wish list is that it’s dead on arrival.’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-pans-bidens-fy2024-budget-plan-31551250-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-pans-bidens-fy2024-budget-plan-31551250-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Biden Administration Rule Broadens List of Long-term Benefits Migrants Can Have without Risking Immigration Status WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-colleagues-fight-effort-to-weaken-public-charge-requirements-for-migrants-31551253-gulfport-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-colleagues-fight-effort-to-weaken-public-charge-requirements-for-migrants-31551253-gulfport-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Wicker, hyde-smith congratulate miss. Students in 2023 u.s. Senate youth program Two Northwest Rankin High School Students Represent State in https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-hydesmith-congratulate-miss-students-in-2023-us-senate-youth-program-31551254-southaven-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-hydesmith-congratulate-miss-students-in-2023-us-senate-youth-program-31551254-southaven-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Traveler’s Gun Rights Act Bill to Protect the 2nd Amendment Rights of Full-time RVers, Active Duty Military WASHINGTON, https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-cosponsors-travelers-gun-rights-act-31551264-biloxi-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-cosponsors-travelers-gun-rights-act-31551264-biloxi-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Hyde-smith questions u.s. Reliance on russian uranium to fuel nuclear power Senate Energy Committee Examines U.S. Nuclear Fuel Cycle Challenges https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-questions-us-reliance-on-russian-uranium-to-fuel-nuclear-power-31551266-hattiesburg-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-questions-us-reliance-on-russian-uranium-to-fuel-nuclear-power-31551266-hattiesburg-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ‘Protect Farmers from the SEC Act’ Would Shield Ag Sector from Greenhouse Gas Reporting Scheme WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-boozman-renew-fight-to-protect-farmers-ranchers-from-climate-rule-31551292-tupelo-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-boozman-renew-fight-to-protect-farmers-ranchers-from-climate-rule-31551292-tupelo-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 In Speech, Hyde-Smith Chides President’s Budget for Big Spending, Higher Taxes, Inattention to Debt Reduction. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-says-biden-budget-will-do-anything-but-help-nation-31551318-meridian-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-says-biden-budget-will-do-anything-but-help-nation-31551318-meridian-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Introduces Resolution Outlining Why Congress Lacks Authority to Deem Failed ERA Ratified as Part of the U.S. Constitution WASHINGTON, D.C. – https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-resolution-outlines-illegitimacy-of-effort-to-revive-equal-rights-amendment-31551319-clinton-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hydesmith-resolution-outlines-illegitimacy-of-effort-to-revive-equal-rights-amendment-31551319-clinton-ms.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600