News for Vicksburg MS - AmericanTowns.com 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 News for Vicksburg MS - AmericanTowns.com 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 Hyde-Smith Challenges Hhs Rule Weakening Conscience Protections 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 Wicker Slams Phil Washington Nomination 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 Governor Reeves Statement on Proposed Education Funding Formula Changes 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 Governor Reeves Signs Legislation Creating Nurse Retention Program in Mississippi 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 Governor Reeves Signs Three Bills Supporting Military Service Members and Families 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 Governor Reeves Signs Bill Designating Blueberry as State Fruit of Mississippi 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 Governor Reeves Signs Legislation Extending Postpartum Care for Mothers 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 Hyde-Smith Pans Biden’s Fy2024 Budget Plan ‘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 Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Fight Effort To Weaken Public Charge Requirements For Migrants 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 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 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 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 Hyde-Smith, Boozman Renew Fight To Protect Farmers, Ranchers From Climate Rule ‘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 Hyde-Smith Says Biden Budget ‘Will Do Anything But Help' Nation 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 Hyde-Smith Resolution Outlines Illegitimacy Of Effort To Revive Equal Rights Amendment 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