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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | Feb 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Hinds Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Clinton Healthcare - Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By Hinds Today | Feb 16, 2024

Owned by Clinton Healthcare, LLC and Charles Kelly since April 1, 2009, Clinton Healthcare - Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Chadwick Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Q4 2023?

By Hinds Today | Feb 15, 2024

Owned by D&N, LLC and DTD HC, LLC since June 30, 2003, Chadwick Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Hyde-Smith Bill Closes Loophole that Allows Illegals to Claim Child Tax Credits Unfairly

By Hinds Today | Feb 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has introduced legislation that aims to close a loophole that allows noncitizens to claim federal child tax credits. The Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act (S.3798) would standardize the eligibility requirements for both the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC), two programs that currently use different criteria to determine who can claim the benefits.Hyde-Smith's bill addresses the issue of noncitizens taking advantage of the child tax credits, which has been costing taxpayers billions of dollars...

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Which former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Hinds Today | Feb 11, 2024

These former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Hinds County in week ending Feb. 3

By Hinds Today | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hinds County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hyde-Smith Calls Hold on LNG Export Projects Just Another Aspect of Biden's Domestic Energy Train Wreck

By Hinds Today | Feb 8, 2024

In a recent Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith expressed bipartisan criticism of the Biden administration's decision to pause permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects. Hyde-Smith joined others in suggesting that election-year politics may be the driving force behind this surprising move.Hyde-Smith highlighted the importance of LNG exports in supporting allies and countering global threats. She stated, "The U.S. exports more LNG than any other country in the world, which is a critical way of aiding our allies...

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HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES DROP BILL TO RAMP UP PENALTIES FOR INMATE CELL PHONE USE

By Hinds Today | Feb 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with Senators Roger Wicker and Mike Braun, has introduced a new bill aimed at addressing the issue of contraband cell phones in prisons. The END CELLS (Eliminate Non-approved Devices and Contraband Electronics Limiting Links to Society) Act seeks to impose stricter penalties on inmates found in possession of cell phones, as well as those who provide them.Hyde-Smith emphasized the potential dangers posed by cell phones in the hands of prisoners, stating, "They carry the full might of the internet at our fingertips, and they can become...

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HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $581,000 TO TACKLE DESTRUCTIVE PLANT PESTS IN MISS.

By Hinds Today | Feb 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be providing over $581,000 to Mississippi to combat pests and diseases that pose a threat to the state's agricultural industry. The funding, which comes from the USDA Plant Protection Act Section 7721, will support various programs administered by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and Mississippi State University (MSU).Hyde-Smith emphasized the importance of these funds in addressing the destructive impact of plant pests and diseases on...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hinds County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Hinds Today | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hinds County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hyde-Smith Statement on Border Crisis Legislation

By Hinds Today | Feb 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has released a statement expressing her concerns about the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024, a compromise bill aimed at addressing the border crisis and national security needs under the Biden administration.In her statement, Hyde-Smith highlights the seriousness of the situation at the southern border since President Biden took office. She describes it as a "serious and growing national security and humanitarian crisis." Hyde-Smith criticizes President Biden and Homeland Security Secretary...

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HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS DISASTER REFORESTATION ACT

By Hinds Today | Feb 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined forces with bipartisan colleagues to support the Disaster Reforestation Act (S.217), a measure aimed at rectifying the unintended consequences of the federal tax code on forest landowners affected by natural disasters. The bill seeks to allow forest landowners to deduct the full value of timber destroyed during disaster events, just as the tax code currently allows for farmers and other agriculture crops.Hyde-Smith, who introduced similar legislation in the previous Congress, emphasized the dire situation faced by small,...

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Which former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Hinds Today | Feb 4, 2024

These former Hinds Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

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Hinds Today area weekly mass times

By Hinds Today | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Hinds Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rankin County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in January

By Hinds Today | Feb 3, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Rankin County that received three FDA inspections in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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2 companies in a city within Madison County received two inspections in January

By Hinds Today | Feb 2, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Madison County that received two FDA inspections in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Senate Approves Resolution Commemorating 150th Anniversary of Blue Mountain Christian University

By Hinds Today | Feb 2, 2024

The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Blue Mountain Christian University. The resolution, introduced by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker, recognizes the university for its academic, faith-based, and athletic excellence. The measure was approved by unanimous consent this week.Blue Mountain Christian University, located in Tippah County, Mississippi, has been providing students with the opportunity to complete their studies and grow in their faith for 150 years. Senator Hyde-Smith expressed her appreciation for the...

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How many companies in cities in Hinds County received FDA inspections in January?

By Hinds Today | Feb 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Hinds County that received two FDA inspections in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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HYDE-SMITH JOINS FIGHT TO GIVE FARM FAMILIES, SMALL BUSINESSES FAIR SHOT AT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

By Hinds Today | Feb 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined the effort to reverse recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process that could reduce or eliminate access to need-based student aid for farm families and small business owners. Hyde-Smith is cosponsoring the bipartisan Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act (S.1237), which would restore an exemption for certain family farms and small businesses under the FASFA.“The Department of Education’s financial aid application process was supposed to be simplified, but the administration...