The e-cigarette trend is now being called an “epidemic” by the Food and Drug Administration, and Attorney General Jim Hood announced today he is taking specific actions to protect youth in particular against these addictive products. General Hood is joining the Mississippi Department of Health, Mississippi Tobacco Data at the Mississippi State University Social Science Research Center, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and The Partnership for
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On Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, you may bring up to 3 bags or boxes of sensitive documents to be shredded at one of the four locations statewide.
This event is a first-come, first-served service and will not accept any businesses. CLICK HERE to read more!
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FED UP WITH GETTING THOSE ANNOYING ROBOCALLS AND OTHER UNWANTED TELEMARKETING CALLS ON YOUR HOME PHONE AND CELL PHONE? TIRED OF HAVING YOUR CELL PHONE CRAMMED WITH UNSOLICITED TEXT MESSAGES? The good news is that you can cut down on the number of unsolicited calls and text messages you receive by learning where to go to “just say no.” Download and print free copies of the complete and quick reference guides for more helpful information that
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Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that his office recovered $26,612,188.22 in Mississippi taxpayer funds after settling 11 civil lawsuits filed in February 2017, against multiple government contractors doing business with the Mississippi Department of Corrections during the Epps bribery scandal. The lawsuits accused these contractors of using so-called “consultants” as conduits to influence then-Commissioner Christopher Epps, through
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Our Communications Division produces reports, brochures, and other publications to inform and educate Mississippians. In order to ensure our citizens are aware of the many services available through the Office of the Mississippi General, our Communications Division produces reports, brochures, and other publications to inform and educate Mississippians. Our yearly annual report is required by state law so we can regularly report to the
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Attorney General Jim Hood is warning Mississippians of a rise in scam calls that try to get you to believe your Social Security Number has been suspended. “Your Social Security Number will never be suspended,” General Hood warned. “These scam
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Jim Hood has served as Attorney General of Mississippi since 2004. Prior to being elected as Attorney General, he
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