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News from May 2024

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Jackson Purchase News area weekly mass times

By Jackson Purchase News | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the Jackson Purchase News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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4.6% of Calloway County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Jackson Purchase News | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Calloway County hit 4.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McCracken County in week ending May 25?

By Jackson Purchase News | May 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McCracken County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 5.6% of Calloway County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Jackson Purchase News | May 27, 2024

Calloway County's only university had 5.6% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Mitch McConnell calls for decisive action on border security

By Jackson Purchase News | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed the Senate floor today regarding President Biden’s handling of the southern border.

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Biden administration's energy policies face bipartisan opposition in Senate

By Jackson Purchase News | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed the Senate floor today, criticizing recent climate policies introduced by the Biden Administration.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Carlisle County in week ending May 18?

By Jackson Purchase News | May 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Carlisle County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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McConnell secures $2 million for Sturgis water infrastructure

By Jackson Purchase News | May 21, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that the City of Sturgis will receive $2,024,000 in federal funding to improve critical infrastructure. The funds will be used to rehabilitate and replace equipment at the municipal wastewater treatment plant to ensure continued operability for residents.

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McConnell comments on Iranian regime following death of its leaders

By Jackson Purchase News | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding Iran, following the confirmation of the death of its president and foreign minister in a helicopter crash. McConnell highlighted that condolences from sympathetic regimes were swift, with the People's Republic of China declaring that the Chinese people had 'lost a good friend,' Russia mourning 'a reliable partner,' and Hungary's Prime Minister offering his 'thoughts and prayers.'

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McConnell criticizes ICC for 'false moral equivalence' in handling Israeli issues

By Jackson Purchase News | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has strongly criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of false moral equivalence in its handling of issues related to Israel and terrorism.

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Jackson Purchase News area weekly mass times

By Jackson Purchase News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the Jackson Purchase News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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5.5% of citizens unemployed in Ballard County in 2021

By Jackson Purchase News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Ballard County hit 5.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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McConnell criticizes Hungary's alignment with China in Senate speech

By Jackson Purchase News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed his concerns about China's growing influence in Europe, particularly in Hungary, during a speech on the Senate floor. McConnell warned of the strategic competition posed by China and criticized Hungary for its close ties with Beijing.

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Mitch McConnell addresses rising anti-Semitism on college campuses

By Jackson Purchase News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed the Senate floor today, expressing his concerns about the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses. McConnell specifically referenced the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction (BDS) movement that has been growing on campuses over the past decade, with recent events at Harvard University drawing attention.

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Mitch McConnell criticizes economic state under Biden's administration

By Jackson Purchase News | May 16, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed the Senate floor today, expressing his concerns about the current economic state under President Biden's administration, a term he coined as "Bidenomics."

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Mitch McConnell honors fallen officers during Police Week

By Jackson Purchase News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers on the Senate floor in observance of Police Week.

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McConnell criticizes Biden's handling of southern border crisis

By Jackson Purchase News | May 15, 2024

In a recent address on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) discussed the ongoing crisis at the southern border. "For three consecutive months, major national polls have ranked immigration as the most important problem facing our country. And this year, for the first time, a majority of Americans say they support erecting physical barriers along our southern border," he stated.

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McConnell voices concerns over AI's impact on political speech

By Jackson Purchase News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) expressed his reservations about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on political speech during a Senate Rules Committee markup. He warned that the committee's actions could significantly alter the landscape of political discourse.

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McConnell criticizes 'soft-on-crime' policies amid rising urban violence

By Jackson Purchase News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks on the Senate floor, expressing concern over what he termed as "soft-on-crime" policies, which he believes are exacerbating the challenges faced by law enforcement.

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McConnell supports resolutions to curb Biden administration's regulatory reach

By Jackson Purchase News | May 15, 2024

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) commended several colleagues on the Senate floor for their work on resolutions aimed at curbing what he termed as the Biden Administration's overreach.