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Opinion  |  Austin Barbour  • 
February 5, 2023

Republicans have delivered on big issues that matter for 20 years in Mississippi

Conservative candidates should be bold. It’s the fastest way to a voter’s mind and heart. As Republican candidates plan and prepare their roadmap for victory in November, I encourage them to remember campaigns are not always only about politics; they are also about policy and ideals. As one former Governor used to say, “good policy…
News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
February 3, 2023

Prominent healthcare bills survive committee deadline in Mississippi Legislature

From a nurse student loan repayment program to restricting minor gender transitioning, see what legislation is still alive. Tuesday was the deadline for committees to pass general bills and amendments out to the floor in their respective chamber in the Mississippi Legislature. While a fair number of bills survived, others died a quiet death. Among…
Culture  |  Courtney Ingle  • 
February 3, 2023

Making your grocery budget stretch

Mississippi State Ag Extension Office offers tips to help you save money. The current inflation rate has Mississippians feeling the pinch in their wallets, especially at the grocery store. While the U.S. Department of Labor noted that inflation somewhat improved over the latest reporting cycle, the USDA released data which showed an over 11% increase…
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Opinion  |  Isaac Orr  • 
February 2, 2023

Sunshine might be free but solar power isn’t cheap

Mississippians are forced to pay for two electric systems: one that works when the sun is out, and one that works when it isn’t. Mississippi residents are consistently told that renewable energy sources, like solar panels, are now the lowest-cost ways to generate electricity, but these claims are based on creative accounting gimmicks that only…
Opinion  |  Russ Latino  • 
February 2, 2023

Most Cases in MSDH Maternal Mortality Report Were on Medicaid at Time of Death

As lawmakers continue to debate the merits of expanding Medicaid to cover postpartum care for up to a year, new information reveals that most maternal deaths have occurred while mothers are on Medicaid.
Opinion  |  Sid Salter  • 
February 2, 2023

Restoration of Mississippi’s ballot initiative process should be on voter’s agenda in 2023

Clearly, there is an appetite for “citizen intervention” among state voters. Statewide elections will be on the ballot later this year for all state eight statewide executive branch offices, all state district offices and for all 174 posts in the Mississippi Legislature in addition to county offices and county district offices in all 82 Mississippi…
Opinion  |  Toren Ballard  • 
February 1, 2023

Be wary of reading too much into your school district’s latest accountability grade

Mississippians should celebrate the improvements in school accountability grades but also understand they say very little about the current state of public education. No matter where you live in Mississippi, there is a good chance your local school district improved its “grade” on the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System this past year. Accountability grades released by…
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Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
January 25, 2023

Terberg Taylor Americas Group breaks ground on new factory in Mississippi

The Columbus facility represents a $15.9 million investment, creating 90 new jobs in Lowndes County. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves participated in a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the Terberg Taylor Americas Group’s new factory and distribution network in Columbus. Terberg Taylor Americas Group is constructing a specialty hauling vehicle facility as a joint venture between Taylor Group of…
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
January 23, 2023

Northeast Mississippi business icon Hassell Franklin has died

Franklin was the founder of Franklin Corp., one of the largest, privately owned furniture manufacturers in the nation, based out of Houston, Mississippi. Hassell Franklin passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. He was the founder and CEO of Franklin Corp. The esteemed businessman began Franklin Corp. in 1970 and has been supplying…
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
January 20, 2023

Thimblepress seeks to multiply happiness

Owner Kristen Ley shares her story in a Bigger Pie Forum young entrepreneurs podcast series. Kristen Ley, founder and owner of Thimblepress, recently sat down with Bigger Pie Forum for a discussion in their new podcast series focused on young entrepreneurs in Mississippi. Ley, who knew at an early age she wanted to create and…
Business  |  Mike Cashion  • 
January 19, 2023

TatoNut a sweet quintessential small town business

The donut shop in Ocean Springs serves up tradition with its treats. Mississippi delicacies come in all tastes and shapes. If you like the ones that are round and sweet with a hole in the middle, then you owe yourself a trip to TatoNut Donut Shop in downtown Ocean Springs. Located in the city’s quaint…
News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
January 31, 2023

Advocacy groups split over Mississippi Senate anti-crime bills

Debate centers around the wisdom of increased minimum sentences while others express concerns with increased prison populations. Last week, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann along with State Senators Joey Fillingane, Brice Wiggins and Jeremy England unveiled six bills making their way through the chamber this session that are aimed at curbing crime across Mississippi. Among the…
Culture  |  Hunter Dawkins  • 
January 31, 2023

Two Mississippi natives change the game for the Kansas City Chiefs

The former Mississippi State Bulldogs leaving their mark on the way to the Super Bowl. With the Kansas City Chiefs earning their third Super Bowl appearance in four years by beating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 on Sunday, a new dynasty could be on the horizon.  Although most would contribute this success to MVP candidate Quarterback…