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Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 6, 2023

U.S. Army awards contract to Mississippi headquartered Camgian to develop AI systems

The $17 million contract is aimed at digitally transforming today’s battlefield. The U.S. Army has awarded a $17 million contract to Camgian to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) enabled systems for significantly enhancing situational awareness capabilities of the warfighter. Headquartered in Starkville, Mississippi, the company is an award-winning developer of digital technologies…
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
February 6, 2023

WISPR takes off in Mississippi

The North Mississippi drone manufacturer credits Miss. State, InnovateMS for helping turn their vision into a reality. Founded in 2016, WISPR Systems is a Mississippi-based drone manufacturer providing versatile, rugged, and reliable commercial drones. The company was started by Conor Ferguson and Austin Ratcliffe, now CEO and COO, respectively. According to Ferguson, WISPR started out…
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…
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Opinion  |  Brett Kittredge  • 
February 3, 2023

Republicans Positioned to Maintain Large Majorities

The suburban movement toward the Democratic Party that has occurred in other states isn’t playing out in Mississippi. Democrats failed to field candidates in more than half of the Mississippi House and Senate races this year.  Republicans currently have a 36-16 majority in the Senate and they enjoy a 77-42 majority in the House with…
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…
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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…
Opinion  |  Roger Wicker  • 
February 1, 2023

Government Must Respect Rights of Conscience

Americans should all take these threats to religious freedom seriously. Religious freedom is a hallmark of our American way of life. Since our nation’s founding, we have been a safe haven for persecuted believers from all over the globe, inspiring other nations to follow our lead. As a U.S. Senator, I have fought to advance…
News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
January 31, 2023

Bill of the Day: Get your gambling on at the airport

Magnolia Tribune brings you a Bill of the Day from the Mississippi Legislature that just may pique your interest. If you were hoping to do a little gambling while waiting on your flight, you’re in luck! A bill proposed by State Senator John Polk – SB 2189 – would allow slot machines in Mississippi airports.…