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Merle Flowers
Merle Flowers is a former Member of the Mississippi State Senate representing the 19th District and the President of Flowers Properties, LLC.
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Merle Flowers
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June 1, 2026
Mississippi businesses deserve relief from credit card swipe fees
Consumers continue to feel the burden as small businesses are forced to raise the prices of their goods and services just to keep pace with rising expenses like swipe fees.
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
The era of the "wild west" internet is ending, but we must choose our next steps carefully, writes Merle Flowers.
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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October 17, 2023
Pulling the Curtains Back on the Socialist Left’s Drug Pricing Agenda
The best way to effectively reduce prescription drug spending, or any costs for that matter, is by encouraging more competition in the market and strengthening free market forces.
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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February 16, 2023
Unchecked FTC Policy Would Hamper Prescription Drug Competition, Increase Costs
Competition is the best way to lower costs in any sector and health care is no different. There has been a lot of debate in recent weeks in both Jackson and Washington over the best course to address the high price of prescription drugs. As policymakers weigh potential solutions, it is critical they avoid misguided…
News
News
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Kevin Freking, Associated Press
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September 1, 2026
U.S. House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
News
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Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
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September 1, 2026
Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says
News
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Clara Turnage
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September 1, 2026
Engineering team aims to make carbon conversion simpler, more affordable
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 27, 2026
Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 1, 2026
A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 1, 2026
The valley of decision
Culture
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Robert St. John
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August 31, 2026
A lifetime along the panhandle
Opinion
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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September 1, 2026
Energy Wars: Attack of the drones
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 28, 2026
Reports of Mississippi momentum are true
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
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