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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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Jeremy Pittari
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July 10, 2026
Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases
News
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Frank Corder
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July 10, 2026
McCullouch appointed Hinds County DA
News
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
, Josh Boak, Associated Press
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July 10, 2026
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 10, 2026
God’s rule and blessing
Culture
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Marisa Atkinson
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July 9, 2026
Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 9, 2026
Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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July 10, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 8, 2026
As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
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