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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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Frank Corder
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July 22, 2026
Hyde-Smith joins Defense Subcommittee on Senate Appropriations Committee
News
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
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July 22, 2026
House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities
News
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Clara Turnage
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July 22, 2026
Ole Miss, Southern Miss work to help school meals meet new nutrition standards
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
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
Culture
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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July 22, 2026
Healing in clay and color: Mississippi artist Freda Clark
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 22, 2026
Unparalleled humility
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 21, 2026
Fishbone Alley and the art of reinvention
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 22, 2026
Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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July 21, 2026
Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 15, 2026
Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects
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