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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…
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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June 8, 2026
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
News
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”
News
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
Business
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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June 8, 2026
The real work
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 8, 2026
Radical remorse
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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June 7, 2026
Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”
Opinion
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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June 8, 2026
What the Corps understands but you don’t
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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June 5, 2026
Mississippi building 21st century blue economy
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 3, 2026
It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains
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