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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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August 12, 2026
Scott Colom seeks to distance himself from the new radicals within the Democratic Party
News
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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August 12, 2026
Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 12, 2026
The Lumber Manufactory bringing 50 jobs to New Albany with new sawmill
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Southwire investing $256 million in Starkville expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2026
Saronic brings unmanned surface vessel testing facility to Gulfport
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 7, 2026
Mississippi’s only two cannabis testing laboratories are merging
Culture
Culture
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Maura Carey, Associated Press
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August 12, 2026
6 must-watch matchups that could play key role in setting the 2026 College Football Playoff field
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 12, 2026
Pantry 45 Café & Bakery: A must-stop on Highway 45
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 12, 2026
Jesus lifts us up
Opinion
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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August 12, 2026
The distraction in our pocket
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 12, 2026
Death penalty support nationally remains strong despite concerns over disparities
Opinion
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Denton Gibbes
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August 11, 2026
AI changes political and issues management
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