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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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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2026
Expansion of Lee County auto parts plant will invest $53 million, create 28 jobs
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 1, 2026
Workforce Pell Grant program ramping up in Mississippi
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 1, 2026
Second pharmacist in fraud case sentenced this week to two and a half years and restitution payments
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 1, 2026
The true Israel
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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June 30, 2026
From beard oil to pizza: Discovering Munson & Bros. in Columbus
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 30, 2026
A solid diet
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 1, 2026
Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 30, 2026
An American Inheritance Requires a Moral People
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 26, 2026
An American Inheritance for Everyone
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