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January 10, 2014
Sen. Michael Watson proposes drug testing welfare recipients
Sen. Michael Watson proposes drug testing welfare recipients Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula, said one of the first bills he will propose this week is a measure that requires public benefit recipients to take mandatory drug tests and verify U.S. citizenship. The bill will include people receiving Medicaid, welfare, food stamps, electronic benefit transfer cards and…
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January 10, 2014
Palazzo debunks myths surrounding flood insurance and homeowners
Palazzo debunks myths surrounding flood insurance and homeowners U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo of Gulfport took to the floor of the House of Representatives this week as part of continuing efforts to draw attention to the need for flood insurance reform and dispel myths about the homeowners affected by rising flood insurance rates. “There are those…
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January 10, 2014
Study highlights impact of school funding in state
Study highlights impact of school funding in state Underfunding of public education has resulted in a reduction in the number of teachers, increased class size and facilities that do not adhere to safety standards, according to a study done of five school districts. Rhea Williams-Bishop, executive director of the Center for Education Innovation, said her…
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January 9, 2014
MDA says Katrina projects ready South Mississippi for growth
MDA says Katrina projects ready South Mississippi for growth Hurricane Katrina recovery projects in South Mississippi should be wrapped up within the next 18 months, allowing the state to sell businesses on investing in the Coast, representatives of the Mississippi Development Authority told the Sun Herald this week. “I think there’s tremendous opportunity here,” said…
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January 9, 2014
Cochran ‘encouraged’ by effort to stop flood insurance reforms
Cochran ‘encouraged’ by effort to stop flood insurance reforms U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) says he is encouraged by the growing momentum for the Senate to consider bipartisan legislation he helped write to stop flood insurance reforms that are having unintended and harmful economic consequences throughout Mississippi and other states. Cochran met with dozens of…
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January 9, 2014
Ex-Vicksburg mayor reports to federal prison in Florida
Ex-Vicksburg mayor reports to federal prison in Florida Former Vicksburg mayor Paul Winfield has reported to a federal prison to begin serving about two years in a federal bribery case. Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke says the 40-year-old Winfield arrived Monday at a minimum security prison in Pensacola, Fla. AP
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January 9, 2014
Human cloning ban among first bills filed in Mississippi Legislature
Human cloning ban among first bills filed in Mississippi Legislature A glance at some bills filed on the first day of the 2014 session of the Mississippi Legislature: CLONING — House Bill 43, by Rep. Jeff Smith, R-Columbus, would ban human cloning. It also would prohibit shipping and receiving embryos created by human cloning. DRUG…
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January 9, 2014
Single court district possible for Madison County
Single court district possible for Madison County Creating a circuit court district just for Madison County remains a possibility in the constitutionally-mandated redistricting this legislative session that got under way Tuesday. There are different scenarios that range from splitting Madison and Rankin counties into individual circuit court districts to just adding extra judges. The same…
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January 9, 2014
We mean business: Industry, chamber leaders emphasize technical skills, education
We mean business: Industry, chamber leaders emphasize technical skills, education Education — preparing Mississippi’s workforce for modern, technical jobs —was the top topic for the state’s business leaders who met with lawmakers Wednesday. Irwin Edenzon, president of Mississippi’s largest employer, Ingalls Shipbuilding, announced the creation of the Mississippi Tech Master Scholars program, which will recognize,…
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January 9, 2014
Miss. lawmakers push youth concussion law
Miss. lawmakers push youth concussion law Senate and House leaders are pushing for a youth concussion law, with Mississippi the last state in the country without such a measure. Sen. Brice Wiggins, R-Pascagoula, has introduced a bill that would require any public or private schools that have youth athletic programs adopt a “concussion management and…
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January 9, 2014
Fisher leaving MBN for federal anti-drug job
Fisher leaving MBN for federal anti-drug job The director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics is stepping down at the end of January to take a federal job. Marshall Fisher says he’s going to work for a federal task force that fights drug trafficking. Fisher tells The Associated Press on Wednesday that he will be…
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January 9, 2014
Miss. lawmakers must balance spending and demands
Miss. lawmakers must balance spending and demands Mississippi lawmakers gaveled their 2014 session to order at noon Tuesday. They have a busy three months ahead, but they’re getting off to a slow start. “We’ll meet and greet today and fight tomorrow,” joked Rep. Preston Sullivan, D-Okolona. No bills were posted to the legislative website before…
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December 22, 2025
Carter won’t run for Secretary of State
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December 22, 2025
Amtrak touts strong demand for Coast passenger rail service
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 22, 2025
Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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December 22, 2025
Ole Miss embraces upcoming rematch with Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl
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Robert St. John
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December 22, 2025
The meaning of Christmas
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Alistair Begg
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December 22, 2025
The heart that God accepts
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Kimberly Ross
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December 22, 2025
Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards
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Kelley Williams
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December 19, 2025
Cliff Notes for Corps speak
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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