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February 7, 2013
DeSoto Times Robert Lee Long’s news story, er editorial, claims Jackson is out to get DeSoto
Legislation aimed at punishing DeSoto Legislation coming out of the State Capitol in Jackson is squarely aimed at undermining the state’s fastest growing and academically high achieving school system as punishment for helping to defeat charter school legislation last year. That’s the view of several DeSoto County lawmakers battling a flurry of bills coming out…
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February 7, 2013
S&P hires John Keker, Dickie Scruggs’ attorney, to rep them in fraud case
Exclusive: S&P hires top defense attorney for $5 billion lawsuit Keker, who is based in San Francisco and has represented everyone from cyclist Lance Armstrong to Enron’s Andrew Fastow, was hired at the recommendation of Floyd Abrams, a prominent New York attorney who also represents the ratings firm. “John Keker is one of the great…
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February 6, 2013
SH – Early childhood education should be both comprehensive and compulsory
SH – Early childhood education should be both comprehensive and compulsory Mississippi taxpayers will be paying for remedial education for generations to come unless the state adopts comprehensive and compulsory early childhood education. That requires both the commitment and the money to put pre-kindergarten programs into every Mississippi school district. During the current legislative session,…
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February 6, 2013
Tyrone Ellis – Rural Mississippi “not ready” for charter schools
Tyrone Ellis – Rural Mississippi “not ready” for charter schools WEST POINT, Miss. — Your child’s chance at a different education choice in charter schools has passed the Mississippi Senate and House, but House Democrat Minority Leader Tyrone Ellis does not think rural Mississippi is ready for charter schools. “It can happen in Chicago, it…
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February 6, 2013
Local option sales tax bill headed to full House
Local option sales tax bill headed to full House A Mississippi House committee has given municipal officials what they’ve wanted for more than 20 years — a chance at passage of a local options sales tax. The House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday approved a bill for a 1 percent local sales tax as…
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February 6, 2013
House clears way for 75 mph speed limit
House clears way for 75 mph speed limit Mississippi motorists may be able to drive 75 miles per hour – legally – before too long. On Tuesday, the state House passed legislation 115-5 to give the three-member, elected Transportation Commission the authority to raise the speed limit to 75 miles per hour. The bill now…
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February 6, 2013
Sam Hall on Medicaid DSH payment math
Medicaid math is tough when factoring loss of hospital funds Mississippi currently receives approximately $210 million in annual DSH payments for uncompensated care. Graves puts that at $219 per patient per day. He says the state would see a 15 percent cut in DSH payments starting in 2014, regardless if Medicaid is expanded or not.…
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February 6, 2013
Governor Phil Bryant, von Drehle Officials Celebrate Company’s New Manufacturing Presence in Natchez
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tammy Craft, Public Relations 601.359.6556 Cell: (601) 383-4806 tcraft@mississippi.org Natchez, Miss. (February 5, 2013) – Governor Phil Bryant, von Drehle officials and local officials held an announcement event today to celebrate the company’s recent decision to locate manufacturing operations in Natchez, Miss. In January, von Drehle announced it would locate paper…
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February 6, 2013
Some reproduction bills set to die in Miss. House
Some reproduction bills set to die in Miss. House At least two bills affecting reproductive health will die in the Mississippi House because a chairman says he won’t bring them up for debate before today’s deadline. House Judiciary B Committee Chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, opposes abortion. But he told The Associated Press on Monday he…
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February 6, 2013
Senate education panel OKs school prayer bill
Senate education panel OKs school prayer bill The Senate Education Committee has approved a measure meant to make it legal for students to pray before public school groups. Senate Bill 2633, sponsored by Sen. Chris McDaniel, a Republican from Elllisville, was approved by the committee Tuesday. A similar bill is pending in the House. It…
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February 6, 2013
MSGOP Update
MSGOP Update Today’s update contains information regarding Governor Phil Bryant’s “Education Works” agenda, the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, the American Legion Boys State and Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Continue Reading… 2/5/13
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February 6, 2013
U.S. Post Office Ends Saturday Delivery to Save Itself
U.S. Post Office Ends Saturday Delivery to Save Itself The U.S. Postal Service will announce Wednesday it’s canceling Saturday delivery. The struggling U.S. agency loses $25 million a day, according to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. Last November the agency reported it lost $15.9 billion for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 20, more than triple…
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January 30, 2026
All elected school board bill moves forward in Mississippi House
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Frank Corder
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January 30, 2026
Hyde-Smith opponents use committee vote as fodder on campaign trail
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January 30, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: January 30, 2026
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Frank Corder
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January 27, 2026
Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2026
SouthWorth acquires Mississippi-based American Furniture Manufacturing
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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2026
Higgins contracted to lead Tate County economic development
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Matt Friedeman
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February 1, 2026
Making disciples in Lagos, Nigeria
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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January 30, 2026
O’Connor wanted the challenge of coaching baseball in SEC, and he’ll get one at Mississippi State
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Susan Marquez
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January 30, 2026
March of the Mayors to benefit Mississippians through Extra Table
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Nathan Sanders
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February 1, 2026
Why Mississippi’s workforce future depends on school choice
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Sid Salter
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January 28, 2026
Restoring Mississippi’s ballot initiative in 2026: Long road, real stakes, narrow chances
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Hunter Estes
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January 21, 2026
Mississippi Legislators: Be bold this session
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