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October 14, 2020
MDOC Commissioner tightens security at Parchman Prison; promotes recruiting and better training
In further efforts to tighten security at Mississippi’s maximum security State Penitentiary in Parchman, Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain announces that the long-abandoned Back Gate of the sprawling 18,000-acre prison will once again be reopened and guarded for the first time since 2017. “The Back Gate,” said the Commissioner, “was unmanned years ago mainly because of…
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October 14, 2020
SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Improves in September, Uncertainty Index Remains High
The NFIB Optimism Index rose 3.8 points to 104.0 in September, a historically high reading. Nine of the 10 Index components improved and one declined. The NFIB Uncertainty Index increased 2 points to 92, up from 75 in April. “As parts of the country continue to open, small businesses are seeing some improvements in foot traffic and sales,” said NFIB Chief Economist…
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October 14, 2020
SALTER: Separation of powers: Attempts to “pack” the Supreme Court has a long history
By: Sid Salter Depending on one’s partisan leanings, the latest national furor over so-called “court-packing” started with the failed 2016 Supreme Court nomination of U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Chief Judge Merrick B. Garland. Former President Barack Obama nominated Garland as the successor to the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin…
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October 14, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 10/14/20
YP – “Here we go again” – Sen. Dick Durbin attacks Mississippi gun laws during ACB confirmation U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) attacked Mississippi as a cause for Chicago gun violence during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today as the panel vetted Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. “In the city of Chicago, more…
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October 13, 2020
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Two State Board of Education Appointments
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two Mississippi State Board of Education appointments: Angela Bass from Jackson and Glen East from Gulfport. The appointees reflect the Governor’s commitment to continuous improvement in education. “Mississippi’s children deserve our steadfast commitment to improving education. We must continue to improve outcomes for these students without fear of upsetting the…
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October 13, 2020
Runoff for September 22nd Special Elections – Election Day Reminders
The polls are officially open for today’s September 22nd special election runoff for Senate District 15, Senate District 39, House District 37 and House District 66. While polling places close at 7 p.m., any voter in line at 7 p.m. is entitled to cast a ballot. Eligible voters include those in Choctaw, Clay, Copiah, Hinds, Lawrence, Lincoln,…
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October 13, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 10/13/20
YP – Four Special Election Runoffs set for Tuesday, Oct. 13 Four special election runoffs will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, to fill vacancies in the Mississippi House and Senate. For a complete rundown of races and candidates click here. Special Elections are non-partisan, meaning candidates do not declare a party affiliation and…
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October 12, 2020
2020 General Election Absentee Report – Week 2
As of Sunday, October 11, 2020, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 91,474 absentee ballots requested, 86,609 absentee ballots sent, and 58,796 absentee ballots received in the state of Mississippi for the 2020 General Election. As a reminder, the requested total reflects the number of Mississippi voters who have requested an absentee ballot through their local Circuit Clerk’s Office. The sent total reflects the…
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October 12, 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Announce $6.82 Million in FEMA Aid Associated with Easter Day Disaster
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced more than $6.82 million in federal disaster assistance to offset debris removal costs from the fatal Easter Sunday tornadoes and severe storms in Mississippi last April. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grants were approved for Covington and Jasper counties, in addition…
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October 12, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 10/12/20
YP – Reeves joins Republican Governors in urging confirmation of Judge Barrett to Supreme Court Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is one of the 24 Republican Governors who signed on to a letter to Senators calling for the confirmation of Judge Barrett Twenty-four Republican governors today released a joint letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch…
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October 9, 2020
Reeves joins Republican Governors in urging confirmation of Judge Barrett to Supreme Court
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is one of the 24 Republican Governors who signed on to a letter to Senators calling for the confirmation of Judge Barrett ### Twenty-four Republican governors today released a joint letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer, as well as Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey…
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October 9, 2020
Legislature Reappropriates More Than $60M in Coronavirus Relief Funds
The Mississippi Legislature concluded its 2020 business by reappropriating more than $60 million from the Coronavirus Relief Funds allocated to the State from the federal government. Adjournment sine die, which officially ends the Session, is Saturday, October 10, 2020. New programs made possible by the reappropriations include: $13 million in a grant program for general…
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August 28, 2026
Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 28, 2026
Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
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Frank Corder
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August 27, 2026
Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
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Susan Marquez
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August 28, 2026
Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends
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Alistair Begg
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August 28, 2026
Terms and conditions
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Roger Wicker
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August 28, 2026
Reports of Mississippi momentum are true
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
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