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April 15, 2020
SALTER: COVID-19 poses a familiar threat to our economy that older Mississippians recognize
By: Sid Salter Mississippi is no longer the poorest state in the union. West Virginia holds that distinction by a rather narrow margin. But regardless the rank, we struggle against a high rate of poverty and low rates of educational attainment, per capita income, and median household income. We have high rates of obesity, heart…
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April 15, 2020
Wicker, Senators Urge Trump to Keep Pro-Life Protections for Coronavirus Research
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today wrote President Donald J. Trump to ask the Administration to maintain pro-life protections during the search for treatments and cures for COVID-19. Wicker’s letter, which was signed by 35 senators, refutes a request by 15 pro-abortion state attorneys general requesting waivers to prohibitions on the use of fetal tissue…
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April 15, 2020
Governor Reeves Partners with Private Sector to Study Economic Recovery
Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has asked leaders of Mississippi’s business community to chart a course for economic recovery and re-opening Mississippi’s economy. During this COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi has seen a nearly 9,000% increase in unemployment claims. Small businesses and their employees are struggling to stay afloat. The Governor’s Commission for Economic Recovery will…
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April 14, 2020
Attorney General Lynn Fitch Thanks Sherwin Williams for N95 Mask Donations for First Responders
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Sherwin Williams, a leading American company in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products, has donated 5,000 3M N95 masks to first responders across Mississippi. “I am thrilled to share this exciting news for our first responders, who are on the front lines right now,…
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April 14, 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith announce $34.9M Coronavirus Response Grants for MS Airports
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today announced the award of $34,855,031 in grants to 73 Mississippi airfields experiencing severe economic disruption because of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awards, made available directly from the U.S. Treasury, were funded in the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
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April 14, 2020
Mississippi PSC Approves Sunflower County Solar Project
During its April 14 Open Docket Meeting held via telephone, the Mississippi Public Service Commission voted unanimously to approve the Sunflower County Solar Project – a 1,000-acre Solar Farm producing 100 megawatt of renewable energy in the Mississippi Delta. Entergy Mississippi and solar-developer, Recurrent Energy, are partnering to bring the largest utility-owned solar farm in…
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April 14, 2020
First case of COVID-19 among inmates reported by MDOC
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has confirmed one case of COVID-19 in the inmate population. The inmate was housed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman and has died. The inmate, who had underlying health conditions, was tested when he began exhibiting symptoms and was immediately medically isolated pending results. The results did not come…
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April 14, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 4/14/20
YP – Gov. Reeves discusses state of emergency after Easter storms Gov. Reeves confirmed that there have been 11 confirmed deaths as a result of the Easter Sunday storms. MEMA Director Michel said about 30 counties across the state were involved and the deaths spanned across six of those counties. He added that they are…
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April 13, 2020
LIPSON: Beware of Government Overreach to Protect Our Health
When two important goals conflict, sensible people try to strike a sensible balance. This sense of proportion and mutual forbearance is central to living peacefully in a liberal society like ours. It is important to remember these values as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The most striking aspect of the American public’s response has…
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April 13, 2020
Palazzo Praises $108M Contract for USMI in Gulfport
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), member of the House Appropriations Committee, today praised an announcement that United States Marine, Inc.(USMI) in Gulfport has been awarded a $108 million, 5-year contract for the Combatant Craft Assault (CCA). This funding announcement is a product of congressional appropriations supported by Palazzo. “For decades, USMI in Gulfport has played a direct hand…
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April 13, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 4/13/20
YP – Governor Reeves Declares State of Emergency for Easter Sunday Storms Sunday night, Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Mississippians in response to the severe tornadoes and storms hitting across the state. Throughout the rapidly changing storms and resulting damage on Easter Sunday, the Governor…
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April 13, 2020
MSGOP State, County Conventions Postponed
The Mississippi Republican Party’s state convention, originally scheduled for May 15 and 16, has been postponed. As part of an ongoing response to COVID-19, Governor Tate Reeves today issued an executive order granting political parties flexibility in conducting their state conventions. The MSGOP hopes to reschedule its state convention as soon as it is safe…
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
DiBiase found not guilty on all 13 counts for his alleged role in Mississippi’s largest-ever public welfare scandal
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
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March 20, 2026
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
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Susan Marquez
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March 20, 2026
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra hosts Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience
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Alistair Begg
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March 20, 2026
The triumphant King
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Susan Marquez
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March 19, 2026
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
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Russ Latino
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March 20, 2026
Could Mississippi’s conservative, business donors stop giving to Republican incumbents?
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
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