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January 30, 2019

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WLOX / WLBT – Bill to reinstate administrative forfeitures sparking debate Administrative forfeiture is for property valued at less than $20,000. Law enforcement says it’s a needed tool. “Don’t monkey with the facts,” said Commissioner of Public Safety Marshall Fisher. “The facts are this. Every one of these is linked to a violation of the…

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January 29, 2019

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WTOK – Britton joins GOP primary for Mississippi Secretary of State A first-term utility regulator says he is running for secretary of state in Mississippi. Sam Britton of Laurel was elected southern district public service commissioner in 2015. He is the second Republican to join the secretary of state’s race. Sen. Michael Watson of Pascagoula…

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January 28, 2019

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Tucker Carlson on FoxNews takes Congressman Thompson, Democrats to task over border security Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Wicker , Hyde-Smith, Palazzo comment on end of shutdown My statement on the agreement to end the government shutdown. ⤵ https://t.co/5JgNOhdLQd pic.twitter.com/CzhoaFSCRH — Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) January 25, 2019 Here’s my statement on the…

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January 25, 2019

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Congressman Palazzo talks shutdown, border wall WJTV – US House of Representatives examines impact of shutdown on Homeland Security Congressman Kelly announces Committee assignments U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (MS-01) today announced he has retained his committee assignments from the 115th Congress and will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture, the House Armed Services Committee,…

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January 24, 2019

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WLOX – Mississippi leaders explore ways to boost state’s workforce Governor Phil Bryant hosted the Governor’s Workforce Summit at the Jackson Marriott Wednesday. The unemployment rate is what you’ll most frequently hear Governor Bryant reference. “When I came in office it was 9.4 percent,” said Bryant. “Today, it’s 4.7 percent.” But what about the labor…

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January 23, 2019

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WTOK – House passes bill to protect child sex trafficking victims The Mississippi House is advancing a bill designed to protect children who are victims of sex trafficking. House Bill 571 would prevent charges from being filed against trafficking victims who are younger than 18. The minor would be taken into protective custody and counseling…

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January 22, 2019

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WJTV – Lawmakers exchange heated tweets on MLK day Gov. Bryant, Congressman Thompson exchange letters regarding shutdown Disappointing, but not surprising. Saying no is easy. Finding solutions is hard. If you’re worried about our federal workers, go find a solution. My offer to help still stands. https://t.co/0AHdN7ny4L — Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) January 21, 2019…

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January 21, 2019

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ABC NEWS – ‘I would not rule out a wall in certain instances’ along the southern border: Top House Homeland Security Democrat Bennie Thompson Gov. Bryant speaks at Southern Republican Leadership Conference I enjoyed speaking at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference and meeting @charliekirk11 on Saturday morning in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/2NgAepw5Xc — Phil Bryant…

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January 18, 2019

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WJTV – Jackson crime gets attention of state’s top brass WTOK – Mississippi graduation rate hits new record of 84 percent Mississippi is graduating a greater share of its high school students than ever before. The Mississippi Department of Education said Thursday that 84 percent of public school seniors graduated in the 2017-2018 school year,…

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January 17, 2019

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WTOK – Wicker eyes expanding rural broadband WXXV – Pascagoula Mayor running for Southern District Public Commissioner This morning, a large group of people gathered outside of the Jackson County Courthouse to hear Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell make a big announcement. Mayor Maxwell announced his candidacy for the Southern District Public commissioner. The mayor has…

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January 16, 2019

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MPB – Governor Phil Bryant’s State of the State Address and Democratic Response by State Rep. David Baria WTVA – Governor touts teacher pay raise plan in State of the State Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is using his eighth and final State of the State speech to push for a teacher pay raise. The Republican…

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January 15, 2019

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WAPT – Governor gives State of the State address Tuesday Gov. Phil Bryant is scheduled to deliver his State of the State address Tuesday. Bryant is expected to address a pay raise for teachers in the topics he will discuss. The speech, which is expected to last about 30 minutes, is scheduled to begin at…

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December 12, 2025

Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear

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December 12, 2025

Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”

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December 12, 2025

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

December 11, 2025

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

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December 2, 2025

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

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November 21, 2025

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

December 12, 2025

Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 12, 2025

The purpose of the cross

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

December 11, 2025

A holiday celebration fit for a King

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

December 10, 2025

University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal

Opinion | Sid Salter •

December 10, 2025

Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026

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December 8, 2025

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Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear

Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

Business

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens

Culture

Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State

The purpose of the cross

A holiday celebration fit for a King

Opinion

University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal

Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026

The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA

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