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January 3, 2018
#msleg House, Senate committees notify Governor they are in session
The 2018 Mississippi Legislative Session has started in Jackson, MS. The House and Senate welcome committees came to visit today after beginning their work. I look forward to a productive session. pic.twitter.com/8SX4ndtzuj — Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) January 2, 2018 1/2/18
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January 3, 2018
@SenatorWicker Proposal for a Stronger Navy Bolsters Trump’s National Security Strategy
RELEASE Wicker Proposal for a Stronger Navy Bolsters Trump’s National Security Strategy Navy Plays Key Role in President’s Foreign Policy Agenda During his first year in office, President Trump has focused on strengthening the economy and America’s standing in the world. At home, that has meant working with Congress on pro-growth policies, including tax reform…
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January 3, 2018
MDOC seeking better wages for employees, avoid further cuts
Understaffed MDOC hopes to avoid further budget reductions The Mississippi Department of Corrections is still hamstrung by lack of corrections officers and guards, largely because of low pay, that has led recently to the closing of some units at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution. “Seeking better wages for our employees, who are among the lowest…
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January 3, 2018
Key committee chairs left unfilled on day one of #msleg
2018 legislative session opens with big issues on the horizon Neither presiding officer filled key committee vacancies caused by resignations of legislators during the past year. The most influential vacancy is the House Education Committee chair. Gunn said he hopes to have the committee vacancies filled by the end of the week. The key Senate…
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January 3, 2018
State Rep. Holland tells #msleg he’s recovered from what was diagnosed as dementia, now unsure if he’ll retire in 2019 as he indicated last session
HOLLAND TELLS LAWMAKERS MEMORY PROBLEMS EASE A long-serving Mississippi lawmaker says he has recovered from an illness that had been diagnosed as dementia. Rep. Steve Holland, a Plantersville Democrat, made the announcement Tuesday as lawmakers met for the first time in 2018. He says his short-term memory problems cleared up in August. Holland says they…
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January 3, 2018
State Rep. Clarke pushing lottery for another session
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January 3, 2018
Simpson County Sheriff facing sexual harassment allegations
Simpson County sheriff faces sexual harassment lawsuit JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – Simpson County Sheriff Donald O’Cain has been hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit. It was filed December 19, 2017 in U. S. District Court. Former dispatcher Nancy Floyd Smith claimed, in federal court documents, the sheriff gave her unwanted hugs and kissed…
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January 3, 2018
Despite speculation otherwise, Sen. Cochran heading back to D.C. to continue his work for Mississippi
Heath issues causing speculation on Cochran’s future The winner in November would finish Cochran’s term through 2020. Yet, the senator’s office said Cochran is returning to Washington for the new senate session, and “despite speculation otherwise, Senator Cochran will continue his work for Mississippi and our nation”. The full statement from Senator Cochran’s office says,…
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January 3, 2018
#MAEP rewrite looks to get back on track in #msleg
2018 Mississippi legislative session underway “We’ve said all along we want to work on a rewrite of the education funding formula,” said House Speaker Philip Gunn, a Republican. “I think there’s a better way of doing it. I think we can find a more reliable predictable stream of revenue.” That was at the top of…
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January 3, 2018
Waynesboro mayor, aldermen still at odds over rehiring of employees leaving municipality without critical services
Waynesboro mayor, aldermen can’t reach agreement to re-hire 60 former city employees WAYNESBORO, MS (WDAM) – The Waynesboro mayor and the Board of Aldermen could not come to an agreement to re-hire 60 former on Tuesday. The mayor said each person needs to be hired and approved on an individual basis, not as a group,…
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January 3, 2018
Speaker Gunn wants to explore all options for BP funds
Coast legislators focused on distribution of BP money A year ago the State Senate passed a bill to distribute the BP money, but the bill failed to make it out of the House. This time around the state senators from the Coast remain committed to making sure that BP money makes it to South Mississippi.…
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January 3, 2018
Day 1 of 90: Mississippi Legislative Session 2018 kicks off #msleg
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August 22, 2025
IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president
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August 22, 2025
One dead, suspect in custody in Ingalls Shipbuilding shooting
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August 22, 2025
Shooting reported inside Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Ben Smith
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August 22, 2025
Women’s archery growing in Mississippi
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Susan Marquez
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August 22, 2025
Thacker Mountain Radio to highlight Mississippi Poet Laureate, songwriters in Ocean Springs
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August 22, 2025
As you have always obeyed
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Lesley Davis
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August 22, 2025
Sororities go woke – and taxpayers helped pay for it
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August 20, 2025
Natchez’s Greg Iles saved his best writing for his reflective “Natchez Burning” trilogy
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August 19, 2025
Trump vows Social Security will thrive for another ‘90 years’
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