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December 28, 2017
State Rep. Holland, Sen. McMahan talk gas tax ahead of #msleg session
A LOOK AHEAD AT THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION Representative Steve Holland believes a gasoline tax is a fair way to fund the road program. “It’s interesting to me, some of my colleagues say, my people don’t want this. Well, I’ve yet to find a soul that has spoken to me who didn’t want good roads…
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December 28, 2017
Rankin County GOP chair Troy Odom steps down to run for Chancery Judge
Rankin County GOP Chairman, Troy Odom, recently stepped down to run for Rankin County Chancery Judge in 2018…. https://t.co/xfCsPd2QH2 — Rankin County GOP (@RankinCountyGOP) December 27, 2017 12/27/17
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December 28, 2017
North Mississippi Chancery Judge Hatcher announces retirement, won’t seek reelection
HATCHER ANNOUNCES HE WON’T RUN FOR REELECTION AS CHANCERY JUDGE Chancery Judge John Hatcher says he will retire at the end of his current term instead of run for reelection to the bench in the 1st Chancery District. Hatcher is serving his third term in Place 1 and hearing cases in Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe,…
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December 28, 2017
State lottery up for debate in 2018 #msleg session
Mississippi lawmakers could debate creation of a lottery Supporters say money being spent on lottery tickets elsewhere could, instead, be spent in Mississippi, creating revenue to help pay for highways or schools. Opponents say lotteries are spiritually corrupting and the games create unrealistic hopes for people who struggle to pay their own living expenses. Mississippi…
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December 28, 2017
PEER report looks at future of state campgrounds, waterparks
Future of Mississippi’s waterparks, campgrounds the focus of PEER report JACKSON, MS (WLOX) – A new report says Flint Creek and the other parks run by the Pat Harrison Waterway District have enough money in the bank to remain open for another 18.5 years. Their futures beyond 2036 are the focus of a new Mississippi…
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December 27, 2017
Secretary of State’s Survey Reveals Educated Workforce, Community Support are Top Needs for Mississippi Businesses
A recent survey by the Secretary of State’s Office of almost 100,000 business owners revealed common hurdles to starting a business, investing, and expanding operations in Mississippi. Chief among them: continued lack of an educated workforce. More than 1,800 business owners responded to the survey, which included nine questions focused on business needs, employee qualifications,…
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December 27, 2017
KINGFISH – Hearing featuring Joel Bomgar talking about opiods – “we have a death problem”
Bomgar on opioids: “We have a death problem, not a prescription problem.” Users would switch to either “street drugs or injection drug use and they are going to start dying.” Mr. Bomgar said that opioid deaths have risen while opioid prescriptions have fallen since 2010. When the number of prescriptions “stayed flat, opioid deaths stayed…
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December 27, 2017
WAPO article shows fault lines between Trump/Bryant/Wicker and Bannon/McDaniel #mssen
GOP intraparty clash poised to shape U.S. Senate contest in Mississippi He told a member of Bryant’s inner circle in mid-October that he was interested in being appointed to Cochran’s seat, if Cochran were to retire or die prior to his term expiring after 2020, according to two people familiar with the situation. Around the…
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December 27, 2017
Attorneys General to U.S. Transportation Secretary: Reverse Withdrawal of Rule Requiring Airlines to Disclose Baggage Fees Upfront
Attorney General Jim Hood joined 16 attorneys general in a letter last week asking U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to reverse the department’s decision to withdraw a rule requiring airlines and third-party booking companies to disclose baggage fees and other charges upfront. The Transportation Department announced earlier this month it was withdrawing the…
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December 27, 2017
State Sen. Dearing looks to strengthen dog fighting penalties
Tougher penalties are being proposed for people involved in dog fighting in Mississippi. NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) — Tougher penalties are being proposed for people involved in dog fighting in Mississippi. Democratic state Sen. Bob Dearing of Natchez says he is already receiving bipartisan support for a bill he will sponsor in 2018. The Natchez Democrat…
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December 27, 2017
State Sen. Hudson, saying he’ll vote for a gas tax, also says a lottery will pass if #msleg leadership stays neutral but he’ll vote against it
What big issues will Mississippi Legislature tackle in 2018? Pine Belt lawmakers weigh in Hudson said despite looming budget problems, something must be done to fix county bridges that are unsafe. “Nobody likes to raise taxes. I’m a conservative, but I’m ready to do something to raise money (for county bridge repairs),” he said. “We’ve…
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December 24, 2017
#msleg 2018 session gavels in next week, likely to be difficult with pressing issues looming
Officials expecting difficult 2018 legislative session JACKSON – Hardly anyone expects the 2018 legislative session, which starts Jan. 2, to be an easy one. “We have some serious issues to deal with” in the 2018 session, said Rep. Jerry Turner, R-Baldwyn. “It isn’t going to be an easy session.” Said Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, “I…
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August 22, 2025
IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
One dead, suspect in custody in Ingalls Shipbuilding shooting
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Frank Corder
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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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Alistair Begg
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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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Sid Salter
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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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Philip Wegmann
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August 19, 2025
Trump vows Social Security will thrive for another ‘90 years’
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