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October 30, 2017

Film industry, incentives up for review in state

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October 30, 2017

Study shows Mississippi is most religious state

Mississippi named Most Religious State According to a 24/7 Wall Street Survey, Mississippi has been named the most religious state. The survey says, based on 2014 Pew data, 75% of Mississippians believe in God with 75% claiming to pray daily. WLBT 10/29/17

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October 30, 2017

Jackson Councilman Stokes calls on State Supt. Wright to resign saying she is “overrated and overpaid”

Councilman Stokes calls for state superintendent Dr. Carey Wright to resign A Jackson city councilman is demanding Mississippi’s top educator to resign. Councilman Kenneth Stokes says it’s time for State Superintendent, Dr. Carey Wright, to step down. “Carey Wright is overrated and overpaid,” says Stokes at a press conference on Sunday. WLBT 10/29/17

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October 30, 2017

Casino revenue down in September

Mississippi casinos take less from gamblers in September JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Casino revenue fell across Mississippi in September, with Gulf Coast casinos posting steeper declines than gambling halls along the Mississippi River. State Revenue Department figures released this month show gamblers lost $167 million statewide in September, down almost 3 percent from September 2016’s…

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October 27, 2017

YP MEMORY – Tea Party Patriots fought Donald Trump tooth and nail – now threatening him

Bless her heart, Jenny Beth Martin from the Tea Party Patriots has flip-flop-flipped on Donald Trump. Getty Images In 2016, she was one of the more forceful voices against Donald Trump. Here’s a clip from her speaking against Donald Trump at CPAC. She didn’t have very nice things to say about Trump . . .…

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October 27, 2017

Gov. Bryant looks to transfer Medicaid eligibility verification under Human Services

Gov. Bryant wants Medicaid eligibility under Human Services, alludes to work requirement Gov. Phil Bryant has instructed officials to develop plans to transfer all Medicaid eligibility verification responsibilities to the Department of Human Services. If the change is made, Human Services will be responsible for determining the eligibility of Medicaid applicants, alongside applicants for the…

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October 27, 2017

MSSC MAEP ruling credit negative for school districts

Credit rating agency gives schools negative report “The decision (that full funding is not mandated) is credit negative for Mississippi school districts because it makes the recovery of past MAEP funding shortfalls highly doubtful and increases the likelihood of continued legislative underfunding of the state aid formula,” said Moody’s Investor Services. Moody’s analyzes the finances…

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October 27, 2017

Gov. Bryant advocates for #msflag, transportation tax votes

Governor advocating for two statewide votes: state flag, transportation tax JACKSON – If second-term Gov. Phil Bryant has his way, 2018 could be a busy year for Mississippi voters. The Republican governor voiced support earlier this week for placing on the ballot for voters to decide: Whether to pay additional taxes (presumably on gasoline and…

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October 27, 2017

State Supt. Wright: MDE has not been asked to be part of Gov. Bryant’s JPS coalition

State Superintendent responds to Governor’s decision on JPS Statement from Dr. Carey Wright on JPS The State Board of Education and the Commission on School Accreditation followed state law when they determined the Jackson Public School District was in a state of emergency that jeopardizes the safety, security and educational interests of the students in…

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October 27, 2017

Moss Point mayor faces simple assault charge

Moss Point mayor, wife both charged with simple assault JACKSON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) – Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife, Natasha, are both facing charges of simple assault-domestic violence following an incident at their home Thursday, Oct. 19. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Natasha King reported the fight to deputies on…

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October 27, 2017

MS Truth Journal compares Mississippi’s 2018 #Obamacare premiums to other states

MISSISSIPPI’S 2018 OBAMACARE HEALTHCARE PREMIUM COSTS COMPARED TO OTHER STATES JACKSON, MS (MS Truth Journal): Earlier this month MS Truth Journal reported the average increase of Mississippians’ health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act. With President Trump’s Executive Order eliminating Cost Sharing Reductions (a form of government subsidy to insurance carriers), premium costs are…

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October 27, 2017

@SenatorWicker: @POTUS Trump’s Tax Reform is a Win for American Workers

Op-Ed from US Senator Roger Wicker: President Trump’s Tax Reform is a Win for American Workers More money for middle-class Americans. That is the goal of tax reform and the reason I support it in the Senate. More than 30 years after Congress last rewrote the tax code, I believe we are seizing an opportunity…

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September 26, 2025

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September 25, 2025

Ezell leading charge to create first Secretary of the Coast Guard

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September 25, 2025

Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping

Business

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September 25, 2025

Jabil establishing $70 million manufacturing facility in Marshall County

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 23, 2025

Tandon to speak on trailblazing regenerative medicine at Southern Miss University Forum

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September 17, 2025

Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA

Culture

Culture | Ben Smith •

September 26, 2025

America has a people problem

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 26, 2025

A joyful heart

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

September 25, 2025

SEC coaches mostly on board with new scheduling that ends some long-time annual matchups

Opinion

Opinion | Frank Corder •

September 26, 2025

In Mississippi, safety and growth go hand in hand

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

September 25, 2025

It’s okay to trust some science

Opinion | Starla Brown •

September 24, 2025

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Film industry, incentives up for review in state

Study shows Mississippi is most religious state

Jackson Councilman Stokes calls on State Supt. Wright to resign saying she is “overrated and overpaid”

Casino revenue down in September

YP MEMORY – Tea Party Patriots fought Donald Trump tooth and nail – now threatening him

Gov. Bryant looks to transfer Medicaid eligibility verification under Human Services

MSSC MAEP ruling credit negative for school districts

Gov. Bryant advocates for #msflag, transportation tax votes

State Supt. Wright: MDE has not been asked to be part of Gov. Bryant’s JPS coalition

Moss Point mayor faces simple assault charge

MS Truth Journal compares Mississippi’s 2018 #Obamacare premiums to other states

@SenatorWicker: @POTUS Trump’s Tax Reform is a Win for American Workers

News

Magnolia Mornings: September 26, 2025

Ezell leading charge to create first Secretary of the Coast Guard

Accountability grades for Mississippi schools dropping

Business

Jabil establishing $70 million manufacturing facility in Marshall County

Tandon to speak on trailblazing regenerative medicine at Southern Miss University Forum

Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA

Culture

America has a people problem

A joyful heart

SEC coaches mostly on board with new scheduling that ends some long-time annual matchups

Opinion

In Mississippi, safety and growth go hand in hand

It’s okay to trust some science

Break down the barriers: How zoning reform can reignite the American Dream

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