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September 18, 2017
PENDER dives into recent Ethics opinions across the state
GEOFF PENDER: Public servants hiring spouses, mothers, brothers, lovers: Is it ethical? One of the Ethics Commission’s duties is to issue “advisory opinions” to public servants regarding the state’s (meager, weak and sometimes unclear) conflict-of-interest and ethics laws. The opinions don’t carry the weight of law, but they do provide some legal cover if a…
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September 18, 2017
Hernando raises taxes first time in decades
Hernando taxpayers to get 5.8-mill hike Hernando aldermen voted Thursday in a recessed board meeting to increase the city property tax rate by 5.8 mills, the first major increase in the city’s ad valorem tax rate in decades. The board’s vote was unanimous, with the exception of Ward Four Alderman Mike McLendon, who was absent…
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September 18, 2017
#msleg Legislative Budget Committee to hear agency requests this week
Legislative leaders’ budget work soon going public JACKSON – The long and winding road that leads to the Legislature’s finally passing a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning July 1, goes public later this week. On Thursday and Friday, the 14-member Legislative Budget Committee, led by Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, will hear requests…
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September 18, 2017
@AGJimHood joins states in Equifax investigation
JIM HOOD JOINS 31 OTHER AG’S IN EQUIFAX INVESTIGATION JACKSON, Miss. (PRESS RELEASE)- Today, Attorney General Jim Hood joined 31 attorneys general in requesting credit reporting firm Equifax disable links for enrollment in fee-based credit monitoring services in the wake of the firm’s massive data breach impacting 143 million people. Mississippi is part of a…
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September 18, 2017
Trump to stump for ‘Big Luther’ Strange in Alabama Senate race
Trump to visit Huntsville in support of Strange campaign for Senate President Donald Trump says he’s hitting the campaign trail next week for Alabama Sen. Luther Strange. Trump tweeted Saturday that he will campaign for Strange in Huntsville, Alabama, on Sept. 23. That’s three days before a tightly contested Sept. 26 Republican runoff between Strange…
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September 18, 2017
State Auditor: Pontotoc City Park and Recreation Special Events Coordinator Arrested and Issued Demand
RELEASE Pontotoc City Park and Recreation Special Events Coordinator Arrested and Issued Demand JACKSON, Miss. – On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, Special Agents from the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) arrested Pontotoc City Park and Recreation Special Events Coordinator Michelle Boone on the charge of embezzlement. OSA then issued a demand of $15,153.21 to…
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September 15, 2017
Gov. Bryant to carefully consider recommended takeover of JPS
State Board of Education asks Gov. Bryant to declare state of emergency in JPS JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – The State Board of Education has found sufficient evidence of extreme emergency to takeover the Jackson Public School District. The State Board of Education is asking Governor Phil Bryant to declare a state of emergency…
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September 15, 2017
Moss Point Mayor calls upcoming school board elections “complete catastrophe”
Mayor: Upcoming Moss Point School Board elections a ‘catastrophe’ MOSS POINT, MS (WLOX) – Moss Point’s mayor calls the city’s upcoming school board elections “a complete catastrophe.” Jackson County leaders have a much different opinion, and the back-and-forth debate about the Nov. 7 elections has a lot of people scratching their heads. A new law…
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September 15, 2017
#msleg Democrats holding budget meeting in Tupelo
Legislative Democrats to host budget hearing in Tupelo JACKSON – House Democrats will host a hearing at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Link Center in Tupelo to provide information concerning their belief that “massive corporate tax cuts” are impacting the state budget and services for Mississippians. A similar hearing took place earlier this month in…
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September 15, 2017
SCOTUS Chief Justice Roberts coming to Mississippi to celebrate bicentennial
U.S. chief justice to help Mississippi celebrate its 200th JACKSON – John Roberts, chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, will help Mississippi celebrate its 200th birthday later this month. Roberts, who was appointed chief justice by former President George W. Bush, will travel to Jackson on Sept. 27 in recognition of the 200th…
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September 15, 2017
Ed Board names Pulley to run JPS, if takeover happens
Margie Pulley set to run JPS, if takeover happens The state Board of Education named Margie Pulley as interim superintendent for the Jackson Public Schools on Thursday, provided a state takeover of the district happens… …Under Pulley’s leadership Tunica County was one of the few district to improve under a takeover. Rated a D for…
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September 14, 2017
Hattiesburg Mayor Barker unresponsive to Bellevue incorporators
Adcock: Attempts to meet with Mayor Barker regarding Bellevue ‘have been rebuffed’ Twelve days before a return hearing on the possible incorporation of Bellevue, the proposed mayor of that community has issued a statement expressing his disappointment at what he perceives as a lack of communication and cooperation on Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker’s part. In…
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August 28, 2025
Lawmakers hear from veterans, medical professionals as they consider the efficacy of Ibogaine
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2025
Mississippi Coast veteran supporting Trump threatened with eviction from Armed Forces Retirement Home
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August 28, 2025
Hollowell appointed Circuit Judge in new DeSoto County seat
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Lynne Jeter
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August 28, 2025
Northrop Grumman opens high-tech aerospace lab at Northeast Mississippi Community College
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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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Laura Lee Leathers
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August 28, 2025
CW Organics Apothicaire & Tea Room is a spot to slow down and savor the moment
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August 28, 2025
Sweet Ebenezer
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August 27, 2025
College football picks: No. 1 Texas-No. 3 Ohio St is the main event on tantalizing slate of games
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Sid Salter
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August 27, 2025
With Social Security and PERS under review, Baby Boomers are working longer before retiring
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Hunter Estes
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August 25, 2025
It’s time for term limits
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
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