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September 7, 2017
Oxford Confederate statue sparks debate by Lafayette Co. Supervisors
Oxford Confederate statue sparks debate Local residents expressed opinions to Lafayette County supervisors during a public meeting Tuesday, The Oxford Eagle reported. Supervisors did not vote on whether to remove the Confederate soldier statue that has stood since 1907 outside the county courthouse in the center of the town square in Oxford. Clarion Ledger 9/6/17
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September 7, 2017
Former AG Mike Moore convincing states to sue opioid makers
3 On Your Side Investigates: Mike Moore’s next target It was 20 years ago this summer that Mississippi Attorney General Mike Moore stood before reporters in Washington to announce a milestone settlement, calling it the most historic public-health achievement in history…. …What he is doing is encouraging states and other public entities to sue the…
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September 7, 2017
Hattiesburg Mayor Barker proposes tax increase for public safety facilities
Mayor Barker proposes tax increase for Hub City Mayor Toby Barker is requesting a 3-mill tax increase for the Hub City to help fund a new fire station, police station and adjoining municipal court. “A 3 mill increase means about $30 to $35 on a $100 thousand house,” Barker said. “However, a silver lining is…
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September 7, 2017
@msdemocrats backing Kathryn Rehner in HD 102 special election #msleg
Heads up, Hattiesburg! Voters in House District 102 will head to the polls Tuesday, September 12. Kathryn Rehner is our opportunity to break the Republican supermajority. Every vote counts! Help spread the word! #MakeItRehn A post shared by Mississippi Democratic Party (@msdemocrats) on Sep 6, 2017 at 11:02am PDT 9/6/17
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September 7, 2017
@CongPalazzo Strongly Supports $8B in #Harvey Relief
RELEASE Palazzo Strongly Supports $8B in Harvey Relief Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) today supported passage of a nearly $8 billion aid package for victims of Hurricane Harvey. “When disaster strikes our country, it is our duty in Congress to make sure those affected have what they need as quickly as possible. We…
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September 6, 2017
EmpowerMS publishes report on ESAs use in private schools to serve special needs kids
Today, Empower Mississippi published a report that is the result of a study about the impacts that Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program funds have had to incentivize private schools to serve those with special needs in the state of Mississippi. Before passage of the Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) there were warnings…
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September 6, 2017
SOS Delbert Hosemann announces “Y’all Vote” feature to allow voter registration status online
New ‘Y’all Vote’ Online Feature Allows Citizens to Verify Registration Status, Update Registration Information Among voters’ most frequently asked questions on Election Day come two surprising queries: “Am I registered to vote?” and “Where do I vote?” Now, those seeking to verify their registration status can access the information online in under a minute. This…
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September 6, 2017
Auditor @StaceyPickering says MAEP calculation cannot be validated due to district inconsistencies
Annual MAEP preliminary calculation cannot be validated. Preliminary calculations by Mississippi Department of Education underfund the formula by $732,757. On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor released its FY 2019 preliminary estimate calculation of the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP). In a letter addressed to legislative leaders and Governor Phil…
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September 6, 2017
Rep. Nick Bain – “There are a lot more costs to running (a lottery) than I really thought” #msleg
Mississippi panel examines lotteries in other states Revenue/costs vary Arkansas’ lottery in 2015 netted the state $71.9 million on $385.4 million in gross sales. Louisiana in 2015 netted $158.8 million on $453.9 million in sales. Nebraska netted $37.5 million on $160 million in sales. Texas netted $1.23 billion on $4.3 billion in sales. Wyoming netted…
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September 6, 2017
@SenatorWicker Looks Ahead to Senate Agenda as Critical Deadlines Approach
Wicker Looks Ahead to Senate Agenda as Critical Deadlines Approach Lawmakers Must Act on FAA, 2018 Funding Before End of September During the first week of August, the Senate confirmed 76 executive nominees. To put that number into perspective, only 56 of President Trump’s 283 nominees had been confirmed over the course of the year…
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September 6, 2017
2,836 people are living in Mississippi under #DACA status
Trump’s DACA decision leaves fate uncertain for 2,800 Mississippians To date, 2,836 people are living in Mississippi under DACA status, according to 2016 data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…. …Gov. Phil Bryant, an ardent Trump supporter, said he believes immigration decisions lie solely with Congress. “I have always maintained the Obama administration’s unilateral…
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September 6, 2017
Could lottery create “shell game” of funds in #msleg?
Officials worry lottery might create ‘shell game’ with funds JACKSON – The five states studied by a special lottery committee formed by House Speaker Philip Gunn all use a portion of their lottery earnings to fund education. But, according to Rep. Richard Bennett, R-Long Beach, chairman of the study committee, “A lot of them feel…
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 24, 2026
Board of Education updated on teachers’ use of ClassWallet as efforts are made to resolve frustrations
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Frank Corder
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July 24, 2026
NASA, Blue Origin agree to rocket testing at Stennis
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July 24, 2026
Senator Wicker to President Trump: Finish the job in Iran
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July 23, 2026
SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment
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July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
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July 24, 2026
Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss picked to finish 1, 2, 3 in SEC in preseason media poll
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 24, 2026
Roundabout Oxford: North Mississippi’s coolest summer escape
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Alistair Begg
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July 24, 2026
A choice to make
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Sid Salter
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July 22, 2026
Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue
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Russ Latino
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July 21, 2026
Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels
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Sid Salter
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July 15, 2026
Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects
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