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May 23, 2017
Mississippi NAACP calls for state Rep. Karl Oliver to resign
NAACP: Lawmaker should resign for ‘lynched’ comment The Mississippi NAACP is calling for the resignation of a Mississippi lawmaker who said Louisiana officials should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments. Republican Rep. Karl Oliver apologized Monday for the lynching remark that he made Saturday in a Facebook post. Mississippi NAACP President Derrick Johnson says the…
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May 23, 2017
Speaker Gunn doesn’t expect lottery on June 5th special #msleg session call by Gov. Bryant
Lottery debate not expected during special session, says House speaker Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn says he does not expect legislators to debate the creation of a state lottery during a special session next month. Republican Gov. Phil Bryant is calling lawmakers back to the Capitol starting June 5 to write budgets for the attorney…
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May 22, 2017
@ClarionLedger editorial – Rep. Karl Oliver should resign after lynching comment
Rep. Karl Oliver should resign after lynching comment In short, Oliver has made himself a pariah among leaders of both parties. He has drawn negative national attention to Mississippi, this week reinforcing a stereotype of our people that we must fight every day. As long as he is in office, it is unlikely the people…
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May 22, 2017
@BIPEC releases 2017 Legislative Scorecard
BIPEC Releases 2017 LEGISLATOR “BUSINESS & JOBS” REPORT CARD Senate Scores House Scores During a press conference today at the Mississippi Capitol, BIPEC (Business and Industry Political Education Committee) released its Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2017 legislative session. The event, led by BIPEC Chairman Clay Wagner, recognized twenty-seven (27) senators and…
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May 22, 2017
@CongPalazzo Announces Gulfport-Biloxi International $3.4 Million Grant
RELEASE Palazzo Announces Gulfport-Biloxi International $3.4 Million Grant Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) today announced a $3.4 million federal grant to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport for noise mitigation measures. “This is another example of a sound federal investment in South Mississippi. The Gulfport-Biloxi Airport plays a vital role in our economic growth and stability, and…
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May 22, 2017
Statement from Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-96) Denouncing ‘Lynching’ Comments by Rep. Karl Oliver
Statement from Mississippi Rep. Angela Cockerham (D-96) Denouncing ‘Lynching’ Comments by Rep. Karl Oliver “I am deeply troubled by the remarks made my fellow colleague, Rep. Karl Oliver, and those House colleagues who liked such language on Rep. Oliver’s Facebook page. As one who works across racial and party lines, it is my prayer that…
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May 22, 2017
Statement from Rep. Karl Oliver apologizing for “lynching” comments #msleg
“I, first and foremost, wish to extend this apology for any embarrassment I have caused to both my colleagues and fellow Mississippians,” Oliver said in a written response. “In an effort to express my passion for preserving all historical monuments, I acknowledge the word ‘lynched’ was wrong. I am very sorry. It is in no…
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May 22, 2017
Sen. @RogerWicker Reaffirms the Importance of America’s Mariners
RELEASE Wicker Reaffirms the Importance of America’s Mariners Senate Commerce Committee Votes to Reauthorize Coast Guard Alexander Hamilton wrote in 1787, “A few armed vessels, judiciously stationed at the entrances of our ports, might at small expense be made useful sentinels of the laws.” The Federalist author and father of the future Coast Guard recognized the value…
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May 22, 2017
@MSGOP Chairman’s Statement Regarding Representative Karl Oliver’s Facebook Post
RELEASE MSGOP Chairman’s Statement Regarding Representative Karl Oliver’s Facebook Post JACKSON, MS – Mississippi Republican Party (MSGOP) Chairman Joe Nosef released the following statement this morning regarding Representative Karl Oliver’s Facebook post: “Rep. Oliver’s comments were offensive, do not represent the Mississippi Republican Party and have no place in our public discourse. I hope he…
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May 22, 2017
Speaker Pro Tem Snowden: If MSSC mandates #msleg fully fund #MAEP law must be changed
Could Musgrove victory lead to demise of MAEP? If the nine-member state Supreme Court rules that current law mandates the Legislature fully fund the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, then the law must be changed, said House Pro Tem Greg Snowden, R-Meridian. But then Snowden added, “To tell you the truth, we are going to do…
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May 22, 2017
Rep. Karl Oliver (R) lights dumpster fire with lynching comments – UPDATED x2
Symbols mean things. So do words. By Alan Lange
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May 22, 2017
Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn condemns comments made by state Rep. Karl Oliver
RELEASE Speaker Gunn Condemns Comments Made by Rep. Karl Oliver Jackson, MS—“I condemn the comments recently posted on Facebook by Rep. Karl Oliver,” said Speaker of the House Philip Gunn. “They do not reflect the views of the Republican party, the leadership of the House of Representatives or the House as a whole. Using…
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November 6, 2026
Lipscomb, a first-time candidate, says, “These are not my first fights,” as she launches Secretary of State bid
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
U.S. continues to generate jobs, yet inflation is eroding the spending power of millions of Americans
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 6, 2026
Reeves announces approval of more than 100 Opportunity Zones under federal tax program
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
No. 2 Georgia and No. 12 Mississippi meet again in a showcase of two of the SEC’s best since 2023
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Susan Marquez
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November 6, 2026
Veteran’s Day events held across Mississippi
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Alistair Begg
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November 6, 2026
Love in action
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Russ Latino
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November 4, 2026
Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame
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Sid Salter
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November 4, 2026
Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires
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Russ Latino
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November 3, 2026
A time for choosing: America’s future is bigger than one election
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