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December 19, 2016

Jamie Franks reemerges as new Lee County Democrat chair

New chairman selected for Lee County Democratic Party TUPELO – A local attorney and former state representative will take the reins of the Lee County Democratic Party. Jamie Franks will replace Clint Gannon, who stepped away from the county chairmanship after less than a year in order to take a job as assistant athletic director…

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December 19, 2016

State Sen. Fillingane: Would be more beneficial to use BP dollars on one-time expenses

Fillingane talks BP oil spill settlement money Sen. Joey Fillingane said he will be looking closely at how the BP Oil Spill dollars will be distributed across the state and South Mississippi. He said the settlement for the first two years was for $150 million, and $40 million of that has been appropriated. Fillingane said…

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December 19, 2016

State Sen. Brice Wiggins discussed #msleg 2017 session on “The Corder Report”

Corder_Report_Episode_9 from WGUD on Vimeo. The Corder Report WGUD 12/16/16

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December 19, 2016

Central PSC Brown says almost 100,000 signed up for No Call cellphone registry

Thousands sign up for Mississippi do not call registry JACKSON, MS (AP) – Almost 100,000 Mississippians have signed up for the Mississippi No Call Registry for cellphones in just six months. Central Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Cecil Brown says the service is free, and though they can’t block all calls for various technical and legal…

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December 19, 2016

@MSGOP chair @joenosef discusses #ElectoralCollege vote

Presidential electors to cast ballots Monday Monday’s vote will be more ceremonial than anything else. But Chairman Joe Nosef said it’s an honor for the six electorals to play a role in the historic election. “You come there knowing what you’re supposed to do but it has a profound impact on the future of the…

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December 16, 2016

Sen. Cochran: Mississippi to benefit from Army Corps disaster funding

RELEASE: COCHRAN: MISSISSIPPI TO BENEFIT FROM ARMY CORPS DISASTER FUNDING More Than $30 Million in Disaster Relief Available for Levee, Navigation Repairs in Mississippi WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today said repairs to federal flood control projects and navigation improvements in Mississippi will be funded from more than $400 million in disaster…

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December 16, 2016

Wicker and Thune on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s Announced Departure

RELEASE: Wicker and Thune on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s Announced Departure WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation and the Internet, and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom…

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December 16, 2016

@AGJimHood’s history and record doesn’t indicate a gubernatorial run despite media speculation

by Frank Corder

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December 16, 2016

FBI testimony shines new light on Hinds Co. DA case

AG: Hinds DA now twice accused of bribery FBI testimony suggesting Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith took bribes shines a different light on the criminal case against him, which doesn’t include bribery charges. Robert “Too Sweet” Henderson, indicted on charges of conspiring to commit bribery in August, told FBI agents that Smith received…

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December 16, 2016

Man accused of sending ricin letters to Obama, Wicker suing federal government

Kevin Curtis sues federal government for wrongful arrest Kevin Curtis of Corinth has filed a federal lawsuit against the the FBI, the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. He was arrested in April of 2013 after letters containing the substance were mailed to President Barack Obama, Senator Roger Wicker and Lee County…

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December 16, 2016

Rep. Andy Gipson gives a #msleg 2017 preview

12/15/16

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December 16, 2016

Chris McDaniel publicity operation also takes swipe at Governor Bryant and Auditor Pickering

PLUNKETT: And The Winner Of The Inaugural ‘2016 Mississippi PEP Turkey Award’ Is . . . So, who is the winner of the Turkey Award this year? That would be the Mississippi Bond Commission. Second place goes to the House Management Committee Third place goes to Governor Bryant’s missing veto pen. And we complete the…

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December 18, 2025

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December 17, 2025

Trump expected to sign $901 billion defense spending bill backed by Mississippi delegation

News | Frank Corder •

December 17, 2025

Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District

Business

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December 15, 2025

Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County

Business | Frank Corder •

December 11, 2025

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

Business | Frank Corder •

December 2, 2025

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

December 18, 2025

College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

December 18, 2025

Craving Crave: Tupelo’s dessert haven that keeps us coming back

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 18, 2025

A great lie about the Christian life

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

December 17, 2025

PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

December 16, 2025

Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers

Opinion | Dr. Patrick Miller •

December 16, 2025

Magnolia Tribune

Jamie Franks reemerges as new Lee County Democrat chair

State Sen. Fillingane: Would be more beneficial to use BP dollars on one-time expenses

State Sen. Brice Wiggins discussed #msleg 2017 session on “The Corder Report”

Central PSC Brown says almost 100,000 signed up for No Call cellphone registry

@MSGOP chair @joenosef discusses #ElectoralCollege vote

Sen. Cochran: Mississippi to benefit from Army Corps disaster funding

Wicker and Thune on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s Announced Departure

@AGJimHood’s history and record doesn’t indicate a gubernatorial run despite media speculation

FBI testimony shines new light on Hinds Co. DA case

Man accused of sending ricin letters to Obama, Wicker suing federal government

Rep. Andy Gipson gives a #msleg 2017 preview

Chris McDaniel publicity operation also takes swipe at Governor Bryant and Auditor Pickering

News

Magnolia Mornings: December 18, 2025

Trump expected to sign $901 billion defense spending bill backed by Mississippi delegation

Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District

Business

Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County

$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County

BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula

Culture

College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals

Craving Crave: Tupelo’s dessert haven that keeps us coming back

A great lie about the Christian life

Opinion

PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble

Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers

The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development

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