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December 26, 2016

AP: Regional politics could shape where BP money is spent #msleg

AP Analysis: Oil spill cash could tempt MS lawmakers Regional divisions have long shaped Mississippi politics: Delta vs. Piney Woods, Hills vs. Gulf Coast, Everyone vs. Jackson. So, even as the state’s top officials are saying they want to spend the settlement money on coast, some legislators will argue that a portion of the cash…

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December 23, 2016

Sen. @RogerWicker visits with WTVA to discuss politics, Trump

Tupelo – Columbus WTVA 12/22/16

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December 22, 2016

Facebook page set up months ago to urge Dem @AGJimHood to run for Governor in 2019 up to 114 likes

In case you missed it… There is a Facebook page set up to encourage Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood to run for Governor in 2019. It states, “This page is not run, endorsed, or managed by, AG Jim Hood. It is simply a means of showing support for and encouraging our AG to seek higher…

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December 22, 2016

Gov. Bryant to host fundraiser for former Trump state director turned Pascagoula mayoral candidate

Hosted by our very own Mississippi State Governor Phil Bryant This fundraiser will be held on January 12, 2017 from 5-7pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2703 Denny Ave. in Pascagoula, MS. All funds will go to benefit Dane Maxwell for Mayor of Pascagoula. Gold Sponsor: $2500 Sponsor: $1000 Co-Sponsor: $500 Host: $100 Attend: $50…

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December 22, 2016

Gov. Bryant comments on arrest in Greenville church burning case

12/21/16

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December 22, 2016

SALTER: Easier to gripe about #ElectoralCollege than change it

Sid Salter: Griping about the Electoral College is easy What is it? It’s the lead-pipe-cinch fact that it’s a lot easier to gripe and complain about the Electoral College than it is to actually change or eliminate it. Why? The only people really concerned each election cycle about the Electoral College and the occasional disparity…

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December 22, 2016

Tupelo mayor appoints former opponent to Municipal Election Commission

Former mayoral candidate appointed to city election commission TUPELO – Mayor Jason Shelton has appointed a one-time political opponent to the city’s election commission. On Tuesday, the Tupelo City Council approved Shelton’s nomination of Fred Pitts to fill a vacancy on the municipal election commission. Pitts served a term on the City Council from 2009-13…

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December 22, 2016

PERRY profiles Evers’ support of @realDonaldTrump as part of #ElectoralCollege

BRIAN PERRY/Evers chooses Trump As a member of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran’s staff, White then was ineligible for qualification. Under Mississippi state law, “the other electors attending shall appoint some person or persons to fill the vacancy or vacancies.” The electors chose Charles Evers, an active advocate for the election of Obama in 2008 and…

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December 22, 2016

Former Hinds Co Asst DA admits to taking bribe

Former Hinds Assistant DA admits to taking bribe JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – Former employees of the Hinds County District attorney’s office, turned FBI informants, took the stand in the trial of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith. The county’s top prosecutor is being charged with helping criminal defendants. Former assistant District Attorney…

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December 22, 2016

McCrory denied withdrawal of guilty plea in MDOC scandal case

Former lawmaker denied motion to withdraw guilty plea in corrections corruptions case Former Mississippi lawmaker Cecil McCrory wanted to withdraw his guilty plea for money laundering conspiracy. It’s been nearly two years since he entered that guilty plea. He’s since changed attorneys. His new lawyer didn’t think he had sufficient counsel previously… …The judge denied…

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December 22, 2016

Oxford mayor Patterson not seeking reelection

Oxford mayor not seeking re-eletion OXFORD, Miss. (AP/WTVA) — Oxford Mayor Pat Patterson says he will not be running for re-election in 2017. WTVA confirms reports that Patterson’s official announcement comes after 16 years of serving in the city government of Oxford. WTVA 12/21/16

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December 22, 2016

Mississippi unemployment rate at 5.2 percent

More Mississippians on the job in November JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) – The Mississippi Department of Employment Security says more Mississippians were on the job in November. The latest figures released Wednesday morning show the unemployment rate is 5.2 percent. Over 1.2 million Mississippians were working, but 63,700 were still listed without work. WTVA 12/21/16

News

News | Frank Corder •

June 11, 2026

Miss. Supreme Court rules AG, not Auditor has authority to prosecute cases seeking recovery of state funds

News | Frank Corder •

June 11, 2026

Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearings

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 11, 2026

State support for youth courts remains in limbo

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 10, 2026

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

Business | Frank Corder •

June 8, 2026

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 11, 2026

Let’s scream for ice cream

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 11, 2026

The eternal plan of God

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

June 10, 2026

Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again

Opinion

Opinion | Ashby Foote •

June 11, 2026

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Opinion | Andy Gipson •

June 10, 2026

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 10, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

AP: Regional politics could shape where BP money is spent #msleg

Sen. @RogerWicker visits with WTVA to discuss politics, Trump

Facebook page set up months ago to urge Dem @AGJimHood to run for Governor in 2019 up to 114 likes

Gov. Bryant to host fundraiser for former Trump state director turned Pascagoula mayoral candidate

Gov. Bryant comments on arrest in Greenville church burning case

SALTER: Easier to gripe about #ElectoralCollege than change it

Tupelo mayor appoints former opponent to Municipal Election Commission

PERRY profiles Evers’ support of @realDonaldTrump as part of #ElectoralCollege

Former Hinds Co Asst DA admits to taking bribe

McCrory denied withdrawal of guilty plea in MDOC scandal case

Oxford mayor Patterson not seeking reelection

Mississippi unemployment rate at 5.2 percent

News

Miss. Supreme Court rules AG, not Auditor has authority to prosecute cases seeking recovery of state funds

Insurance Commissioner threatens to pull licenses of over 70 producers after scheduled hearings

State support for youth courts remains in limbo

Business

NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood

EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

Culture

Let’s scream for ice cream

The eternal plan of God

Ora Reed: From Lexington, Mississippi, around the world, and back again

Opinion

A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?

Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud

Legislature should heed Rep. Price Wallace’s effort to revive the ballot initiative process

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