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October 19, 2016

State Auditor investigating fraud in Moss Point utility, police departments

Moss Point police, utility departments being investigated for possible fraud The Office of the State Auditor is investigating the Moss Point police and utility departments for potential fraud. Alderman Wayne Lennep said investigators are combing through records at both the utility department and the police department. The questions they’re trying to answer focus on fraud…

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October 19, 2016

Campaign spending in MSSC race between Griffis, Kitchens pushing $1 million

Spending could top $1M in Mississippi Supreme Court race The Mississippi Supreme Court race between incumbent Jim Kitchens and Court of Appeals Judge Kenny Griffis hasn’t generated the nastiness of some prior high court races, but the two candidates combined could still spend more than $1 million on the race. Campaign finance reports released last…

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October 19, 2016

EmpowerMS releases ad campaign to highlight benefits of charter schools

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October 18, 2016

Jackson Co. Supervisors give Mississippi Power $63 million tax exemption

Jackson County supervisors approve Mississippi Power tax exemption that benefits county, schools “Because of this investment, if there were no exemption whatsoever whether school or county, Mississippi Power would’ve had to pay $184 million in taxes over the next 10 years,” Freeland said. “The county exempted $63 million of the $184 million, which provides a…

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October 18, 2016

Gov. Bryant announces Praxair, GE aviation venture in Ellisville

Governor announces Praxair, GE aviation joint venture in Ellisville ELLISVILLE, MS (WDAM) – Following a competitive site-selection process, Praxair Surface Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX), and GE Aviation today announced the formal creation of joint venture PG Technologies, LLC, which will primarily be located in Ellisville. According to a…

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October 18, 2016

Coast politico Morgan Shands pleads guilty to embezzlement

Coast attorney pleads guilty to embezzlement WLOX News has confirmed Morgan Shands pleaded guilty Monday to stealing $370,000 from the bingo hall operated inside a Cleveland, Mississippi American Legion post. WLOX 10/17/16

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October 18, 2016

Biloxi mayor, Sec. of State Hosemann differ on coast site’s development potential

Gilich asks secretary of state to withdraw objections to zoning change BILOXI, MS (WLOX) – Margaritaville’s plans to expand could be put on hold. The Secretary of State’s Office has revealed other plans for that land. Earlier this month, Margaritaville’s developers announced plans to build Margaritaville phase two with an estimated cost of $140 million.…

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October 18, 2016

Cong. Palazzo: @HillaryClinton married to serial sex offender; Kasich, Romney, Bush lack courage

Mississippi U.S. Congressman says, Kasich, Romney and Bush family “Don’t have the political courage to do what’s right.” JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi United States Congressman Steven Palazzo said people like Governor John Kasich, Mitt Romney and the Bush family, don’t have the courage to do what’s necessary and vote for Donald Trump. ”They don’t have…

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October 18, 2016

Campaign of Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) pays fine for late finance report filing

Thompson campaign pays $3,300 fine for late report Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson’s campaign paid a $3,300 fine for filing finance reports late for the March primary, according to Federal Election Commission records. Clarion Ledger 10/17/16

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October 18, 2016

Petition circulating to change City of Jackson to council-manager form of government

30 years later, Jackson poised for government remake? The Committee to Make Jackson Great Again, the political action arm of Mississippi Project Incorporated (no affiliation with the Make America Great Again slogan of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump), has drafted a petition and plans to gather signatures to change the city’s form of government to…

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October 17, 2016

Let’s call the MS Supreme Court Race for what it really is

And stop trying to pretend by Frank Corder

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October 17, 2016

State Treasurer Fitch releases Echo the College Savings Rapping Mockingbird ad

YouTube 10/17/16

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News | Frank Corder •

November 6, 2026

Lipscomb, a first-time candidate, says, “These are not my first fights,” as she launches Secretary of State bid

News | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

November 6, 2026

U.S. continues to generate jobs, yet inflation is eroding the spending power of millions of Americans

News | Jeremy Pittari •

November 6, 2026

Reeves announces approval of more than 100 Opportunity Zones under federal tax program

Business

Business | Meredith Biesinger •

October 22, 2026

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Business | Frank Corder •

October 20, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 20, 2026

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

November 6, 2026

No. 2 Georgia and No. 12 Mississippi meet again in a showcase of two of the SEC’s best since 2023

Culture | Susan Marquez •

November 6, 2026

Veteran’s Day events held across Mississippi

Culture | Alistair Begg •

November 6, 2026

Love in action

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 4, 2026

Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame

Opinion | Sid Salter •

November 4, 2026

Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires

Opinion | Russ Latino •

November 3, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

State Auditor investigating fraud in Moss Point utility, police departments

Campaign spending in MSSC race between Griffis, Kitchens pushing $1 million

EmpowerMS releases ad campaign to highlight benefits of charter schools

Jackson Co. Supervisors give Mississippi Power $63 million tax exemption

Gov. Bryant announces Praxair, GE aviation venture in Ellisville

Coast politico Morgan Shands pleads guilty to embezzlement

Biloxi mayor, Sec. of State Hosemann differ on coast site’s development potential

Cong. Palazzo: @HillaryClinton married to serial sex offender; Kasich, Romney, Bush lack courage

Campaign of Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) pays fine for late finance report filing

Petition circulating to change City of Jackson to council-manager form of government

Let’s call the MS Supreme Court Race for what it really is

State Treasurer Fitch releases Echo the College Savings Rapping Mockingbird ad

News

Lipscomb, a first-time candidate, says, “These are not my first fights,” as she launches Secretary of State bid

U.S. continues to generate jobs, yet inflation is eroding the spending power of millions of Americans

Reeves announces approval of more than 100 Opportunity Zones under federal tax program

Business

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

No. 2 Georgia and No. 12 Mississippi meet again in a showcase of two of the SEC’s best since 2023

Veteran’s Day events held across Mississippi

Love in action

Opinion

Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame

Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires

A time for choosing: America’s future is bigger than one election

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