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August 30, 2016

MS Dept of Ed seeks groups for Pre-K expansion

Mississippi seeks groups for pre-K expansion Mississippi’s state-funded effort hasn’t expanded until now beyond the initial groups serving 1,700 students statewide for lack of funding. The Mississippi Department of Education is accepting applications until Sept. 26. Officials say they will choose new grant recipients based on ability to provide services, showing improved kindergarten preparation, needs…

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August 30, 2016

MS Dept of Ed touring state to discuss Every Student Succeeds Act

WTOK 8/29/16

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August 30, 2016

House Transportation chair Busby on state infrastructure: We need to do what is fiscally responsible

Lobbyists see roads, bridges as priority for Mississippi JACKSON – During this year’s legislative session, the Mississippi Economic Council made a lobbying push for $375 million in additional revenue to address the state’s immediate transportation needs. Alongside the MEC stood several lobbyist groups that similarly prioritized the maintenance and expansion of Mississippi’s infrastructure system… …But,…

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August 30, 2016

July state revenue collection down 3.9 percent

Late revenue report follows declining collection trends Mississippi’s July revenue report, released on Monday during the final days of August, reveals the state collected $11.5 million or 3.9 percent less than it did during July 2015. The staff of the Legislative Budget Committee normally has the monthly report finished within a week of the end…

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August 30, 2016

#msleg to consider where to spend the $750 million in BP funds

Analysis: Miss. lawmakers jockey for BP money But there’s already jockeying as lawmakers consider spending $750 million in economic damages that oil giant BP has pledged to pay Mississippi over 12 years. The money is part of nearly $2.2 billion from BP that’s supposed to be spent on Mississippi projects. But the state will have…

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August 29, 2016

Speaker Philip Gunn Appoints Rep. John Read as New House Appropriations Committee Chairman

RELEASE: Speaker Philip Gunn Appoints Rep. John Read as New House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jackson, MS—Speaker Philip Gunn announced today the appointment of John Read (R-Gautier) as the new Chairman of Appropriations in the House of Representatives. “John has more experience and knowledge of the appropriations process than anyone in the House of Representatives,” said…

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August 29, 2016

Governor Phil Bryant To Announce @realDonaldTrump Campaign Headquarters in Mississippi

RELEASE: Governor Phil Bryant To Announce Trump Campaign Headquarters in Mississippi JACKSON, MS — Governor Phil Bryant, Campaign Chairman for Donald Trump in the state of Mississippi and Joe Nosef, Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, will hold a press conference on Tuesday, August 30 to announce the Donald J. Trump presidential campaign headquarters to…

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August 29, 2016

Governor Phil Bryant Appoints Crear, Fenn to Veterans Affairs Board

RELEASE: Governor Phil Bryant Appoints Crear, Fenn to Veterans Affairs Board Jackson, Miss. – Gov. Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed retired Brig. Gen. Robert Crear and retired Sgt. 1st Class Max Fenn to the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board. Crear and Fenn will replace Hayes Dent and James Richmond. The appointments are…

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August 29, 2016

Two qualify for Southaven alderman special election

Two qualify in Southaven Two individuals have qualified to run in the special election set for Sept. 13 to fill the Ward 2 Alderman seat vacated by Shirley Kite. Candidates submitting qualifying petitions for the post are Ronnie Hale and Brandon Henley. The deadline to qualify to run for the Ward 2 seat was Aug.…

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August 29, 2016

Insurance Commissioner Chaney talks insurance on the Coast 11 years after #HurricaneKatrina

WLOX.com – The News for South Mississippi WLOX 8/28/16

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August 29, 2016

Change of Government for Ocean Springs discussed on WLOX

WLOX.com – The News for South Mississippi WLOX 8/28/16

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August 29, 2016

Hattiesburg mayor DuPree’s confrontation with Hattiesburg Patriot’s Garmon gets media attention

Hattiesburg mayor apologizes for snatching camera Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree is apologizing after trying to snatch a camera Friday from a blogger who’s long been critical of DuPree. The longtime mayor says he “acted in a way that was the wrong way, and I apologize.” DuPree tells WDAM-TV that he should have walked away instead…

News

News | Frank Corder •

December 22, 2025

Carter won’t run for Secretary of State

News | Frank Corder •

December 22, 2025

Amtrak touts strong demand for Coast passenger rail service

News | Jeremy Pittari •

December 22, 2025

Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

December 19, 2025

Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility

Business | Frank Corder •

December 18, 2025

Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg

Business | Frank Corder •

December 15, 2025

Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County

Culture

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

December 22, 2025

Ole Miss embraces upcoming rematch with Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl

Culture | Robert St. John •

December 22, 2025

The meaning of Christmas

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 22, 2025

The heart that God accepts

Opinion

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

December 22, 2025

Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

December 19, 2025

Cliff Notes for Corps speak

Opinion | Sid Salter •

December 17, 2025

Magnolia Tribune

MS Dept of Ed seeks groups for Pre-K expansion

MS Dept of Ed touring state to discuss Every Student Succeeds Act

House Transportation chair Busby on state infrastructure: We need to do what is fiscally responsible

July state revenue collection down 3.9 percent

#msleg to consider where to spend the $750 million in BP funds

Speaker Philip Gunn Appoints Rep. John Read as New House Appropriations Committee Chairman

Governor Phil Bryant To Announce @realDonaldTrump Campaign Headquarters in Mississippi

Governor Phil Bryant Appoints Crear, Fenn to Veterans Affairs Board

Two qualify for Southaven alderman special election

Insurance Commissioner Chaney talks insurance on the Coast 11 years after #HurricaneKatrina

Change of Government for Ocean Springs discussed on WLOX

Hattiesburg mayor DuPree’s confrontation with Hattiesburg Patriot’s Garmon gets media attention

News

Carter won’t run for Secretary of State

Amtrak touts strong demand for Coast passenger rail service

Education freedom expected to play a major role in the 2026 midterm elections

Business

Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility

Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg

Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County

Culture

Ole Miss embraces upcoming rematch with Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl

The meaning of Christmas

The heart that God accepts

Opinion

Don’t say anything at all: Rob Reiner, Donald Trump, textbook narcissism and double standards

Cliff Notes for Corps speak

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

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