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September 14, 2016

The fruits of Senator Roger Wicker’s efforts as NRSC Chair now starting to be seen

Democrats Fear Their Senate Takeover Chances Dimming Democrats frequently point with alarm to the massive $42 million haul in August disclosed by two connected fundraising committees run by allies of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. That money is now being funneled to New Hampshire, Nevada, Indiana and elsewhere. Senate Democrats have been pressed to…

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September 14, 2016

Congressional Black Caucus holding presser to explore stakes for black voters in president election

CBCF to Announce New Voting Rights Initiatives at 46th Annual Legislative Conference The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) will launch its 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) with a strong message about the importance and power of the African-American vote—with a press conference featuring its new Voter Protection Series, on-site voter registration opportunities and other…

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September 14, 2016

Rep. Bomgar’s “Out of Last Place” project gains media attention

MSNewsNow.com – Jackson, MS WDAM 9/13/16

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September 14, 2016

State of Mississippi, Gaming Commission named in wrongful death suit of special agent

MSNewsNow.com – Jackson, MS WLBT 9/13/16

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September 14, 2016

MEMA names new deputy administrator

MEMA Director announces new Deputy Administrator Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Lee Smithson announces David Shaw as the new MEMA Deputy Administrator. Shaw, currently the Lafayette County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director, will assume the position on October 1, 2016. WLBT 9/13/16

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September 14, 2016

Green, Cong. Thompson’s pick, loses HD72 special election; Debra Gibbs to be new state rep #msleg

Gibbs edges Green in District 72 runoff Debra Gibbs 921 51% Synarus Green 897 49% WLBT 9/13/16

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September 14, 2016

Former alderman wins Southaven city special election

Southaven elects new alderman Voters in Southaven’s Ward 2 Tuesday went to the polls and elected a new alderman to fill the seat of former Ward 2 Alderman Shirley Kite. Former alderman Ronnie Hale won over his rival Brandon Henley by a margin of 271 for Hale to 154 for Henley. Desoto Times 9/13/16

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September 14, 2016

Sen. Wicker op-ed: Mississippi has not dodged Obamacare’s disastrous impact

ROGER WICKER: Higher prices, fewer choices seen for ACA Despite President Obama’s promises of savings, his health-care law has been anything but affordable. Sticker shock has followed the exit of major insurers from health-care exchanges across the nation. As open enrollment nears on November 1, Americans are facing higher premiums and fewer options for coverage.…

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September 14, 2016

Tupelo city council votes for pay raise for successors

City’s elected leaders to get pay raise next term The city’s top elected leaders will get a pay raise next year, a decision reached Tuesday after it was publicly discussed for the first time. The pay raise will impact City Council members and the mayor and go into effect July 2017 when the next four-terms…

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September 14, 2016

Diamondhead mayor, city manager at odds

WLOX.com – The News for South Mississippi WLOX 9/13/16

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September 14, 2016

Push to modify two year old HB 585 prison reform law #msleg

Mississippi prison reform law concerns There’s a call for changes that involve a major prison reform law in Mississippi. House Bill 585 was passed by the state legislature, and signed into law by the governor two years ago. It was designed to reduce overcrowding in prisons. The state’s top organization for prosecuting attorneys is pushing…

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September 14, 2016

CL gives an “Oh Boy!” over lack of MEMA oversight of federal disaster funds

Attaboys & Oh Boys for Sept. 14 Oh Boy! To the apparent lack of oversight by a state agency and its then-director with federal funds designated for helping the Mississippi Gulf Coast rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. Robert Latham has said he knew little as state emergency management director about problems with a program to fortify…

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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

The fruits of Senator Roger Wicker’s efforts as NRSC Chair now starting to be seen

Congressional Black Caucus holding presser to explore stakes for black voters in president election

Rep. Bomgar’s “Out of Last Place” project gains media attention

State of Mississippi, Gaming Commission named in wrongful death suit of special agent

MEMA names new deputy administrator

Green, Cong. Thompson’s pick, loses HD72 special election; Debra Gibbs to be new state rep #msleg

Former alderman wins Southaven city special election

Sen. Wicker op-ed: Mississippi has not dodged Obamacare’s disastrous impact

Tupelo city council votes for pay raise for successors

Diamondhead mayor, city manager at odds

Push to modify two year old HB 585 prison reform law #msleg

CL gives an “Oh Boy!” over lack of MEMA oversight of federal disaster funds

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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