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August 16, 2016
MDE’s $19 million error costing school districts
Mississippi schools face loss of millions in federal funds After someone at the state Department of Education misspent $19 million, thousands of students might not get that help this year, Jackson school officials said. “We’re confident that the Mississippi department is working closely with the U.S. Department of Education to help make that situation better,”…
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August 16, 2016
MS Ins. Commissioner Chaney encourages citizens to review flood insurance policies
MS Insurance Commissioner stressed the importance of reviewing flood insurance The Mississippi Insurance Commissioner’s office warned that you shouldn’t assume the federal government would step in and cover your losses. If it’s declared a federal disaster, they’ll help, but only to a certain point. “Very crude conditions, because like I said, they’re only providing financial…
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August 16, 2016
State Rep. Young to host Legislative Community Awareness Forum in Meridian
Legislative forum slated for Aug. 25 A Legislative Community Awareness Forum will be held Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. in the EMEPA Auditorium, 2128 Hwy 39 North, in Meridian. It will be hosted by state Rep. Charles Young, Jr. Young says the forum will be casual and come-and-go, so feel free to drop-in. WTOK 8/15/16
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August 16, 2016
@AGJimHood seeks to block Hinds Co. DA’s attorney because he’s a potential witness
Miss. AG’s office wants DA Smith’s attorney off case The attorney general’s office wants to block attorney Jim Waide from representing Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith, who was arrested in June on allegations he had assisted criminal defendants. Smith, who has not been indicted on the charges, faces a six-count affidavit claiming he…
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August 16, 2016
Gov. Bryant wants MDE to address “pattern of poor decision-making and mismanagement”
Bryant: MDE errors require immediate action Gov. Phil Bryant has called on the State Board of Education to address what he has deemed a “pattern of poor decision-making and mismanagement” by the state’s department of education, following an error by former MDE employees that’s placed the federal funding for some after-school programs in jeopardy. The…
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August 15, 2016
Donald Trump scheduled for Jackson fundraiser on 8/24
Donald Trump To Attend Jackson Fundraiser on August 24th Donald J. Trump is scheduled to be in Jackson on Wednesday, August 24th, 2016, for a fundraising event supporting his campaign. The event begins at 6:00 PM. The ticket price is $1000 per person. Event location will be provided upon ticket purchase. Those interested in purchasing…
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August 15, 2016
Supt. Wright discovers more money awarded for after school program than available
Afterschool Programs Worry About Funding Loss More than 100 after-school programs, serving nearly 30,000 students in Mississippi, received money from the 21st century community learning centers program, a 5-year federal grant. But, Superintendent of Education Carey Wright says, she recently discovered that MDE’s office of federal programs awarded more money than available funds. The issue…
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August 15, 2016
CRAWFORD: Anger and frustration drive @realDonaldTrump voters
BILL CRAWFORD: Can Trumpism wean GOP from big money ideas? Anger and frustration drive the voters who will support Donald Trump come whatever. What I hear: It’s about time somebody was willing to stick it to those (bad word) in Washington. And to Wall Street too. Those (bad word) in China and Mexico who steal…
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August 15, 2016
DAILY JOURNAL calls for internet sales tax in Mississippi
DAILY JOURNAL – OUR OPINION: Mississippi needs sales tax on remote purchases Any business that doesn’t have a bricks-and-mortar facility in Mississippi doesn’t have to collect the sales tax. It is estimated that $300 million in tax revenue is lost to the state every year because no law clearly allows the state to collect the…
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August 15, 2016
#HB1523 remains blocked by 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals
Mississippi gay marriage law remains blocked during appeal Mississippi’s law on religious objections to same-sex marriage will remain blocked while the governor appeals a judge’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday that it would not immediately remove the block that U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves put…
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August 15, 2016
Fitch, Moody’s lowers Mississippi’s credit rating
Agencies lower state’s credit rating, outlook Fitch Ratings has downgraded Mississippi’s credit rating on $4 billion in outstanding debt, and Moody’s Investor Services has lowered the state’s credit outlook to negative, moves that could cost taxpayers when the state refinances debt or borrows if not addressed. Fitch downgraded Mississippi’s rating on $4 billion in outstanding…
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August 15, 2016
AP: DOJ has sued about a dozen states over mental health services
Analysis: Mental health suit long time coming When the U.S. Justice Department sued Mississippi last week over adult mental health services, it might as well have delivered the legal papers with a neon yellow sticky note saying: We told you this was coming. The Justice Department has sued about a dozen states over the way…
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May 1, 2026
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
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Daniel Tyson
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May 1, 2026
Federal judge temporarily blocks new Metro Jackson Water Authority
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May 1, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: May 1, 2026
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 1, 2026
The tragic history of Windsor
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Alistair Begg
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May 1, 2026
A disciple of Christ
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Susan Marquez
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April 30, 2026
Rediscover the original Solly’s Hot Tamales in Vicksburg
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Susan Crabtree
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May 1, 2026
U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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Sid Salter
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April 29, 2026
Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd
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