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August 3, 2016

Sen. Wicker meets with Southern Rail Commission, coast officials on passenger train service

Southern Rail Commission optimistic about passenger train “Throngs and throngs of people that turned out, and I think they made a statement that the passenger ship will be there. That the public supports this concept, and we miss the opportunity to have rail service as part of the mix,” Wicker told the Southern Rail Commission.…

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August 3, 2016

Legislative Republicans must address state’s failing infrastructure now

House Transportation chair Busby says, “It’s time” by Frank Corder

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August 2, 2016

With third @realDonaldTrump visit to Mississippi @msdemocrats want @HillaryClinton but unlikely

Trump plans third visit to Mississippi Trump is scheduled to attend a private fundraiser Aug. 24 in the Jackson metropolitan area. State GOP leaders said they hope Trump’s visit will be a strong sign that the party is working together to support their nominee… …Sources said the plan is for Trump to do a private…

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August 2, 2016

FRF threatens Ocean Springs Supt., District over back to school prayer service

Freedom From Religion group forces move of Ocean Springs back-to-school prayer service A community-wide, back-to-school prayer service set for Tuesday had to be moved from an Ocean Springs elementary school after a national group sent the district a cease-and-desist letter. Ocean Springs superintendent Bonita Coleman received a letter Monday afternoon from an attorney for the…

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August 2, 2016

Sen. Thad Cochran receives the 2016 AVMA Advocacy Award

RELEASE: Sen. Thad Cochran receives the 2016 AVMA Advocacy Award ?(WASHINGTON, D.C.) July 28, 2016—The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has named Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) recipient of its 2016 Advocacy Award. Cochran, who accepted the award at a private ceremony in Washington, D.C., was recognized for his many positive contributions to the advancement of…

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August 2, 2016

MITCHELL: Epps, MDOC scandal developing into a shakedown scenario

CHARLIE MITCHELL: ‘Cooperation’ shaping up nicely for corrections boss As her client entered a not guilty plea, Jackson attorney Lisa Ross hit the nail on the head. She used “shakedown” to describe the flavor of Mississippi’s unraveling corrections outrage. Exactly. The judicial wheeling and dealing continues. The big fly may avoid being swatted… …Now, nearly…

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August 2, 2016

Sen. Wicker promotes veteran suicide awareness with #22kill 22 pushup challenge

ROGER WICKER: Veterans’ suicides become an alarming fact Twenty-two push-ups. It is a small gesture, but it is driving a popular campaign on social media to raise needed awareness about a heartbreaking problem: suicide among our veterans. The number 22 was chosen to represent the average number of veterans who commit suicide every day, based…

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August 2, 2016

Pascagoula holding referendum on 2 percent food tax for recreation

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August 2, 2016

Jackson Co. Republican Women to deliver for @realDonaldTrump despite his foot in the mouth

Jackson Co. Republican Women Club ready to campaign for Trump “He is the person to give us our country back,” said club member Stephanie Yeager. The ladies say they are aware of some challenges moving forward that may make it difficult to garner votes. Most recently, Trump’s comments about the family of a fallen Muslim…

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August 2, 2016

#msleg tax panels start work; Lt. Gov. Reeves says he, Speaker Gunn, Gov. Bryant on “same page”

Special panels tackle taxes, budget House Speaker Philip Gunn and Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves say they want to see Mississippi’s taxes shift from income-based to user-fee and also want more intensive legislative scrutiny of state government spending. The two leaders on Monday presided over the first meeting of numerous new legislative “working groups” that will…

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August 2, 2016

Judge Reeves blocks Gov. Bryant’s request to allow #HB1523 to take effect

Judge keeps block on religious law during appeal A federal judge on Monday denied a request by Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to allow a law that protects religious objections to same-sex marriage to take effect during an appeal. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves, who blocked the law hours before it would have taken effect July…

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August 1, 2016

Former Mississippi Trump leader/Desoto GOP activist Heather Fox charged after ax-swinging incident

Former Mississippi Trump leader, GOP activist charged after ax-swinging incident The incident report stated that the owner of the home, whose identity was “blacked out” or redacted by authorities, told deputies that Fox was “irate,’ because another person, also unidentified, was at the residence. Fox was said to be angry at the other unidentified person…

News

News | Frank Corder •

September 8, 2026

Hopson won’t seek re-election to state Senate or run for Attorney General

News | Cass Rutledge •

September 8, 2026

Fifth Circuit upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Jackson over lead contamination allegations

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September 8, 2026

Magnolia Mornings: September 8, 2026

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 3, 2026

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Business | Frank Corder •

September 2, 2026

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Business | Frank Corder •

August 28, 2026

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 8, 2026

Elvis ’56 Returns: Tupelo celebrates a historic homecoming

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 8, 2026

The Lord be with you

Culture | Robert St. John •

September 7, 2026

Passing go

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

September 8, 2026

U.S. must remain vigilant

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

September 3, 2026

Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 2, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

Sen. Wicker meets with Southern Rail Commission, coast officials on passenger train service

Legislative Republicans must address state’s failing infrastructure now

With third @realDonaldTrump visit to Mississippi @msdemocrats want @HillaryClinton but unlikely

FRF threatens Ocean Springs Supt., District over back to school prayer service

Sen. Thad Cochran receives the 2016 AVMA Advocacy Award

MITCHELL: Epps, MDOC scandal developing into a shakedown scenario

Sen. Wicker promotes veteran suicide awareness with #22kill 22 pushup challenge

Pascagoula holding referendum on 2 percent food tax for recreation

Jackson Co. Republican Women to deliver for @realDonaldTrump despite his foot in the mouth

#msleg tax panels start work; Lt. Gov. Reeves says he, Speaker Gunn, Gov. Bryant on “same page”

Judge Reeves blocks Gov. Bryant’s request to allow #HB1523 to take effect

Former Mississippi Trump leader/Desoto GOP activist Heather Fox charged after ax-swinging incident

News

Hopson won’t seek re-election to state Senate or run for Attorney General

Fifth Circuit upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Jackson over lead contamination allegations

Magnolia Mornings: September 8, 2026

Business

Mississippi middle of the pack in State Tax Competitiveness Index

Gulf Ship investing $44 million to expand Gulfport shipyard

Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport

Culture

Elvis ’56 Returns: Tupelo celebrates a historic homecoming

The Lord be with you

Passing go

Opinion

U.S. must remain vigilant

Mississippians deserve more affordable health insurance options

For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon

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