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June 10, 2016

MINOR: @realDonaldTrump opposite of what Mississippi has always claimed to be

Bill Minor: Trump is antithesis of Mississippi values Anyone down here who votes for this outlandish billionaire would have to concede he is the opposite of what Mississippi has always claimed to be: devoutly Christian, fiscally tight-fisted, pro-small government, business-friendly to a fault. While we do not openly say so, we’re heavily dependent on federal…

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June 10, 2016

State Sen. Michael Watson calls what’s happening with $150 million in BP money appalling

WXXV 6/8/16

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June 10, 2016

State Sen. Brice Wiggins describes 2016 #msleg session as Year of the Child

WXXV 6/8/16

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June 10, 2016

Judge delays hearing on former MDOC Commissioner Epps

Federal judge delays hearing on prison contracting evidence Plans to sentence former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps and Brandon businessman Cecil McCrory on July 19 are in peril after a judge delayed a hearing on sentencing-related evidence. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate Thursday gave defense lawyers more time to review materials concerning how much…

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June 10, 2016

Actress hosting #msflag discussion in hopes of taking change message national

Mississippi actress aims to spark state flag debate JACKSON, Miss. —Mississippi native and “Quantico” actress Aunjanue Ellis is taking a conversation about the state flag from Jackson to Washington, D.C. “We want to invite a national discussion about this issue because we feel very strongly that it’s not just a Mississippi issue, that it is…

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June 10, 2016

MS Democrat Party chair Rickey Cole on @BernieSanders after @BarackObama endorses @HillaryClinton

Mississippi Democrat Party chair Rickey Cole on @BernieSanders in wake of @BarackObama endorsing @HillaryClinton pic.twitter.com/qEpuZ1QAYZ — Yall Politics (@MSyallpolitics) June 9, 2016 6/9/16

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June 10, 2016

Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) loses his fight to ban Confederate symbols in US House

Republicans defend display of Confederate imagery in Capitol U.S. House Republican leaders have blocked a Democratic congressman from Mississippi from offering legislation to ban Confederate imagery from the House side of the Capitol complex. Cong. Bennie Thompson had sought the opportunity to ban display of the Mississippi state flag and statues of Confederate icons such…

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June 9, 2016

HARRISON: MSSC going through dog-and-pony show of bill reading case

BOBBY HARRISON: Supreme Court can’t recognize what it won’t hear In the past, when posed with questions or lawsuits dealing with the procedures of the Legislature, the Supreme Court has simply said such matters should be determined by the Legislature. The Supreme Court has been reluctant to interfere in the legislative process, plus, from a…

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June 9, 2016

Dept of Health officer still trying to assess effects of budget cuts, layoffs probable

Director: Mississippi Health Department expects layoffs The Mississippi State Department of Health will probably have to lay off some employees because of a tight budget during the year that starts July 1, but its director says she doesn’t know how many. Dr. Mary Currier, the state health officer, said Wednesday that she and other department…

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June 9, 2016

Runoff to decide former Rep. Linda Coleman’s replacement

2 candidates move to runoff to fill Mississippi House seat Abe Marshall Hudson Jr. of Shelby and Earl S. Lucas of Mound Bayou advanced from a field of six in a special election in the Delta’s Bolivar and Sunflower counties. Unofficial results show Hudson received 45 percent and Lucas received 23 percent of 2,193 votes…

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June 9, 2016

MLBC holds Dept. of Health and Mental Health budget hearing

WJTV 6/8/16

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June 9, 2016

Passage of HB1523 cited as right time for LGBT pride parade in Jackson

WJTV 6/8/16

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 16, 2026

Lawmakers hear concerns, ways to improve health outcomes in Mississippi’s prison system

News | Frank Corder •

October 16, 2026

Colom says U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is “tied” but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi

News | Frank Corder •

October 16, 2026

Luckey appointed Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner, succeeds Tindell who is running for Attorney General

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 13, 2026

Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 12, 2026

ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 16, 2026

“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 16, 2026

The reality of grief

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

October 15, 2026

No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 14, 2026

Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 9, 2026

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

October 8, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

MINOR: @realDonaldTrump opposite of what Mississippi has always claimed to be

State Sen. Michael Watson calls what’s happening with $150 million in BP money appalling

State Sen. Brice Wiggins describes 2016 #msleg session as Year of the Child

Judge delays hearing on former MDOC Commissioner Epps

Actress hosting #msflag discussion in hopes of taking change message national

MS Democrat Party chair Rickey Cole on @BernieSanders after @BarackObama endorses @HillaryClinton

Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) loses his fight to ban Confederate symbols in US House

HARRISON: MSSC going through dog-and-pony show of bill reading case

Dept of Health officer still trying to assess effects of budget cuts, layoffs probable

Runoff to decide former Rep. Linda Coleman’s replacement

MLBC holds Dept. of Health and Mental Health budget hearing

Passage of HB1523 cited as right time for LGBT pride parade in Jackson

News

Lawmakers hear concerns, ways to improve health outcomes in Mississippi’s prison system

Colom says U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is “tied” but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi

Luckey appointed Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner, succeeds Tindell who is running for Attorney General

Business

Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew

ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Culture

“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums

The reality of grief

No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces

Opinion

Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products

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