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April 25, 2016
Legacy of charter school expansion, appointed superintendents, consolidations in 2016 #msleg
More charters, fewer districts 2016 education legacy Education policy had an interesting time of it this legislative session under the Republican supermajority’s leadership, leaving a legacy of charter school expansion, appointed superintendents and more school district consolidations. “School choice” was the buzzword when lawmakers gaveled in, and by the end of the session, House Education…
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April 25, 2016
Henry Barbour says @realDonaldTrump incoherent at times
Mississippi Delegate Calls Donald Trump ‘Incoherent,’ Says RNC Spring Meeting Is ‘Dry Run’ for Open Convention “It’s problematic. At times [Trump] is incoherent. That’s a real problem and I think that’s an advantage for Cruz, because everybody knows where Cruz stands,” Barbour said today. “Trump has really tapped into voters who are dissatisfied with the…
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April 25, 2016
Haley Barbour predicts a convention dip no matter the #GOP2016 nominee
Haley Barbour: GOP convention bounce more likely a dip “I promise you, there will be hurt feelings,” says Haley Barbour, who during a half-century in politics has served as Mississippi governor, Republican National Committee chairman and White House political director. “And I suspect when the convention is over, where you normally want a bump ……
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April 25, 2016
CRAWFORD: Responsible governance has had its day in Republican #msleg
BILL CRAWFORD: Responsible governance has had its day in Mississippi Yes, it seems clear, the politics of self-interest and special interests now dominate the Republican dominated Legislature. Responsible governance, espoused by the early fathers of the modern Republican Party in Mississippi and championed by former Gov. Haley Barbour, has had its day. Daily Journal 4/24/16
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April 25, 2016
MS Senate approves Rep Frierson as Commissioner of Revenue
Senators approve Frierson, 4 other Mississippi agency chiefs Republican Rep. Herb Frierson of Poplarville was approved to become revenue commissioner, leading the state tax collection agency for six years beginning July 1. He will succeed Ed Morgan, a former state senator and Hattiesburg mayor. Former Tupelo Mayor and Tennessee Valley Authority chairman Glenn McCullough was…
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April 25, 2016
AP: Smith, Branning, Gipson, Clark, Harkins, Baker standout in 2016 #msleg
Several legislators make impression in ’16 session Mississippi legislators last week ended their 2016 session, their first gathering of a four-year term. With 122 members in the House and 52 in the Senate, a few stood out from the crowd… Rep. Jeff Smith, R… First year Sen. Jenifer Branning, R… Rep. Andy Gipson, R… Rep.…
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April 25, 2016
FLOTUS Obama speaks against HB 1523 in JSU address
Michelle Obama implores JSU grads to overcome discrimination with excellence She also referenced House Bill 1523 one day after her husband, President Barack Obama criticized North Carolina and Mississippi’s laws for being discriminatory. “We see it right here in Mississippi, just two weeks ago, how swiftly progress can hurdle backward, how easy it is to…
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April 22, 2016
Speaker Gunn promotes comprehensive tax reform in coming sessions, Lt. Gov. Reeves supports
As session ends, talk turns to tax study Within minutes of the 2016 session ending Thursday replete with the largest tax cut in the state’s history, House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, committed to trying to pass comprehensive tax reform in the coming years. On the other side of the state Capitol, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves,…
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April 22, 2016
Congressman Trent Kelly has first piece of legislation pass US House
Kelly sees first bill clear U.S. House The first bill authored by the region’s freshman congressman has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Trent Kelly, a Republican, introduced the legislation, H.R. 4332, in January. It passed the House Tuesday on a voice vote. Kelly has now been in office almost a year after winning…
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April 22, 2016
Lt. Gov. Reeves, State Treasurer Fitch at odds over bond bill
WJTV 4/21/16
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April 22, 2016
State Rep. Tom Miles’ wife pleads guilty to shoplifting
Wife of elected official banned from Belk after pleading guilty to shoplifting FLOWOOD, Miss. —The wife of a state lawmaker pleaded guilty Thursday to shoplifting charges in Flowood. Amanda Miles, who is married to District 75 state Rep. Tom Miles, will be sentenced May 19. Miles, 46, of Forest, has been banned from Belk stores.…
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April 22, 2016
Congressman Thompson (D) applauds removal of #MSflag from US Capitol tunnels
MS state flag removed at U.S. Capitol WASHINGTON, DC (WLOX) – Mississippi’s state flag and other items bearing the Confederate battle emblem have been removed from the halls of the U.S. House of Representatives. This move comes after U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson filed a resolution last year requesting to remove the image from House-controlled spaces…
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October 16, 2026
Colom’s campaign says mugshot is “fake.” Law enforcement says otherwise
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 16, 2026
Lawmakers hear concerns, ways to improve health outcomes in Mississippi’s prison system
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Frank Corder
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October 16, 2026
Colom says U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is “tied” but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
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Susan Marquez
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October 16, 2026
“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums
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Alistair Begg
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October 16, 2026
The reality of grief
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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October 15, 2026
No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces
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Sid Salter
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October 14, 2026
Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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