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January 2, 2016

Jackson mayor Yarber comments on Stokes, doesn’t condone violence against officers

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January 2, 2016

Gov. Bryant to seek AG opinion on Jackson city councilman Stokes’ comments

Gov. Phil Bryant posted this on Facebook regarding Jackson city councilman Stokes’ comments towards inciting violence against area law enforcement: Below is my full statement regarding Jackson city councilman Kenneth Stokes’ remarks about law enforcement officers. “Mr. Stokes’ remarks are reprehensible, particularly with the attacks we have seen against our men and women in law…

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January 2, 2016

Madison Co. Sheriff Randy Tucker posts message regarding Jackson city councilman Stokes

Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker posted the following on Facebook regarding Jackson city councilman Stokes’ comments inciting force against area law enforcement: “Stokes…… I’m your huckleberry! Law Enforcement will not be intimidated by you. Any Madison county law enforcement that is attacked because of your ignorant statements, I will hold you responsible. I fully intend…

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January 1, 2016

Marijuana ballot initiative falls way short

Mississippi Pot Legalization Initiative Falls Far Short Hernando, Miss. A DeSoto County woman’s push for a ballot initiative legalizing marijuana in Mississippi has fallen far short of the required number of petition signatures. But Kelly Jacobs tells The Commercial Appeal she considers the effort a good first step toward change. Tuesday was the deadline for…

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January 1, 2016

Hospital transparency bill aimed at SRHS, other new laws take effect with New Year

New Mississippi Laws Take Effect in 2016 One new law taking effect in the new year is designed to bring more transparency to financial operations of publicly owned hospitals in Mississippi. Senate Bill 2407 was filed in response to problems at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. The law requires boards of community hospitals to keep…

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January 1, 2016

PERRY’s 2015 political review

BRIAN PERRY/2015 politics in review No year in Mississippi politics is dull. The year preceding a presidential election always means political activity with all Mississippi county offices, legislative seats and statewide offices up for election. But this year we also had a special congressional election, the creation of 7 new judicial seats, a competing citizen…

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January 1, 2016

New state Rep. Joel Bomgar wants to go big and bold with tax reforms

Legislators push for tax reform in ’16 Freshman state Rep. Joel Bomgar said Republicans control a supermajority in both the House and Senate and there should be no excuse not to pass conservative reforms this session. Near the top of the list of things he hopes to see is major tax reform. “We ought to…

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January 1, 2016

Jackson city councilman Stokes wants blacks to use force against area police

Jackson Councilman says’ Let’s throw rocks at police’ Jackson Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes wants to send a message to police from other jurisdictions who chase misdemeanor suspects through Jackson…. ….Today the councilman told reporters that police from surrounding cities put Jackson children in danger when they chase people on neighborhood streets. He says he’d…

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January 1, 2016

Happy New Year #2016, Mississippi!

We here at Y’all Politics wish you all a Happy New Year! The 2016 legislative session begins in just a few days and with it being a presidential, congressional and judicial election year there will surely be plenty of news to cover and discuss. Stay tuned to YP for all the latest commentary and analysis…

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December 31, 2015

Jones joins Cole in stepping aside as Mississippi Democrats seek new life

Mississippi Democratic Trust changing leadership by Frank Corder

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December 30, 2015

Lumberton mayor special election down to 5 votes separating the candidates with 12 affidavits out

Lumberton mayoral race to be decided by affidavit ballots The Lumberton mayoral run-off election was held Tuesday. The race will be decided by the affidavit ballots. Kent Crider had 197 votes and Jonathan Griffith had 192 votes, with 12 affidavit ballots remaining to be counted within the next five working days. WDAM 12/29/15

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December 30, 2015

Special needs scholarship requests less than anticipated

Requests for Special Education Money Fall Short Demand so far has been low for $6,500 scholarships that Mississippi is awarding to parents of special education students to use in private or home schooling. The Mississippi Department of Education has approved 286 students so far, and provided reimbursement for only 131 students. Lawmakers appropriated $3 million,…

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May 5, 2026

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

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May 5, 2026

Thompson says SCOTUS Callais ruling “equivalent to a second Civil War”

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 5, 2026

Debate lingers over what, how to pay Jackson’s new police chief

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Business | Frank Corder •

April 22, 2026

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Business | Frank Corder •

April 17, 2026

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

May 5, 2026

Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 5, 2026

Who do you say that I am?

Culture | Robert St. John •

May 4, 2026

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Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 5, 2026

Mississippi faces pressure to redistrict before congressional midterms, but also real world constraints

Opinion | Susan Crabtree •

May 1, 2026

U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree

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April 29, 2026

Magnolia Tribune

Jackson mayor Yarber comments on Stokes, doesn’t condone violence against officers

Gov. Bryant to seek AG opinion on Jackson city councilman Stokes’ comments

Madison Co. Sheriff Randy Tucker posts message regarding Jackson city councilman Stokes

Marijuana ballot initiative falls way short

Hospital transparency bill aimed at SRHS, other new laws take effect with New Year

PERRY’s 2015 political review

New state Rep. Joel Bomgar wants to go big and bold with tax reforms

Jackson city councilman Stokes wants blacks to use force against area police

Happy New Year #2016, Mississippi!

Jones joins Cole in stepping aside as Mississippi Democrats seek new life

Lumberton mayor special election down to 5 votes separating the candidates with 12 affidavits out

Special needs scholarship requests less than anticipated

News

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

Thompson says SCOTUS Callais ruling “equivalent to a second Civil War”

Debate lingers over what, how to pay Jackson’s new police chief

Business

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio

Who do you say that I am?

Table 19

Opinion

Mississippi faces pressure to redistrict before congressional midterms, but also real world constraints

U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree

U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi

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