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November 6, 2015
Cong. Thompson (D) questions why FBI in schools trying to prevent extremism before it takes root
Democrat slams FBI for attempt to ‘reach into America’s classrooms’ The top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee is raising questions about a controversial FBI program aimed at preventing students from turning into extremists. Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.) on Thursday wrote a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch criticizing the delayed program, which civil…
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November 6, 2015
Lumberton mayor resigns
Lumberton selects mayor pro tem after Winston resigns The Lumberton board of aldermen selected Cora Rogers as mayor pro tem following Ben Winston’s resignation Wednesday. Winston resigned Wednesday after losing a Lamar County District 2 Supervisor seat. He was elected mayor in 2013. WDAM 11/5/15
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November 6, 2015
One vote separates Madison Co. Sup and challenger
Madison County supervisor race tied The toss of a coin could decide Madison County’s District 4 supervisor election. Incumbent Karl Banks and Republican challenger David Bishop are locked in an unofficial tie. When that happens, according to Mississippi law, either the toss of a coin or the drawing of straws decides the outcome. Tuesday afternoon,…
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November 6, 2015
MDE releases testing performance results
Mississippi Performance on New Test Released Jackson, Miss. The Mississippi Department of Education has released the share of students in each school district that met or exceeded grade-level expectations for new tests in algebra I and English II. Almost half of Mississippi high school students met or exceeded expectations in English last year, while about…
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November 6, 2015
Kasich brings his presidential campaign to Mississippi College
GOP hopeful Kasich stumps at Mississippi College Kasich spoke to the College Republicans on Wednesday in the piazza on the Mississippi College campus. Asked what separates him from the other presidential candidates, Kasich answered simply: his experience. “The reason I’m running for president is because I have too much experience and too many blessings to…
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November 6, 2015
HD 79: Tullos (R) over incumbent Eaton (D) by 6; HD 122: Baria (D) up by 103
Party switch gives GOP supermajority, strengthens Gunn House District 79 — It appears Republican challenger Mark Tullos of Raleigh has defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Bo Eaton of Taylorsville. Tullos leads by six votes, and there are only four affidavit votes out pending photo ID verification. Tullos told supporters, “Don’t ever believe that your vote doesn’t…
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November 6, 2015
Speaker Gunn, ProTem Snowden renominated by House Republican Caucus
Party switch gives GOP supermajority, strengthens Gunn The House Republican Caucus met at the Capitol on Thursday, and unanimously renominated Gunn as speaker for the new four-year term starting in January. It also renominated Rep. Greg Snowden, R-Meridian, as speaker pro tempore and Andrew Ketchings as clerk of the House. Their elections in January are…
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November 6, 2015
It’s official: Steverson switches to GOP, giving House Republicans a supermajority
Rep. Jody Steverson (D-Ripley) Switches Parties Jackson, MS—Speaker Philip Gunn today confirmed that Representative Jody Steverson, a Democrat from Ripley, Miss., has joined the Republican Party. “We are pleased with Rep. Steverson’s decision,” said Speaker Gunn. “His views and ideology closely align with those of the Republican Party. We look forward to continuing our work…
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November 6, 2015
Rep. Jody Steverson flips to give Republicans 74 seat supermajority #msleg
Quick flip: Steverson switch to GOP gives supermajority Bobby Harrison at the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal is reporting that state Rep. Jody Steverson, D-Ripley, plans to switch to the Republican Party — just two days after his re-election as a Democrat. This would give the House GOP a 74-seat supermajority. Clarion Ledger 11/5/15
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November 5, 2015
PERRY writes of Rep. Greg Snowden’s memory of Fred Thompson
BRIAN PERRY/Snowden recalls Thompson Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden (R-Meridian) worked for Thompson in 1977 as a law clerk. “I was there when his acting career began,” Snowden said. Thompson represented Marie Ragghianti who had served as Chairman of the Tennessee Parole Board. But the man who appointed her, Democrat Governor Ray Blanton,…
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November 5, 2015
Pro42ers call Legislature “selfish,” say they put edu last despite it being biggest budget item
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November 5, 2015
Post election #Initiative42 comments
What’s next after failed school funding initiative? Despite the loss, those with the campaign said Initiative 42 “was just the beginning.” “Of the approximately 640,000 Mississippi voters who cast ballots on Tuesday – one of the lowest turnouts in state history – only about 25,000 more people voted against the amendment than voted for it.…
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March 20, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: March 20, 2026
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Frank Corder
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March 19, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Education releases updated K-12 strategic plan
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Frank Corder
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March 19, 2026
Mobile sports betting dies again in Mississippi Senate
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
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Susan Marquez
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March 20, 2026
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra hosts Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience
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Alistair Begg
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March 20, 2026
The triumphant King
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Susan Marquez
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March 19, 2026
JXN Food & Wine Festival expands to three days in 2026
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
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Russ Latino
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March 18, 2026
White House asking Mississippi Legislature to squash bill that would raise drug costs
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