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August 10, 2015
CL guest op-ed: MAEP structure should be examined before more funding
Blankenhorn: Repair MAEP, strengthen accountability Changes in the Mississippi Department of Education structure and programs should be examined before the outcry for more funding. Proper funding is critical, but how it is used is equally as important. MDE is a big business and would profit if it used private business principles such as changing organizational…
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August 10, 2015
Congressman Thompson (D) says Africa trip with Obama a positive
Lawmakers hope Africa trip will boost trade Richmond and Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, were among 20 members of Congress from both parties who joined Obama last month on the trip, which included stops in Kenya and Ethiopia. The delegation met with government officials, entrepreneurs and coffee bean farmers. “Anytime you’re invited by…
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August 10, 2015
CRAWFORD: Bryant serious about public contract reform, Reeves yet to appoint PSCRB members
BILL CRAWFORD — Gov. Bryant serious about public contracting reforms Representative Jerry Turner of Baldwyn incorporated many recommendations into tough legislation to revamp state contracting and procurement laws. Senator Nancy Collins of Tupelo and her colleagues weakened Turner’s bill, but still adopted significant reforms. One key task force recommendation and reform adopted by the Legislature…
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August 10, 2015
Former Southaven mayor Davis awaits Courts of Appeals decision
Davis’ case in judges’ hands Oral arguments concluded Wednesday afternoon in the case involving ex-Southaven Mayor Greg Davis vs. State Auditor Stacey Pickering before a three-judge panel of the Mississippi Court of Appeals in Jackson. Attorneys on behalf of Davis filed an appeal before the Mississippi Supreme Court in regard to a ruling that he…
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August 9, 2015
Paul Hampton takes a few swings at @PaulGalloShow to prop up #RobertGray
PAUL HAMPTON: Democrats hope a truck-driving darkhorse delivers another upset “Wait a minute!” conservative radio talker Paul Gallo, GOP.5 on the FM dial, tweeted. “Do you really expect us to believe Robert Gray is doing his own tweets? Is this Onion Report?” Of course, the implication is a truck driver couldn’t be Twitter savvy. But…
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August 9, 2015
Russ Latino sets the record straight on Initiative 42 and the disaster it would be for parents
Latino: Initiative 42 means less freedom for parents Do you see any reference to funding or the Mississippi Adequate Education Program? No. It’s not there. When proponents of 42 talk about funding, MAEP or “phase-ins” tied to revenue growth, those talking points come from the original proposal filed with the secretary of state. This is…
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August 9, 2015
@SamRHall – Hall: Why Gray’s win is bad news for Democrats
Hall: Why Gray’s win is bad news for Democrats Gray provides the Democrats with nothing — no fundraising, no ground game, no voter bloc and no need for Bryant to spend a bunch of money on his re-election. As one top Republican official told me Wednesday, “When Gray got elected, it was worth at least…
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August 9, 2015
Salter: Gray’s victory provides conspiracy theories
Salter: Gray’s victory provides conspiracy theories First came fingers pointed at the state’s GOP — on the political meme that Republicans didn’t want to see Slater as the Democratic opponent for incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Bryant. So for Republican voters “crossing over” to vote in the Democratic primary to help choose local officials in areas…
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August 9, 2015
@GeoffPender – Breaker-one-nine for the Democratic Party
Breaker-one-nine for the Democratic Party Democratic leaders, speculating they could take advantage of the establishment GOP-tea party rift, were talking of taking back the state House majority and turning back the Red tide of the last two decades. But the Yellow Dog took its worst kicking ever on Tuesday night, and it didn’t come from…
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August 9, 2015
Analysis on Sen. Nancy Collins defeat
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Collins’ defeat taught a painful lesson The Aug. 4 primaries provided many opportunities for changing our representatives in our state government. If there are citizens who feel that established incumbents cannot be defeated, and if these citizens feel that American democracy has become so corrupt that common citizens have no chance to challenge the…
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August 9, 2015
Blankenhorn: Repair MAEP, strengthen accountability
Blankenhorn: Repair MAEP, strengthen accountability Pickering also provides presentations to various parties interested in public education. Here are some excerpts: 1. Funding has increased annually since FY2012 as follows (rounded): • FY 2013 $34.7 million • FY 2014 $53.0 million • FY 2015 $95.7 million • FY 2016 (estimate) $105.2 million 2. MEAP is plagued…
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August 9, 2015
Grant Callen: Tunica shows money won’t solve education woes
Callen: Tunica shows money won’t solve education woes n one of the poorest regions of the nation, the Tunica County School District spends $11,471 per student per year. That is almost $2,500 more per student than the Mississippi average and almost $4,500 more than neighboring Desoto County, one of the highest-performing districts in the state.…
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 24, 2025
Mississippi AG calls on FCC to allow cellphone jammers in correctional facilities
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Frank Corder
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September 24, 2025
Congressman Guest draws Democrat challenger in 3rd District midterm race
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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September 24, 2025
Former student sues University of Southern Mississippi and Omega Psi Phi over alleged hazing
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Lynne Jeter
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September 23, 2025
Tandon to speak on trailblazing regenerative medicine at Southern Miss University Forum
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September 17, 2025
Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA
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Lynne Jeter
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September 16, 2025
Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 24, 2025
Artist Ricardo Moody: Brushstrokes across Mississippi and beyond
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Alistair Begg
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September 24, 2025
No greater victory
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 23, 2025
Sleeping in the soul of the Delta at the Shack Up Inn
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Starla Brown
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September 24, 2025
Break down the barriers: How zoning reform can reignite the American Dream
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Sid Salter
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September 24, 2025
Mississippi’s bricks-and-mortar casinos facing unprecedented online gaming challenges
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Ken Strachan
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September 23, 2025
The court rejected a Google breakup. Now it must protect privacy and America’s edge
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