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Frank Corder
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May 30, 2022
Despite delays, new Amazon fulfillment center in Madison County set to open this summer
The company is still hiring ahead of the Mississippi opening. See what jobs are available. In November 2020, Amazon announced that it was investing in a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Madison County, Mississippi, creating more than 1,000 new, full-time jobs, with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits. The fulfillment center, the company said at the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 27, 2022
Reeves, other Governors offer steps Biden Admin. can take to end baby formula shortage
As the national formula shortage continues, Governors reach out to Biden Administration advocating for action. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and 18 other Governors have joined together to urge President Joe Biden and his administration to find solutions to the baby formula shortage across the country. “When parents can’t get formula to feed their babies, our…
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Frank Corder
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May 27, 2022
New MCPP report analyzes Mississippi government bureaucracy
MCPP’s Carswell says like in D.C., their research shows that there’s a ‘swamp’ in Mississippi that needs dealing with, too. On Thursday, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy released a new report titled “Drain the Swamp? The Administrative State in Mississippi.” The crux of the publication makes the case for why and how Mississippi’s bureaucrats…
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2022
Filmmaker Tate Taylor continues discussion with Bigger Pie Forum on Natchez renaissance
Listen to Part 4 in the BPF series on the community revitalization happening in Natchez. Bigger Pie Forum continued their series of podcasts looking at what is happening to transform Natchez, sharing the second part of their conversation with filmmaker and writer Tate Taylor. Taylor discusses the needs of Natchez and how he is investing…
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Guest Editorial
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May 25, 2022
WILLIAMS: Another Utility Hustle
Submitted by Kelley Williams with Bigger Pie Forum “Why do Entergy and the Central Mississippi PSC Commissioner want Mississippi to be like California?” The Mississippi Public Service Commission purports to regulate utility monopolies including Mississippi Power and Entergy Mississippi. But the PSC actually shills for them. A shill is a hustler’s accomplice who touts rubes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 25, 2022
31st annual Mississippi on the Mall headed to D.C.
The event brings catfish, culture and live music to the streets of Washington D.C. The Mississippi Society of Washington D.C. has gathered on the National Mall to bring hospitality and Southern culture to the nation’s capitol for 31 years. They will return on June 11, to do it all again. The event sees nearly 600…
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Guest Editorial
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May 25, 2022
SALTER: Gas price nightmare exacerbated by stagnant gas taxes impact on future maintenance
By Sid Salter American taxpayers, who are also gasoline customers, are in an economic vise on questions of the cost of gasoline and the tax revenue gasoline purchases generate for future high construction and maintenance. The Associated Press reported in recent days that the average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past…
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Guest Editorial
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May 19, 2022
NORQUIST: New Flat Tax a Win for All Mississippians
Submitted by Grover Norquist Governor Reeves, Speaker Gunn promised taxpayers the Tax Freedom Act of 2022 just the first step towards complete income tax elimination in Mississippi. The Mississippi Tax Freedom Act of 2022 is a huge win for all Mississippians. Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, this…
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2022
Standvast Fulfillment locating operations in Southaven
The company is creating 360 jobs to support new fulfillment and distribution operations in Mississippi, representing a corporate investment of approximately $4.425 million. E-commerce fulfillment and supply chain technology company Standvast Fulfillment is locating operations in Southaven. The project is a $4.425 million corporate investment and will create 360 jobs. “I’m incredibly excited to celebrate this…
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Frank Corder
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May 18, 2022
Average gas price over $4 per gallon in all 50 states for first time ever
Mississippi’s new high average set today is $4.16. California tops $6 per gallon. For yet another day, the average price for a gallon of gas in Mississippi as well as across the United States has reached a new high mark. In fact, for the first time ever gas prices top $4.00 per gallon in all…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 18, 2022
Sanderson Farms reflects on community efforts over the last decade
Sanderson Farms Chairman and CEO Joe F. Sanderson Jr. highlights the company’s contributions to the state of Mississippi. Sanderson Farms holds the spot as the third largest poultry producer in the country. The Mississippi-based company is also a family corporation with the promise of quality and integrity in their products and giving. The company was…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 17, 2022
Jones named new Communications Director for MCPP
The Miss. State grad previously worked as a reporter for The Commercial Dispatch. The Mississippi Center for Public Policy has hired Tyler B. Jones as its new Communications Director. Tyler B. Jones, a native of Vaughan, Mississippi, will serve as the Mississippi Center for Public Policy’s new Communications Director. Through this position, she will aim…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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