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Anne Summerhays
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September 16, 2021
Auditor’s office given high marks in review by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA)
The Mississippi OSA has received a peer review rating of pass. The National State Auditors Association (NSAA) conducted peer reviews in late August and examined independent auditors from around the country. Today, State Auditor Shad White announced that his office received the highest possible rating for the period of August 2020 to July 2021. “The team…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 15, 2021
Reeves releases task force report on Mississippi teacher shortage and economic future
Reeves says teacher pay is critical for long term success in addressing teacher shortage. In the 50-page report released by Reeves from the Mississippi Governor’s Human Capital Task Force it details how leaders in Mississippi should collaborate to reform and improve teacher pay as well as expanding the opportunities to the profession, and provide support…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 14, 2021
NFIB reports increased business optimism but continued labor shortages
50% of business owners say labor shortage is still an issue. In August NFIB small business optimism index increased by 0.4 points from July up to 100.1. This included five of the top 10 index components improving with four in decline and one unchanged. The NFIG Uncertainty Index however decreased by seven points to the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 14, 2021
Treasurer David McRae announces Aa2 credit rating for Mississippi
Moody’s credit rating showing Mississippi maintains strong Aa2 score. On Tuesday, Treasurer David McRae announced Mississippi maintained a strong Aa2 credit rating from Moody’s. This credit rating helps to ensure Mississippi’s access to financing which in turn helps save taxpayer dollars. “As State Treasurer, I have a responsibility to do more with every taxpayer dollar…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 14, 2021
State Fair announces 2021 entertainment lineup
Don’t miss musical artists in October at the Mississippi State Fair The Mississippi State Fair is coming to town on October 6th and will last through the 17th. This is the 162nd state fair in Jackson at the fair grounds. Along with rides, food and livestock the fair has announced this years entertainment lineup for…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 10, 2021
Federal. Vaccine. Mandates.
Mississippi officials speak out against Biden’s plan to require COVID-19 vaccine. On Thursday, President Joe Biden revealed a six-pronged strategy the White House says is meant to reduce the spread of the COVID Delta variant and boost vaccination rates nationwide for the 80 million unvaccinated Americans. Biden said his mandates are not about freedom or…
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Frank Corder
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September 9, 2021
Summit Plastics increasing production capacity in Summit
The company is creating 25 new jobs with a $5.4 million corporate investment. Summit Plastics, manufacturer of custom polyethylene film and bags, is expanding in Summit. The project is a $5.4 million corporate investment and will create 25 jobs. “Mississippians are hard workers and take pride in a job well done, as evidenced by Summit…
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Frank Corder
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September 8, 2021
Ocean Aero locating manufacturing operations and headquarters in Gulfport
The company is creating 45 jobs with a $4.65 million investment. Ocean Aero, manufacturer and service provider of ocean-going autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, is relocating its manufacturing operations and headquarters from San Diego to Gulfport. The project is a $4.65 million corporate investment and will create 45 jobs. “The state of Mississippi thanks the Ocean Aero…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 7, 2021
State of Mississippi and Government Technology to host Virtual Digital Government Summit
Virtual forum will promote best practices to spur innovation in the public sector. On Tuesday, September 28th, the State of Mississippi will work with Government Technology to host the Virtual Digital Government Summit in order to promote best practices and encourage innovation in the public sector. Please join us on September 28, 2021 for the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 7, 2021
Mississippi Development Authority awards grants to V-Quad competition winners
Magna Gold Oil, Miss. State, ConnectVNA receive funding for energy and agriculture tech projects. The winners of the “Pitch in the V-Quad” competition were announced recently in Ridgeland. The Mississippi Development Authority event, supported by the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters Prize from the U.S. Department of Energy, is an opportunity for Mississippi innovators to showcase potential advancements in…
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Frank Corder
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September 6, 2021
Labor Day: Mississippi workforce builds opportunity for tomorrow while securing our freedoms today
Today is Labor Day, “a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country,” according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Mississippi workers, from the Coast to Corinth, are a prime example of a workforce who builds opportunity for tomorrow while securing our freedoms today. Each…
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Frank Corder
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September 3, 2021
NFIP increasing flood insurance rates October 1st. Over 80% of Mississippi policyholders to see increases.
Attorney Jimmy Heidelberg outlines what this means for Mississippians across the state. For the first time in 50 years, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is changing how it rates risk, according to FEMA. The result will be flood insurance rate increases of up to 18% for several years for over 80% of Mississippians statewide.…
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Collin Binkley, Associated Press
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July 25, 2025
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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July 25, 2025
US stocks coast toward the finish of a record-setting week
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 25, 2025
Public hearing set as Mississippi lawmakers consider the efficacy of Ibogaine
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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July 17, 2025
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 25, 2025
Natchez Food & Wine Festival, one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in Mississippi
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 25, 2025
A new house
Culture
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Ben Smith
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July 24, 2025
What’s the best tasting freshwater fish?
Opinion
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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July 23, 2025
Caught in the Epstein web
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 23, 2025
Jefferson’s gunboats, Nixon’s inflation-busting created Trump’s $9 billion in rescissions
Opinion
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Patrick Sullivan
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July 22, 2025
Is an American nuclear energy renaissance coming?
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