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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2021
USM’s Gulf Blue initiative looks to improve blue economy in South Mississippi
The Gulf Blue initiative is assured to bring “Big Ideas Out of the Blue.” Gulf Blue, an initiative through the University of Southern Mississippi, is expected to capitalize on the coast’s geography and maritime resources, further positioning the Mississippi Gulf Coast to lead the development of world-changing innovation. Today, USM announced the Gulf Blue innovation…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 22, 2021
Alleged teacher union leader embezzlement in Mississippi sparks federal lawsuit
The American Federation of Teachers-Mississippi (AFT-MS) has accused their national counterparts of covering up self dealing with local chapter. The American Federation of Teachers-Mississippi chapter claims that the national AFT (affiliated with the AFL-CIO) helped cover up the questionable financial transactions of funds by the Jackson Federation of Teachers (JFT) and JFT President Dr. Akemi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 21, 2021
NFIB MS State Director talks business optimism and continued labor shortages
NFIB Mississippi State Director Dawn Starns McVea says business optimism is up as well as employment numbers. State Director Dawn Starns McVea sat down with Y’all Politics to discuss the current business climate and where they expect to head in the next few months. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that business optimism had…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2021
AG Lynn Fitch reaches settlement with Santander for deceptive auto loan practices
Santander will pay $3.7M to Mississippi; misled consumers are eligible for refund. “I remain steadfast in my commitment to protect Mississippi consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices that seek to scam them out of their hard-earned money. This settlement will deliver meaningful relief to harmed consumers and will provide future protection from predatory lending…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2021
Recycling and refuse equipment manufacturer New Way Trucks expanding in Booneville
New Way Trucks committed to creating 120 jobs representing $4 million corporate investment. Recycling and refuse equipment manufacturer New Way Trucks is increasing production capacity in Booneville. The project is a $4 million corporate investment and will create at least 120 jobs. “Mississippi boasts a strong portfolio of business advantages, all of which assist in keeping…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 21, 2021
State brings in over $1.05 billion in revenue for entire FY2021 year
FY2021 over $1 billion above estimates, June $45 million over. Fiscal year 2021 has come to a close as of July 1. Total revenue reports for the year but the Mississippi state budget over $1 billion above sine die estimates. Total revenue collections for the month of June FY 2021 are $45,284,462 or 6.52% above…
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Frank Corder
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July 20, 2021
Congressman Guest outlines why Democrats’ PRO Act is bad for Mississippi workers, businesses
The Democrat-backed legislation would undermine right-to-work states like Mississippi. Various bills are floating around D.C. aimed at infrastructure spending. One of those is a $3.5 trillion package being pushed by Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT). In that legislation, Sanders is pushing for inclusion of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act, which would…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 16, 2021
Dr. Andrea Mayfield Resigns from Mississippi Community College Board
Dr. Andrea Mayfield has resigned as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). Her resignation is effective immediately. No reason was given for Mayfield’s immediate resignation. Dr. Mayfield had served as Executive Director since December 1, 2015. “Since 1996, Dr. Andrea Mayfield has dedicated her professional career to community colleges,” said Mr.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 16, 2021
Wicker Highlights Manufacturing Supply Chain Woes
Miss. Senator, Business Leader Caution Biden Administration to Favor Free-Market Solutions U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today participated in a hearing to consider the challenges to the U.S. economy, especially manufacturers, as a result of supply chain interruptions. These problems have persisted despite the…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 15, 2021
Mississippi ranked by CNBC as most affordable state to live in
Mississippi ranked America’s cheapest state for 2021. The analysis conducted by CNBC shows that the Magnolia State offers low housing costs, inexpensive energy, and all-around affordable prices. “These ten states are where a dollar went the furthest last year, and where prices have been heading in the volatile first half of this year versus one…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 15, 2021
Nancy and Zachary New receive updated indictments from federal court
Nancy New and Zachary New have received a new indictment from a federal grand jury. They were originally charged with money laundering, ID theft and wire fraud in federal court in March. The new indictment added new charges that included four counts of “aggravated identity theft,” there were five already included in the previous indictment.…
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2021
How Donald Trump could force Twitter into submission
By using what he has available. Former President Donald Trump filed a class action lawsuit against Twitter and Facebook on free speech grounds. Trump alleges that executives are manipulating these platforms to achieve political ends, doing so at the behest of government actors. This may be good politics for Trump, but it has almost no…
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Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press
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December 23, 2024
Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2024
Guest, others dissent in release of Gaetz House Ethics report, call it a “dangerous departure”
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2024
Wicker, Hyde-Smith retain key U.S. Senate committee assignments in next Congress
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 16, 2024
Stark Aerospace adding nearly 100 jobs in Columbus to support new U.S. Navy contract
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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December 11, 2024
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network awarded $7.1 Million in RESTORE funding
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 10, 2024
DeLisle announced as site for new PCC GulfChem plant
Culture
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Stephen Griffin
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December 24, 2024
New coalition looks to reimagine Jackson’s connection to Pearl River
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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December 24, 2024
Christ revealed
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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December 23, 2024
Ole Miss donors have bought in to NIL. Miss. State is coming around
Opinion
Opinion
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Rebecca Grant
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December 23, 2024
Boosting the maritime industrial base for Navy combat power
Opinion
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Steven Gassenberger
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December 18, 2024
The PERS $25 billion problem
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 18, 2024
GOP’s Clarke Reed fundamentally changed partisan politics in Mississippi and the South
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