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Anne Summerhays
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July 23, 2021
Sen. Wicker convenes hearing on Yazoo Pumps project, says it will solve Mississippi’s environmental injustice
Rolling Fork’s Tracy Harden testifies on the impact flooding is having on her business, community. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker convened a hearing today to examine the current issues adversely affecting environmental justice. He invited Tracy Harden, owner of Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, to testify on the need to control devastating flooding in…
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Frank Corder
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July 22, 2021
AITX Railcar Services, LLC expanding in Brookhaven with $23.36 million investment
Company is creating 75 jobs in Lincoln County. AITX Railcar Services, LLC is expanding in Brookhaven. The project is a $23.36 million corporate investment and will create 75 jobs. “AITX has been a valued employer in southwest Mississippi for nearly five decades. The company’s latest expansion in Lincoln County serves as an excellent example of a supportive…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2021
Mississippi’s 2021 sales tax-free weekend will begin Friday, July 30
The Sales Tax Holiday will run through Saturday, July 31. Mississippi maintains a sales tax holiday each summer as back to school preparations heat up. The 2021 Mississippi tax-free holiday will take place from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30, to midnight Saturday, July 31. These no-tax days offer a prime opportunity to stock up on…
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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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Frank Corder
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April 21, 2025
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, dies at 88
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 17, 2025
Regulating kratom in Mississippi: Age restriction, local bans, business concerns
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Daniel Tyson
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April 17, 2025
State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 9, 2025
Cultivating deep Magnolia State connections
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 21, 2025
God’s children now
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 20, 2025
The Power of the Cross
Culture
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Laura Lee Leathers
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April 20, 2025
Mississippi Legends: Folk-rock singer and songwriter, Steve Forbert
Opinion
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Jonathan Bain
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April 18, 2025
“One Door” is an open door for welfare expansion in Mississippi
Opinion
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Sam Franklin
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April 17, 2025
Tariffs at the dawn of the American republic
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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April 16, 2025
Mississippi took bold steps this session but there’s more work to do
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