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Sarah Ulmer
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July 28, 2020
$65 million in state broadband grants awarded to 15 electric cooperatives
Tuesday, the recipients of state broadband grant awards were announced. The $65 million in federal funds were given to 15 co-ops across Mississippi. “This is an exciting day toward progress in the effort to connect every Mississippi home to high-speed internet access,” Chairman Dane Maxwell said. “While money is not a simple solution to our…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2020
Wicker, Smith Propose Paycheck Protection Program Fix for Rural Hospitals
Bipartisan Legislation Would Waive SBA Affiliation Rules for Small Health-Care Facilities U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tina Smith, D-Minn., today announced the introduction of the “PPP Access for Rural Hospitals Act,” (S.4217). The senators’ legislation would waive the Small Business Administration (SBA) affiliation rules for non-profit critical access hospitals and hospitals that serve rural…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2020
FLOWERS: Google a great win for Mississippi
There are two Google Operations Centers in the world – one in the Philippines and the other in India. Google will open its first operations center in the United States and third in the world in Southaven, Mississippi. This is a great win for DeSoto County and Mississippi. As Mayor Musselwhite said in the announcement,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
“Mississippi’s CIO” Craig Orgeron announces retirement, Michele Blocker named interim Executive Director
Dr. Craig Orgeron, MS Department of Information Technology Services Executive Director, announced today his upcoming retirement from the agency effective August 7, 2020. Dr. Orgeron began his service at ITS in 1997 following distinguished service in the United States Air Force as a Communications-Computer Systems Officer, receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal and the National…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 21, 2020
NFIB reports businesses becoming more optimistic as states reopen
As states begin to reopen after the COVID-19 closures, it seems that businesses are beginning to be more optimistic, specifically when it comes to keeping their doors open. The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with 8 of the 10 components improving and only two declining. “Small businesses are navigating…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
Specialty paper products company to open distribution center in Marshall County
Specialty paper products company IG Design Group Americas, Inc. is locating distribution operations in Marshall County. IG Design Group and an affiliate of Panattoni Development Company together are investing a total of $49 million in the project, which will create 35 jobs. “The state of Mississippi is proud to welcome IG Design Group as our newest business partner and the newest member of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Banks Ask Consumers to Deposit, Use Spare Change Due to Coin Shortage
Time to empty out the piggy banks to help small businesses. Mississippi banks are asking consumers to deposit their spare change at their local bank or coin-cashing machines as the pandemic-related shutdowns has created a coin shortage. When COVID-19 restrictions went into place, establishments like retail shops, school cafeterias, and laundromats—the typical places where coin…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
PRESLEY: Wicker’s Broadband Proposal Protects Funds and Speeds Up Expansion
Regrettably, it’s a rare thing these day for the member of one political party to brag on a member of the other political party. But, I have always believed that credit should be given for good public policy regardless of the author’s political party. That’s why this populist, FDR, New Deal Democrat wants to thank…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Choctaws Offering Wi-Fi Access in all Tribal Schools
In an effort to provide better access to technology for its students, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is now offering Wi-Fi at all Tribal school locations. This includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school on Tribal lands. The Tribe utilized CARES Act funding to complete the project. “Our overriding commitment…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 13, 2020
USDA Accepting Applications for Mississippi Hemp Production Licenses
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Although the act allowed for a state hemp cultivation program, the necessary funding to implement the…
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Frank Corder
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July 13, 2020
Interim Director Rounsaville discusses MDA operations with YP
In his first interview as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, John Rounsaville talks with Y’all Politics to discuss operations, economic development, the impact of COVID-19 and the disbursement of CARES Act funds, and more. Watch the full interview below.
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 10, 2020
MS Dept. of Revenue issues Temporary Suspension of ABC alcohol orders
The Mississippi ABC has experienced unprecedented growth in its liquor orders over the last four months, the Mississippi Department of Revenues said Friday in a release. “We are experiencing a 29% increase in case sales. We have shipped over 1,330,000 cases of wine and spirits in the last 4 months. This has resulted in orders…
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Daniel Tyson
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July 3, 2025
Launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission announced
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Leah Askarinam, Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
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Frank Corder
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July 3, 2025
Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court coming to address “very narrow, legal issue” in court-ordered legislative redistricting
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 17, 2025
Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama
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Bernard Condon, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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July 4, 2025
The timeless allure and bayou elegance of Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 4, 2025
Follow Rahab’s example
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 3, 2025
The rise of downtown Amory: A Mississippi story of heart and grit
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Kimberly Ross
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July 3, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy
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Kelley Williams
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July 3, 2025
Why do utility monopolies exist?
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Ashby Foote
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July 2, 2025
Is Iran poised for disruption?
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