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Anne Summerhays
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October 5, 2022
Secretary Watson announces new statewide initiative in collaboration with MS businesses to combat trafficking
Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT) will raise awareness, empower businesses to combat human trafficking. On Wednesday, Secretary of State Michael Watson held a press conference to announce a new statewide initiative in collaboration with Mississippi businesses. Secretary Watson introduced Mississippi Businesses Against Trafficking (MBAT), a statewide initiative by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office to raise…
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Frank Corder
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October 5, 2022
Presley, Bailey approve PSC net metering rules as Maxwell maintains opposition over cost concerns
“This is not the time to place even more strain on ratepayers,” the Southern District Commissioner says. Despite opposition from consumer groups and even Governor Tate Reeves, the Mississippi Public Service Commission voted 2-1 to revise its net metering rules, also known as the “Mississippi Distributed Generation Rules,” from its original update in July. READ…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 4, 2022
Forum at Miss. State shows how agricultural innovation strengthens global food security
Senator Hyde-Smith among participants in a panel focused on innovations in agriculture. On Monday, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) met with agricultural scientists at Mississippi State University (MSU) and industry leaders to discuss how public support for agricultural research and development can help alleviate global hunger. Participants on the panel included Senator Hyde-Smith; Keith Coble,…
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Guest Editorial
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October 4, 2022
CARSWELL: Mississippi’s Education Establishment is Holding Kids Back
Submitted by Douglas Carswell “Saying no to charter-school applications in districts consistently given low grades means consigning those children to poorly performing schools,” writes Carswell. With charter-school applications repeatedly being denied, it’s time to overhaul the approval process. Last week, Mississippi’s Charter School Authorizer Board was doing what it does best: saying “no” to people…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 4, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith condemn bank’s attempt to undermine Second Amendment
Senators say Amalgamated Bank is “weaponizing the financial system to enact far-left political goals.” U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) have joined 24 colleagues on a letter to Amalgamated Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Priscilla Sims Brown, criticizing the institution’s work to force U.S. financial services firms to categorize gun purchases.…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 4, 2022
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk to take place this weekend in Jackson
The Tunnel to Towers Jackson, MS 5K Run and Walk is an annual event that honors and supports first responders, military service members. This weekend on October 8th, the third annual Tunnel to Towers Jackson, Mississippi 5K Run and Walk will take place at the District at Eastover. Online registration will remain open until race…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 4, 2022
Mississippi Capitol Region flood control projects to receive long anticipated funding
After major flooding in the central Mississippi area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to provide millions in funding for flood control projects. On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that they plan to dedicate $221 million toward flood control projects in the Mississippi Capitol Region. These dollars have long been sought…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 3, 2022
Mississippi State Fair begins this week. Here are a few reminders to “know before you go.”
The 163rd Mississippi State Fair will take place October 6-16, 2022. Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Mississippi State Fairgrounds invite the public to experience new attractions at the 2022 Mississippi State Fair and reminds fairgoers of several items to “Know Before You Go.” The Mississippi State Fair takes place October…
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Frank Corder
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October 3, 2022
Governor Reeves joins Commissioner Maxwell in opposing PSC’s net metering rules
The Public Service Commission is set to vote on a new version of the rules on Tuesday. Reeves says it’s a bad deal for ratepayers. In mid-July, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) voted 2-1 to update its Net Metering and Interconnection Rules. PSC Commissioner Dane Maxwell, a Republican, voted against the new rules while…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 3, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith call on Biden Administration to end war on U.S. oil and gas
As Interior Dept. mulls “no lease option,” Senators encourage 10 lease sales in Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined a group of Republican Senators in a letter demanding the Biden administration end its assault on domestic oil and gas production and continue to sell oil and gas leases…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 30, 2022
AG Fitch, NFL Hall of Famer Singletary, College Hall of Famer Walls launch Child ID Program
Program will help protect 41,750 kindergarten students in Mississippi this school year. On Friday, Attorney General Lynn Fitch hosted NFL Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, Ole Miss College Football Hall of Famer Wesley Walls, and National Child ID Program Executive Director Kenny Hansmire for a press conference to announce the launch of the Mississippi Child ID Program.…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 30, 2022
Senators Wicker, Cardin introduce legislation to support U.S. seafood consumption
Seafood Marketing Act of 2022 would re-establish the National Seafood Council to promote the consumption of seafood. On Thursday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Seafood Marketing Act of 2022, which would re-establish the National Seafood Council as a vehicle to promote the consumption of seafood. The National Seafood Council…
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Daniel Tyson
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August 14, 2025
Speaker White gives glimpse into House’s work on school choice reforms
News
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2025
SCOTUS denies NetChoice’s move to halt Mississippi’s “Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act”
News
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2025
Amtrak officially returns to the Coast August 18 with four stops in Mississippi
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
Culture
Culture
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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August 14, 2025
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
Culture
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Ben Smith
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August 14, 2025
Passing the time until deer season
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 14, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Two Crackers Oyster Company
Opinion
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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August 13, 2025
Americans aren’t having enough babies
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 13, 2025
Term limits: Still a tired gimmick, still disempowers voters, still weakens Mississippi
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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August 12, 2025
From Bud Light to American Eagle: What two ads say about the much-needed cultural shift in America
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