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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2022
PERS continues concerning long-term trend lines
The Legislative PEER Committee released its annual review of the soundness of the state employee retirement system. On Thursday, the Mississippi Joint Legislative PEER Committee released a report titled 2021 Update on Financial Soundness of the Public Employees’ Retirement System examining the actuarial soundness, sustainability, and risk associated with the defined benefit retirement plan a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 26, 2022
MDE announces 73.9% of 3rd graders pass reading assessment on first try
The passing rate presents a preliminary snapshot of 3rd-graders’ literacy proficiency as schools emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is announcing that 73.9% of 31,068 Mississippi 3rd graders received a passing score last month on the initial administration of the 3rd-grade reading assessment for the 2021-22 school year. The passing…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 26, 2022
State Auditor Issues Civil Demand on Former DHS Deputy Director
Today the Office of State Auditor Shad White served a civil demand for $3,648,557.60 on former Deputy Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) Jacob Black. The demand requires Black to repay misspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (commonly called “welfare”) money. Black was served with this demand based on audit findings from…
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2022
Filmmaker Tate Taylor continues discussion with Bigger Pie Forum on Natchez renaissance
Listen to Part 4 in the BPF series on the community revitalization happening in Natchez. Bigger Pie Forum continued their series of podcasts looking at what is happening to transform Natchez, sharing the second part of their conversation with filmmaker and writer Tate Taylor. Taylor discusses the needs of Natchez and how he is investing…
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2022
Church vandalism becoming a tool of leftist extremists in Mississippi?
WCBI reported on a rural church in Lowndes County graffitied with pro-abortion messages earlier this week. A small Mississippi church in rural Lowndes County was sprayed painted with pro-abortion graffiti messages earlier this week. Why the vandals chose that location is anyone’s guess, as it is far off the well-beaten path and members say its…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 26, 2022
Mississippi State Fire Academy adding 19 graduates from the National Fire Protection Association
Graduation will take place on May 26 at the #1 Fire Academy USA. The Mississippi State Fire Academy proudly announces that 19 members have graduated from the National Fire Protection association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. “We are excited for them to go and serve their community,”…
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Anne Summerhays
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May 25, 2022
Mississippi achieves slight unemployment rate decline to 4.1% in April 2022
Governor Tate Reeves says Mississippi’s economy is on fire, continuing huge new investments and job creation across the state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mississippi was among several states that experienced lower unemployment rates in April 2022. Last month, Mississippi experienced an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 2.1 percentage points lower than the…
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Guest Editorial
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May 25, 2022
WILLIAMS: Another Utility Hustle
Submitted by Kelley Williams with Bigger Pie Forum “Why do Entergy and the Central Mississippi PSC Commissioner want Mississippi to be like California?” The Mississippi Public Service Commission purports to regulate utility monopolies including Mississippi Power and Entergy Mississippi. But the PSC actually shills for them. A shill is a hustler’s accomplice who touts rubes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 25, 2022
31st annual Mississippi on the Mall headed to D.C.
The event brings catfish, culture and live music to the streets of Washington D.C. The Mississippi Society of Washington D.C. has gathered on the National Mall to bring hospitality and Southern culture to the nation’s capitol for 31 years. They will return on June 11, to do it all again. The event sees nearly 600…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 25, 2022
Hurricane season on the horizon. How you can prepare.
The Mississippi Department of Insurance is reminding you to get prepared for hurricane season. The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins in one week and it is important for Mississippians to prepare. Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney his making recommendations to pack a “Go bag.” When preparing for the season you can consider adding the following items…
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Anne Summerhays
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May 25, 2022
Ag Commissioner Gipson and MDAC to host Rebuilding the Walls of Safety crime summit
The summit will take place in the Mississippi Trade Mart at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will host a Rebuilding the Walls of Safety crime summit in the Mississippi Trade Mart at…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 25, 2022
Dr. Daniel Edney appointed new State Health Officer effective in August
Edney will be replacing Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, who is resigning from his position at the end of July. Today, the Mississippi State Board of Health announces that Daniel P. Edney, MD, FACP, FASAM, will be appointed as the new State Health Officer of the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), effective August 1, 2022.…
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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
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 17, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: April 17, 2025
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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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
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 20, 2025
Comfort in trial
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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