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Sarah Ulmer
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August 26, 2022
Court says racial motivation not part of current language in Section 241 of Mississippi Constitution
On Wednesday a federal court upheld Section 241 of Mississippi’s constitution which removes voting rights for some convicted felonies. Section 241 of Mississippi’s Constitution strips voting rights from individuals who have been convicted of one of 10 or more felonies which can include forgery, arson and bigamy. A lawsuit was filed challenging that provision. It…
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Frank Corder
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August 26, 2022
Who’s purchased your news in Mississippi?
With mainstream media in massive freefall, it’s as easy to obscure sources that fund media outlets as it is to fund political campaigns – maybe easier. Knowing the companies funding the news used to be simple. You could open your morning newspaper or wait a few minutes at the end of a TV broadcast, and…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 26, 2022
Governor Reeves declares August 31, 2022, Overdose Awareness Day
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), overdose deaths claimed the lives of more than 941 Mississippians in 2021. On Monday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves declared August 31, 2022, Overdose Awareness Day. Reeves said that drug overdoses are a tragedy that have hit the nation incredibly hard in recent years and has taken the lives…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 25, 2022
U.S. Depart. of Education releases Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan “Back to School” checklist
Mississippi is among 15 states that are being recognized for efforts in utilizing ARPA funds. The U.S. Department of Education released what it is calling the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan “Back to School” checklist, saying that it will help parents, caregivers, and families engage with local school and district leaders about how they are supporting…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 25, 2022
Flooding at PeachTree Village in Brandon displaces 42 senior citizens
Eyewitness account tells of heroic actions by staff, first responders and volunteers. A massive flash flooding event in Brandon Wednesday displaced 42 senior citizens at PeachTree Village Assisted Living Center. On a typical weekday, seniors there are treated to their three meals, their snacks, bingo and onsite beauty services. But in the span of an…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 25, 2022
Hyde-Smith pushes for Yazoo Backwater Pumps at Wicker, Thompson flood control meetings
Interagency Working Group convenes in Mississippi to learn more on desperate South Delta flood control needs. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) invited Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory to Mississippi for a series of briefings on flood control needs in the Mississippi Delta with a delegation…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 24, 2022
Biden announces student loan forgiveness plan, extends pause
The program will forgive up to $10,000 in student loans for some borrowers and cost taxpayers over $300 billion. Today, President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan that would pay off up to $10,000 of student loan debt, per borrower, for those who make under $125,000 annually. For married couples who file jointly…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 24, 2022
National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame will be built in Marks, Mississippi
The NRBHF was founded in 2010 and since 2013, it has inducted over 200 world-renowned artists. After numerous attempts over the past 50-plus years to build a Hall of Fame for Rhythm and Blues icons such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, and many others, the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame is coming to fruition. The NRBHF…
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Frank Corder
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August 24, 2022
MCPP releases 2022 “Fat Cat” Report noting the highest paid public officials in Mississippi
The annual report shows that public school superintendents, state agency heads lead the list. On Wednesday, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) released its annual Fat Cat Report, providing the public with a list of the state’s highest-paid officials. MCPP notes that Mississippi’s 50 highest-paid public officials make more money than all 50 of…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 24, 2022
Wicker, Thompson host briefings on flood control needs in Mississippi Delta
Wicker says he’s hoping that the visit by federal officials will shed light on the plight of Delta residents and be a step toward completing long-awaited flood relief. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) invited Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory to Mississippi for a series of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 24, 2022
MDA to hold public hearing on DOE Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program
This is the first year the state of Mississippi has applied for the federal dollars through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience Formula Grant Program. The Mississippi Development Authority’s Energy and Natural Resources Division will hold a public hearing about the state’s first-year application of $6,051,572 from the federal government. The Grid Resilience Formula…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 24, 2022
SALTER: Remembering Willie Morris, Barry Hannah and other friends at the Miss. Book Festival
Submitted by Sid Salter Last week’s Mississippi Book Festival provided an opportunity to reconnect with old and dear friends in celebrating extraordinary writers like the late Willie Morris and Barry Hannah with people who knew and loved them – including Willie’s immensely talented son David Rae Morris, now an accomplished writer, photographer, filmmaker and documentarian…
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Frank Corder
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November 5, 2025
Race-based electoral redistricting in Mississippi has Democrats celebrating as Republicans vow to keep fighting
News
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Frank Corder
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November 5, 2025
Joint Legislative Budget Committee lowers current fiscal year revenue estimate
News
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Daniel Tyson
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November 5, 2025
Rising costs, local restrictions, and regulatory burdens weighing on Mississippi housing market
Business
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
Business
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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November 5, 2025
Things to do in the Magnolia State in November 2025
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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November 5, 2025
Models of Christian maturity
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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November 4, 2025
Where art meets ocean air: The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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November 5, 2025
Incoming ‘silver tsunami’ of seniors will strain federal and state government resources
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 29, 2025
Shutdown impacts in Mississippi require an understanding of reliance on federal funds
Opinion
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Daniel Sparks
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October 24, 2025
Mississippi taking strides to reduce harm from smoking
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