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October 7, 2022
FELLOWS: Mississippi consumers will pay the price for federal credit card mandate
Submitted by Gordon Fellows, Mississippi Bankers Association President and CEO The Credit Card Competition Act won’t increase competition, but it will hurt consumers, businesses and banks, writes the MS Bankers Association President. Mississippi families are already facing sky high prices at the gas pump, grocery store, and almost everywhere in between. So why are lobbyists…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 7, 2022
Governor Reeves declares October 7 Manufacturing Day in Mississippi
“Manufacturing is the engine that powers Mississippi’s economy,” the proclamation states. In a signed proclamation, Governor Tate Reeves declared Friday, October 7 as Manufacturing Day in Mississippi. In the proclamation, Governor Reeves said Mississippi manufacturers produce many world-class products and use distinctive production processes to serve markets in the State of Mississippi, the United States,…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 7, 2022
Jackson Fire Department receives backup generator through Atmos Energy rebate program
Natural gas generator will support new fire station on Medgar Evers Blvd. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joined members of the Jackson Fire Department (JFD) along with Mississippi Public Service Commissioner Brent Bailey and representatives of Atmos Energy to unveil the Department’s newest safety and reliability measure, a natural gas backup generator made possible by an Atmos…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 6, 2022
Jackson to go without garbage collection as of Saturday, October 8
Mayor, Council continue to disagree on garbage collection provider resulting in loss of service for residents. The city posted the following press release online today: After six months under an emergency contract and without compensation, Richard’s Disposal will cease all city-wide garbage collection. Their final day of garbage pick up will be Saturday, October 8.…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 6, 2022
Ahead of Halloween, Senator Hyde-Smith and colleagues issue PSAs on dangers of rainbow fentanyl
Mississippi Senator warns parents about the rainbow fentanyl pills now being used by drug cartels to target American youths. On Thursday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined a dozen of her colleagues in a pre-Halloween Public Service Announcements (PSAs) warning parents about the rainbow fentanyl pills now being used by drug cartels to target American…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 6, 2022
Rolls-Royce makes major investment in Pascagoula facility
Rolls-Royce is a global leader in propulsion equipment, manufacturing controllable-pitch propeller systems, fixed-pitch propellers, and water jets at its Pascagoula site. Rolls-Royce has completed a major investment in its Pascagoula, Mississippi site that will provide increased capabilities and capacity to support U.S. Navy programs. According to their release, the new 26,000 square feet facility, with…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 6, 2022
U.S. job openings decreased to 10.1 million on the last business day of August, BLS reported
In August, Mississippi’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.6 percent. On Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a Job Openings and Labor Turnover report for August 2022. The number of job openings decreased to 10.1 million on the last business day of August, BLS reported, and hires and total separations were little…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 6, 2022
Former Director of Tunica County Airport arrested for embezzlement
Eric Konupka was indicted for embezzlement by a local grand jury and issued a $9,259.55 demand letter. Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Director of the Tunica County Airport Eric Konupka has been arrested after being investigated by Special Agents from the Auditor’s office. Konupka was indicted for embezzlement by a local grand jury. He…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 5, 2022
NAACP files discrimination complaint in handling of the Jackson water crisis
The complaint was filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The NAACP has filed a discrimination complaint alleging that resident’s of Jackson, predominantly of the black community, have been discriminated against by state leadership in many scenarios including the most recent water crisis. The complaint was filed under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act…
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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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Jeremy Pittari
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April 9, 2026
Governor Reeves cuts three line items out of opioid settlement funding
News
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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April 9, 2026
Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
News
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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April 9, 2026
The Mississippi Gift Company spreads the best of the Magnolia State across the globe
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 9, 2026
Justice is satisfied
Culture
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Will Graves, Associated Press
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April 8, 2026
Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 8, 2026
The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 8, 2026
A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
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