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Sarah Ulmer
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October 21, 2022
PEER releases report on Division of Medicaid non-emergent transportation use
The Legislative Committee found that roughly 5,100 people utilized the non-emergency transportation options through the Division of Medicaid monthly. The Mississippi Legislative PEER Committee was tasked with providing a report which reviewed the non-emergency transportation use for Medicaid beneficiaries month-to-month. Medicaid provides transportation assistance to eligible Medicaid beneficiaries for travel to and from scheduled medical…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 21, 2022
Man indicted for threatening President Biden, Congressman Thompson
The total maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is 25 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. On Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Maverick Vargo was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of threatening the…
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Frank Corder
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October 21, 2022
MEC, AccelerateMS to conduct regional listening meetings aimed at increasing worker credentials
The listening meetings are designed to provide an opportunity for local communities to weigh in directly on credentials of value needed in their area. The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and Accelerate Mississippi will conduct eight regional ecosystem listening tours to gather essential information from education partners, business leaders, and community stakeholders to help inform the strategic…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 20, 2022
Governor Reeves calls out Jackson Mayor over incompetence in handling city’s water system
“What we have proven over the last 52 days is the water struggles in Jackson were specific to the incompetence of this administration and this Mayor,” Reeves said. Earlier this week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released a statement in response to city officials reporting that the Mayor of Jackson planned to functionally end the city’s…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 20, 2022
Will IHL make Interim USM President Joe Paul permanent?
Paul has enjoyed public support in the listening sessions conducted by IHL. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will meet on Thursday, October 20 in Oxford. After four listening sessions conducted for the University of Southern Mississippi, there is word among some IHL insiders that Interim USM President Joe Paul could be named the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 19, 2022
Delta woman given maximum prison sentence for fraud conviction
Carol Jackson admitted to committing fraud and diverting over $40,000 away from needy children. Today State Auditor Shad White announced Carol Jackson has been given the maximum prison sentence allowed by state law after she admitted to committing fraud and diverting over $40,000 away from needy children. The sentencing order was recorded in Judge W.…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 19, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith report award of $4.5 million to Mississippi through COPS program
The DOJ awards include $3 million for school violence prevention in seven districts. On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) announced the award of $4.5 million to Mississippi through the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Seven school districts in Mississippi will share $3.0 million in School Violence Prevention…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 19, 2022
Mississippi Republican Party launches effort to reach minority communities, grow GOP through shared values
The MSGOP has also revived its Women’s Initiative to encourage women to become more involved in the party, run for office. On Wednesday, the Mississippi Republican Party (MSGOP) held a press conference to announce a Minority Outreach Committee and a revived Women’s Initiative. Speakers at the event included MSGOP Chairman Frank Bordeaux, Outreach Committee members…
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Guest Editorial
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October 19, 2022
SALTER: Hog wild arguments as Supreme Court hears a case indicative of national politics
By: Sid Salter The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that perhaps even more so than the controversial Mississippi-based Dobbs abortion ruling frames and defines the fractured state of public policy and politics in the U.S. between liberal and conservative camps. The case was ostensibly about whether California in 2018’s Proposition…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 18, 2022
MS Legislative Democratic Caucus holds hearing on possible reforms to TANF program
Members of the Mississippi House Democratic Caucus (MHDC) and the Mississippi Senate Democratic Caucus (MSDC) held the first of a series of public hearings to discuss possible reforms to the TANF program in Mississippi. On Tuesday, lawmakers heard from national experts on TANF funds as well as families who are directly impacted by the program.…
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Guest Editorial
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October 18, 2022
GIPSON: Successful New Strategies Result in Better Experiences at the 2022 Mississippi State Fair
**Submission by Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson** Hosting the Mississippi State Fair is a lot of fun! At the same time, it is a challenge. As the State’s largest public event, the Fair always attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees from every background and from every geographic corner of the Magnolia State. Whether…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 17, 2022
Unified Command seeking to fill procurement contracts for Jackson water facilities
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says the unified command is proactively seeking long-term solutions to sustain the state’s work at these facilities. The Unified Command of the Jackson Water Crisis is looking to fill operations and maintenance contracts at the City of Jackson’s water treatment facilities. This request for qualifications (RFQ) has come at the…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 22, 2026
Enrollment at Ole Miss breaking records, Chancellor Boyce tells IHL Board
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
PERS needs additional funding “more in line with actuarial recommendations,” executive director tells lawmakers
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Frank Corder
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June 22, 2026
New Starkville High School being constructed on Mississippi State campus
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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June 22, 2026
The community cafe
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 22, 2026
Majestic surrender
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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June 21, 2026
Remembering Dad this Father’s Day
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 19, 2026
Dads Matter
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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June 19, 2026
Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending
Opinion
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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