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Anne Summerhays
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November 17, 2022
Wicker, Klobuchar move to ease intercountry adoptions
Senators propose removing barriers to children finding loving homes. In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the “Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background Studies and Home Studies Act.” The legislation would help to remove barriers to intercountry adoption by increasing flexibility for adoption service providers and providing a new…
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Frank Corder
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November 17, 2022
Atmos Energy reminds Mississippians to unite to stop utility scammers
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week and Utility Scam Awareness Day. Customers should always beware of utility imposters. In recent years, utilities have seen an increase in reported scammers who are contacting customers seeking payments and personal and financial information to avoid service interruptions. Atmos Energy has joined Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to raise awareness…
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Frank Corder
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November 17, 2022
Marriage bill clears U.S. Senate procedural hurdle
Mississippi Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith say the legislation is unnecessary and raise concerns over First Amendment rights, religious liberties for those who believe in traditional marriage. On Wednesday, 12 Republicans in the U.S. Senate crossed party lines to move the bill titled the “Respect for Marriage Act” forward to a final vote in the chamber. The…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 16, 2022
Commissioner Gipson announces launch of food assistance program with emphasis on local produce
The new food assistance program has an emphasis on teaming up local farmers and producers with underserved communities to provide healthier food options through food banks. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the launch of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement. This partnership will link The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 16, 2022
House Committee holds hearing to address mental health in Mississippi
Speakers included representatives from the Department of Mental Health, Right Track Medical Group, Leading by Example MS, and more. On Tuesday, the House Judiciary B Committee met to hear from a variety of speakers on the topic of mental health in Mississippi. Speakers at the hearing included representatives from the Department of Mental Health, Right Track…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 16, 2022
SALTER: Gunn’s successful tenure as House speaker marked by flag change, Medicaid stance
By: Sid Salter Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn’s GOP Caucus announcement that he was not seeking re-election in 2023 brings to a close a tenure as the state’s first Republican leader of the House of Representatives since Reconstruction. The amiable but formidable Gunn’s service as speaker saw the undeniable progress of the state’s decision to…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 15, 2022
Ag theft investigation of stolen airplane engine leads to recovery of stolen equipment in Sunflower County
“This is an example of multiple law enforcement agencies working together to quickly and successfully resolve a case,” Gipson said. Last week, an engine was stolen off an airplane that was stored in a crop-duster hanger in Valley Park in Issaquena County. The theft of the plane engine was reported to the Issaquena Sheriff’s Office…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 15, 2022
Wicker and Kaine join in requesting new study assessing number of amphibious warships needed in future fleet
A minimum of 31 ships were requested for the future fleet, but depending on the study that number could change. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro requesting an update on a study commissioned by the Navy to assess the number of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 15, 2022
Mississippi joins other states in multimillion dollar settlement with Google over tracking practices
Google will pay back nearly $400 million to 40 states in privacy settlement. Attorney General Lynn Fitch today announced that Mississippi, along with 39 other Attorneys General, has reached a $391.5 million multistate settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multistate Attorney General privacy settlement in…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 15, 2022
Treasurer David McRae urges PERS Board Members to reject ESG policies
“I have grown deeply concerned that the actions of New York investment firms, however, are jeopardizing this system and failing to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities to us,” McRae wrote. On Monday, Treasurer David McRae issued a letter to the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) Board Members, urging the officers to reject Environmental, Social,…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 14, 2022
Latest Mississippi Writers Trail marker unveiled in Como honoring Stark Young
The marker memorializes the artistic contributions of the novelist and playwright. The Mississippi Writers Trail pays tribute to the state’s most acclaimed and influential writers through a series of historical markers that recognize the importance of place in an author’s life while educating the public about the history and legacy of Mississippi writers. “This statewide…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 14, 2022
Mississippi Justice Institute files suit to protect the right to life in Mississippi
AAPLOG, MJI partner to file lawsuit asking Mississippi’s courts to declare that abortion is not protected by the Mississippi Constitution. On Monday, the Mississippi Justice Institute (MJI) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) which seeks to put an end to court-imposed, elective abortion policy in the…
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 28, 2026
Mississippi sees decline in overdose deaths, pushes for continued focus on reducing addiction
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 27, 2026
Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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August 30, 2026
Parents – time to start raising “different” children
Culture
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Preseason Conerly Trophy watch list announced by Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 28, 2026
Visit a Mississippi farmer’s market before summer ends
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 28, 2026
Reports of Mississippi momentum are true
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
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