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Sarah Ulmer
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October 24, 2022
Mississippians can use mobile ID at the polls for statewide elections
DPS has reported around 100,000 people have downloaded the app and over 51,000 residents have signed up for the digital driver’s license. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety partnered with IDEMIA, the world-leading biometric and identity solutions provider, to introduce Mississippi Mobile ID to residents. The program was launched in 2021 on Apple and Android…
Culture
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Anne Summerhays
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October 24, 2022
Mississippi 1 of 2 states with improved 4th grade math scores over a decade; 1 of 3 with gains in 4th grade reading
Mississippi is the only state that improved over a 10-year period in two of the four core NAEP subjects. On Monday, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the state had maintained its historic gains in 4th grade reading on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), while scores nationally dropped in all four…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 21, 2022
In light of Jackson water crisis, EPA investigates Mississippi use of federal dollars
The decision to open an investigation does not mean that the EPA has made a determination of whether any wrongdoing occurred. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an investigation into how the state of Mississippi spent federal funding for infrastructure needs. The investigation comes after serious issues caused outages and unsafe water in the…
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Frank Corder
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October 21, 2022
Nominations for the 6th Mississippi Top 50 Awards are now open through November 25th
Who would you say are the most influential leaders in Mississippi? Plan to nominate them for the MS Top 50 Awards. It’s that time of year once again; time to nominate deserving Mississippians for the annual Mississippi Top 50 awards. Mississippi is graced with tremendous talent in government, the political sphere, business, media and culture.…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 21, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith welcome $10.8M award for Golden Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Tishomingo County
The contract represents the continuation of DoD contracts dating from 2019 for the company to produce uniform items for the military services. On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised a $10.8 million contract award to Golden Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Tishomingo County to produce trousers for the U.S. Army and…
Culture
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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…
Culture
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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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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Arrest made in sextortion case that led to death of Starkville teen Walker Montgomery
News
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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
News
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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
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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