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Anne Summerhays
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June 13, 2022
Barksdale Reading Institute closes its doors after more than two decades of early-literacy work in Mississippi
BRI was established in 2000 as the result of a $100-million commitment by Jim and Sally Barksdale. CEO of the Barksdale Reading Institute (BRI), Kelly Butler, announced on Sunday that the Institute will close its doors after twenty-two years of early-literacy work in Mississippi. For more than two decades, BRI has worked with Mississippi’s schools of…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 13, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith act to close illegal immigrant ‘catch & release’ loophole
Mississippi Senators cosponsor “Keep Our Communities Safe Act.” Last week, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) helped introduce the Keep Our Communities Safe Act (S.4370), which would close the loophole—referred to as “catch and release”—that allows illegal immigrants, including those with criminal records, to remain in the United States. S.4370 would close the…
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Guest Editorial
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June 13, 2022
WALLER: STEM Talent Critical for Future Success
Submitted by Scott Waller MEC President urges Congress to pass legislation to support straightforward pathway for immigrant STEM professionals. Mississippi is part of a global competition for workforce. For our state to succeed, it is vitally important to increase the number of proficient workers, including highly skilled STEM professionals. Last year, the Mississippi Economic Council…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 10, 2022
CDC to lift pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers entering U.S.
For months, Senator Wicker has called on POTUS to end COVID travel restrictions. On Friday, the Biden Administration announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will lift its pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers entering the U.S. White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz said that the CDC will evaluate its need based…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 10, 2022
Inflation hits new 40-year high
Overall CPI now at 8.6% as consumer prices soar, causing pain for Americans’ pocketbooks. After two years of economic devastation during the COVID-19 pandemic, billions of dollars doled out by Congress, and questionable economic decisions by the White House, the financial woes continue across the U.S. with a new 40-year high inflation rate reported this…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 10, 2022
BIPEC releases its 2022 Business and Jobs report card for Mississippi lawmakers
The report card ranks pro-business legislators and highlights legislation that supports the business community. The Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC) has released their Legislator “Business & Jobs” Report Card for the 2022 Legislative session. “BIPEC recognizes and appreciates the efforts of these legislators,” said Derek Easley, BIPEC President & CEO. “For the members…
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2022
Conde highlights art tourism as part of Natchez community transformation
Listen to Part 6 in the Bigger Pie Forum series on the community revitalization happening in Natchez. Bigger Pie Forum continued their series of podcasts looking at what is happening to transform and revitalize Natchez by speaking with a local art enthusiast. BPF sat down with gallerist and curator Stacy Conde of Conde Contemporary. Conde…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 9, 2022
Governor Tate Reeves proclaims June 12 as Women Veterans Day
The first Women Veterans Day was held in 2018, marking the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act signed into law by President Truman in 1948. On Thursday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said that he is proud to proclaim June 12 Women Veterans Day. “We salute and remember the women who courageously served…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 9, 2022
Former MDOC probation officer Dendrick Hurd is guilty of embezzlement
Hurd abused his position as an MDOC probation/parole officer to embezzle money from people attempting to pay court-ordered fees and fines. State Auditor Shad White announced today that Dendrick Hurd, a former Mississippi Department of Correction (MDOC) probation officer, pled guilty to 4 counts of embezzlement. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Lin Carter’s…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 9, 2022
Mississippi receives Silver Shovel Award for Excellence in Economic Development
Governor Reeves announces Mississippi has again been recognized by Area Development magazine. Mississippi was recognized by Area Development magazine with a Silver Shovel Award once again. The award highlights Mississippi’s economic development successes in 2021 and the continued efforts of the state to foster new business investments while building a pro-growth economic environment. “Mississippi is…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 8, 2022
Senator Wicker presses DOJ on decision not to prosecute FBI Agents in USA Gymnastics case
DOJ Office of Inspector General report found these agents derelict in their duty by failing to investigate the sexual abuse claims of the Olympic athletes. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the decision by…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 8, 2022
PEER review raises question on whether Mississippi should have a single college governance board
The PEER Committee released the report looking into whether or not the state should change the current postsecondary governance in Mississippi. The Joint Legislative PEER Committee released a report on Wednesday that took a look at the governance structure for Mississippi’s institutions of higher learning, community colleges, and medical center. Currently, Mississippi’s model consists of…
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Frank Corder
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March 13, 2026
Mississippi National Guard airmen, soldiers deployed to support Operation Epic Fury
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 13, 2026
House seeks transparency in MDOC spending
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 13, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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March 15, 2026
Humor can be an important prelude to faith
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 13, 2026
Experience Sheep to Shawl at Waller Craft Center
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 13, 2026
Much in common
Opinion
Opinion
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
Opinion
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
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