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January 7, 2022
AccelerateMS Leading Development of State Workforce Plan to be Completed in Spring 2022
The effort seeks to produce a more targeted and cohesive workforce system across the state. Accelerate Mississippi, the newly-created lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is leading an effort amongst all partner state agencies to develop a comprehensive State Workforce Plan (SWP) to be completed in the spring of 2022. Tasked with ensuring a more targeted and cohesive workforce system…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 7, 2022
White House announces $66.9 million for Mississippi Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Using ARPA funding, the amount is $33.8 million over the usual appropriation. Today, the White House announced that due to passage of the American Rescue Plan, Mississippi is receiving $66.9 million for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available this fiscal year (October 2021 to September 2022). The state’s annual appropriation has been…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 7, 2022
Medical Marijuana bill expected to be considered by Mississippi Legislature next week
The main sticking point as of late has been the amount of product allowed to patients at any one time, something lawmakers don’t expect to change despite Governor Reeves’ urging. When the 2022 legislative session gaveled in on Tuesday, lawmakers were met with a plethora of important issues to discuss before they Sine Die, perhaps…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 7, 2022
Miss. Dept. of Corrections to hold rapid hire event at Mississippi State Penitentiary
In the next couple of days, interested applicants can attend a variety of hiring events around the State. The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is hosting a rapid hire event on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in an effort to recruit individuals for a variety of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 6, 2022
Baxter Kruger Appointed as Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security
“Director Kruger’s background, including his extensive legal and military experience, makes him an excellent addition,” said Commissioner Tindell. Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Baxter Kruger to Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. Prior to joining the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, Kruger served as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)…
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Frank Corder
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January 6, 2022
WATERS: How has National Council for the Social Studies influenced new MDE standards?
Submitted by Kacee Waters Public concern rightly comes from the mention of NCSS as resource for new curriculum, says public school mom and Ocean Springs School Board member. There has been much concern expressed as of late over the Mississippi Department of Education’s new social studies standards. MDE developed and adopted similar social studies standards…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 6, 2022
Mary Dukes Appointed as Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory
Dukes has over 24 years of experience and has served in both the public and private sectors. On Thursday, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Mary Dukes to Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory. The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory provides forensic services to law enforcement agencies throughout the state, with laboratories located in…
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Frank Corder
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January 5, 2022
Miss. Dept. of Education will hold hearing on new social studies curriculum following public outcry
Concerns over MDE using resources from National Council for the Social Studies, an avid supporter of Critical Race Theory, prompts public hearing on new curricula. Following calls for a hearing by parents and other interested parties, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced that it will hold a public hearing about proposed revisions to…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 5, 2022
Congressional Redistricting to hit Mississippi House floor Thursday
The plan was passed out of both chambers’ Rules committees on Wednesday. Qualifying for 2022 midterms is already underway. The Mississippi House Rules Committee unanimously passed the Congressional Redistricting plan put forward by the Joint Legislative Redistricting Committee out of committee today. The plan is to have the full House consider HB 384 on Thursday.…
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Frank Corder
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January 5, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Challenge to Biden COVID Vaccine Mandates on Friday
Mississippi Governor Reeves hopeful Justices will issue a stay, ultimately strike down the federal mandates. The U.S. Supreme Court is returning earlier than expected to take up the challenges to President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates on health care workers and private businesses that employ 100 or more workers. The Justices will meet Friday, January…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 5, 2022
Hosemann anticipates Mississippi Senate will have a tax relief bill this session, not a “tax swap” bill
The Lt. Governor’s comments align more with Governor Reeves than Speaker Gunn. Over the last year, there has been a question of whether or not Mississippi will join the trend of states lowering and cutting taxes. However, it is unclear if Governor Tate Reeves, Speaker Philip Gunn, and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann can find a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 5, 2022
SALTER: Federal prosecutor James Tucker stood tall challenging Mississippi’s corruption
Submitted by Sid Salter “Tucker was a man of impeccable personal and professional integrity and battled corruption with courage, vigor, and a sense of moral outrage.” When retired federal prosecutor James B. Tucker died on Dec. 28 at the age of 82, the cause of justice and the rule of law in Mississippi lost a…
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Frank Corder
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August 19, 2025
Federal judge says Mississippi’s state Supreme Court districts violate Voting Rights Act
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 19, 2025
Enforcement of anti-DEI law blocked indefinitely by federal judge
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Frank Corder
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August 19, 2025
AVAIO Digital investing $6 billion in Mississippi data center campus
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 7, 2025
Mississippi is an attractive place for corporate investment. Find out why
Culture
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Ashby Foote
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August 19, 2025
Apple in China: A consequential book with global implications
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 19, 2025
Discover Mississippi: The White House Hotel
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 19, 2025
Work out your salvation
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Philip Wegmann
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August 19, 2025
Trump vows Social Security will thrive for another ‘90 years’
Opinion
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Josh Appel
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August 18, 2025
C.S. Lewis in the Age of Bleakness
Opinion
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Dr. Kendall Conger
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August 15, 2025
I challenged Duke’s DEI dogma – and paid with my job
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