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Sarah Ulmer
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July 5, 2021
Federal court to hear case on Mississippi law preventing some felons from voting
Jim Crow Era voting laws could be removed in Mississippi The United States Court of Appeals for the fifth Circuit will review a Mississippi law that prevents certain convicted felons from voting. According to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, individuals that were convicted of certain felonies would never be restored their voting rights. That original…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 5, 2021
Mississippi Fairgrounds will build its own well for water service
New well could aid Jackson residents in case of another water crisis. In February, the City of Jackson lost water service due to the ice storm and residents of Jackson were without water for almost a month. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture is working to find solutions to assist residents if a similar situation arises…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 2, 2021
MCRAE: Liberty, Freedom, and Fairness
By: Treasurer David McRae In the hours after John Adams placed his freedom-delivering vote on July 2, 1776, he predicted America’s independence would be celebrated by succeeding generations with “bonfires and illuminations from one End of the Continent to the other.” He wasn’t wrong. The feeling of celebratory unity that must have been shared that…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2021
Sen. Witherspoon leaves Senate as she transitions to Mayor of Magnolia
Need for special election for Senate seat arrises. Sen. Tammy Witherspoon (D) will no longer be a member of the Mississippi Senate after her win to be Mayor of the City of Magnolia. Senator Tammy Witherspoon resigned from the Mississippi Senate effective June 30, after securing a new position as Mayor of Magnolia in the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2021
Sen. Sampson Jackson resigns from Mississippi Senate
Governor Reeves to set special election. State Senator Sampson Jackson (D), who represents District 32, told a local news station on Thursday that he will be resigning. The lawmaker who has represented Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee and Winston counties for 29 years, did not give a reason for the resignation, only saying that it was the…
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Frank Corder
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July 2, 2021
DPS Commissioner tells movie company the “hard-earned reputation” of MHP Troopers means “a hell of a lot to us”
Tindell issues cease and desist letter over film’s depiction of State Troopers. Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Sean Tindell is serious about upholding the dignity of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, so much so that he has sent a letter to a movie production company challenging their depiction of the “hard-earned reputation and…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 1, 2021
The COVID Delta variant is spreading, but is it time to panic?
The MSDH predicts the delta variant will become the predominant strain of the pandemic across the country. The scientific community and the mainstream media are again issuing dire warnings and prompting talks of shutdowns like the ones endured in 2020. The headlines are stark. Mississippi currently has the lowest rates in the country when it…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2021
SALTER: Supreme Court deals yet another major setback to unions in property rights decision
By: Sid Salter Mississippi’s agribusiness community and the state’s labor organizations both saw a major Supreme Court decision issued in a California case that centers on the intersection of union access to private property in union organizing activities. The case is styled Cedar Point Nursery and Fowler Packing Company, Inc., versus Victoria Hassid, in her…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 30, 2021
Medicaid initiates provider reimbursement rate freeze effective July 1
The move is line with the 2021 Medicaid Tech bill. The Mississippi Division of Medicaid announced that they will freeze provider rate reimbursements at their current levels effective July 1, 2021, in accordance with the 2021 Legislative Medicaid Technical amendments bill. Not everyone was happy with the Legislature’s decision to freeze these rates. Governor Tate…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 30, 2021
Governor Reeves Announces Creation of Governor’s Office of Military Affairs and Appoints Director
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Military Affairs, within the Mississippi Development Authority, to better coordinate our military and national security efforts in and around the state. This Office will align and integrate the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security priorities, aerospace investments, and university research to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 30, 2021
New laws hit the books in Mississippi on Thursday
Check out what laws go into effect on July 1, 2021. Dozens of Mississippi laws will go into effect on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Take a look at some of the most talked about bills of the 2021 session and how these new or revised laws could impact you. Teacher Pay Raise Probably one of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 30, 2021
State Fire Marshall Inspecting Fireworks Shows ahead of July 4th
Encourages fireworks safety this Independence Day whether at home or at a fireworks show. The State Fire Marshall’s Office will be out inspecting fireworks shows and encourages safety. “Public fireworks displays may be more highly attended this year than last year when many shows were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said State Fire Marshal…
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Frank Corder
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January 30, 2025
Blackhawk pilot with Mississippi ties dies in D.C. air disaster
News
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Daniel Tyson
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January 30, 2025
Senate committee advances legislation to restrict power of Auditor’s Office
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 30, 2025
Bill filed by House Education chairman would allow students in low performing schools to transfer
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 29, 2025
Ad5 takes off where ‘Godwin’ dropped the ball
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 28, 2025
Yancey Engineered Solutions bringing generator enclosure, fuel tank manufacturing to Batesville
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 28, 2025
Woodland Recovery Center investing $25 million in new 100-bed Southaven facility
Culture
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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January 30, 2025
The backstory of Mississippi’s own Cat Cora
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 30, 2025
A golden sash
Culture
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Jim Beaugez
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January 29, 2025
Country music star Steve Azar lands on Grammy-nominated children’s album
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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January 29, 2025
Pete Johnson’s political family tree filled with twisting branches of Mississippi’s history
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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January 29, 2025
Barksdale once railed against monopolies, he should support school choice now
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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January 27, 2025
For Jackson’s Lumumba, running for mayor could worsen legal headache
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