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Anne Summerhays
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February 18, 2022
State Board of Education votes to award $17.6M grant to UMMC to provide telehealth services to K-12 students
Telehealth delivery systems would provide K-12 schools with remote health care, healthcare provider access to students. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted to approve a $17.6 million grant to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The grant would be used to create a telehealth delivery system within K-12 schools to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2022
MAXWELL: Funding, policy barriers stand in the way of fast, efficient deployment of broadband to rural America
Submitted by MS Public Service Commission Chairman Dane Maxwell “Lawmakers on both sides understand that closing the digital divide is critical to American consumers.” Between funding provided under the Trump administration to the recently passed Infrastructure Bill, billions in federal dollars have been allocated over the last few years to expand high-speed internet service to…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2022
Mississippi joins securities regulators and SEC in $100 million BlockFi settlement
Nearly 900 Mississippians invested assets more than $5 million with BlockFi. On Thursday, Secretary of State Michael Watson announced his office’s Securities Division joined 31 other state regulators and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a $100 million settlement with BlockFi Lending LLC (BlockFi), a digital-asset financial services company, over allegations it illegally offered a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2022
Hyde-Smith seeks to stop Biden from distributing crack pipes using taxpayer dollars
Sen. Hyde-Smith cosponsors ‘Crack Act’ to stop Biden from sending drug kit’s out funded by tax-payers. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced she is cosponsoring legislation to ensure the federal government will not engage in the distribution of crack pipes or any other similar drug paraphernalia to the public. The Cutting Rampant Access to Crack Kits (CRACK) Act (S.3632)…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2022
MDE announces a continuing positive trend for Mississippi’s high school graduation, dropout rates
Mississippi’s high school graduation rate is highest ever at 88.4%, dropout rate falls to 8.5%. On Thursday, The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2020-21 school year graduation and dropout rates, which reflect the highest statewide graduation rate of 88.4% and the lowest statewide dropout rate of 8.5%. “Even when taking into account the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2022
Former Mississippi First Lady Deborah Bryant receives Winter-Reed Partnership Award
The prestigious award goes to Bryant who is known for her work in promoting Mississippi’s education. The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE) has awarded former First Lady of Mississippi Deborah Bryant with the 2021 Winter-Reed Partnership Award. The event to honor Bryant was held virtually on February 16, 2022. The event featured Walt…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2022
Nissan announces plan to build electric vehicles in Mississippi
The project represents a $500 million investment by the Company in the state of Mississippi On Thursday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) joined officials from Nissan in announcing the company’s plans to invest $500 million in its Canton facility to build two all-new, all-electric vehicles in the state. “For nearly two decades, Mississippians have kept…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2022
Mississippi Economic Council releases “Securing Mississippi’s Future” economic report
Report contains goals and recommendations for economic growth, provides an actionable plan, and creates a pathway for capitalizing on the opportunities that exist for Mississippi. Today, the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) released “Securing Mississippi’s Future,” a 56-page report that examines the top issues facing the state’s business community. The findings come following 51 focus-group style…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2022
Two people have been convicted of embezzlement from a Mississippi fire department
Felony convictions of two who embezzled from a fire department. According to the State Auditor’s office, two individuals have been indicted after charges of embezzlement against the Red Banks Volunteer Fire Department (RBVFD) State Auditor Shad White announced Mark Hanna and Linda Mannon have been convicted of embezzlement in Marshall County Circuit Court. The case…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2022
AG Fitch joins Georgia suit against Biden vaccine mandates on federal contractors and subcontractors
The brief opposes the vaccine mandates Biden has set on contracted and subcontracted workers with the government. Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined 17 other state Attorney Generals in an amicus brief in the 11th Court of Appeals that support Georgia’s multi-state challenge against the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandates on federal contractors and subcontractors. “President Biden’s…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 16, 2022
SALTER: Randolph pushing for expansion of intervention courts as an alternative to incarceration
By: Sid Salter Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph believes that non-violent offenders who find themselves in trouble with the law over drugs, mental health issues or veterans’ issues should have alternatives available to them that eclipse the old “lock them up and throw away the key” variety. Randolph, a decorated Vietnam combat infantryman,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2022
Mississippi medical marijuana convention to be held in May by 3MA
Medical marijuana is headed for Mississippi, the program will kick off as soon as June 2 2022. The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA) has announced the state’s first ever medical marijuana convention to take place in May. The convention comes after the passage of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program in SB 2095. The bill was signed…
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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
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
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Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press
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March 12, 2026
Chris Beard’s Ole Miss team stuns Texas at SEC tourney, hurting the Longhorns’ NCAA hopes
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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