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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2021
MSDH recommends schools return in August fully masked regardless of vaccination status
The Mississippi State Department of Health provided an update regarding the current impact COVID-19 is having on Mississippians. According to MSDH, 93 percent of current cases are coming from the new Delta variant. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says that at this time 95 percent of those cases are still being found in unvaccinated…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2021
Rep. Scott Bounds speaks at the 2021 Neshoba County Fair
Bounds touched on rural broadband efforts during his speech. State Representative Scott Bounds, who also serves on the board of the Neshoba County Fair, spent his time at the podium focusing on broadband efforts in light of the pandemic and addressing continued infrastructure issues in Mississippi. Bounds noted the Legislature’s move to expand broadband service…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2021
Senator Jennifer Branning speaks at the 2021 Neshoba County Fair
Senator Jennifer Branning spoke at the 2021 Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday and highlighted her priority for the 2020 session to focus on rural infrastructure. “First and foremost I would like to thank you for the honor and privilege to serve you,” said Senator Branning. She said during her six years in the Legislature they…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 28, 2021
SALTER: State’s casinos showing record growth as pent-up demand drives overflow crowds
By: Sid Salter How ready were gamblers to return to Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos after COVID and the resulting shutdowns? Big time ready, it would seem. Back in 2007, as the Gulf Coast began to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina, one of the early signs of recovery was when the Coast casinos earned $124.7 million in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 27, 2021
Sen. Hyde-Smith expresses dissatisfaction with Interior Dept. on inaction on offshore energy leases
At Hearing, Senator Challenges Interior Sec. on Complying with Federal Ruling to Resume Lease Sales Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) expressed dissatisfaction with a lack of action to resume offshore energy leasing by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. A federal court recently overruled President Biden’s executive order to “pause” the new lease sales. During the Energy and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 27, 2021
Legislation to require women to register for the draft moving through Congress
Women could soon be joining the draft if this bill passes. A U.S. Senate member has presented an amendment that would force women to register for the draft. Senator and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed (D-RI), brought forth an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require women…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 26, 2021
NFIB: Back-to-School Tax Holiday a Time to Support Small, Local Businesses
NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says the upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday is a good opportunity for people who support local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 downturn. Mississippi’s tax holiday on clothes, shoes, and school supplies is July 30-31. “Our economy is better than it was last summer, but a lot of local stores still are still recovering,” McVea said. “Our hope is that people…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 26, 2021
MS Association of Educators ask Gov. Reeves for mask mandate in schools
The state’s teacher’s union is calling on Gov. Tate Reeves to mandate masks in schools in the fall. Monday afternoon the Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) is hosting a conversation with State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs and State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers regarding back to school and COVID-19. MAE called upon Governor Tate Reeves…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 26, 2021
Sen. Blackwell, Rep. Yancey negotiating medical marijuana bill in hopes of agreement
A special session could come as early as mid-August if negotiations go well and Governor Reeves agrees. On Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee held their last Medical Marijuana public hearing. During these three hearings, the committee met to hear from a series of speakers as lawmakers continue to gather information in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 26, 2021
Christmas at the Mansion back for its second annual competition
Decorators and florists across the state, now is the time to submit your holiday decorations for the Christmas at the Mansion competition. First Lady Elee Reeves has announced the second annual ‘Christmas at the Mansion’ competition. It began in 2020 when First Lady Reeves contacted florists and designers all over the state to submit ideas…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 23, 2021
Rural health clinics in MS to receive $4.3 million to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The White House says the funding will go to rural Health Clinics to help combat COVID-19 misinformation and develop vaccine confidence and outreach efforts. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration has provided $4,309,023 to support rural health clinics in Mississippi with vaccination efforts, particularly in communities that face increased challenges caused by the Delta variant. The White…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 23, 2021
Sen. Wicker convenes hearing on Yazoo Pumps project, says it will solve Mississippi’s environmental injustice
Rolling Fork’s Tracy Harden testifies on the impact flooding is having on her business, community. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker convened a hearing today to examine the current issues adversely affecting environmental justice. He invited Tracy Harden, owner of Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, to testify on the need to control devastating flooding in…
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Daniel Tyson
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July 3, 2025
Launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission announced
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Leah Askarinam, Associated Press
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July 3, 2025
The House gives final approval to Trump’s big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
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Frank Corder
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July 3, 2025
Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court coming to address “very narrow, legal issue” in court-ordered legislative redistricting
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Lynne Jeter
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June 27, 2025
Howard Industries announces $237 million expansion in Clarke, Jones and Simpson counties
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 17, 2025
Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama
Business
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Bernard Condon, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 6, 2025
Torn in two
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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July 4, 2025
The timeless allure and bayou elegance of Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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July 4, 2025
Follow Rahab’s example
Opinion
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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July 3, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court picks parents, religious freedom over woke education bureaucracy
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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July 3, 2025
Why do utility monopolies exist?
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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July 2, 2025
Is Iran poised for disruption?
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