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Frank Corder
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December 31, 2021
New social studies curriculum proposed by Mississippi Dept. of Education should raise eyebrows
A primary source for the new framework, the National Council for the Social Studies, is an avid supporter of Critical Race Theory in K-12 schools. The Mississippi Department of Education has proposed a new curriculum for College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Social Studies in K-12 public schools. The plan is to have the…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 30, 2021
As Omicron variant surges, states experience shortage of monoclonal antibody treatments
Mississippi among the states experiencing a lag. In a December press briefing, President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 response coordinator, Jeff Zients, said that another 300,000 doses of Sotrovimab would be available to states in January. The federal government also plans to send states around 3.3 million combined doses of the antiviral pills from Merck and Pfizer.…
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Frank Corder
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December 30, 2021
Singing River Health System CEO advocates for health care worker retention package
Bond talks use of ARPA funds, Medicaid expansion, CON laws, and more with Y’all Politics. Singing River Health System Chief Executive Officer Lee Bond joined Y’all Politics on Thursday for a discussion on where health care stands in Mississippi and what he believes can be done to improve outcomes while buoying a dwindling workforce. Bond…
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Frank Corder
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December 30, 2021
Latest CDC guidance suddenly moves goalposts from vaccinated to boosted
As long as measuring COVID cases are the driving factor instead of focusing on severity, the public health policy guidance will fluctuate wildly. This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new COVID isolation and quarantine guidance, shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public when they contract the virus. The…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 29, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Approves Mississippi’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students
The approval of the state’s plan will result in the release of the final $543 million in ARP ESSER funds Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced the approval of Mississippi’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and distributed remaining ARP ESSER funds to the state. Mississippi’s plan…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 29, 2021
Lt. Gov. Hosemann sees challenges, opportunities in 2022 Legislative Session
Hosemann has suggested to use ARPA funds to focus on “transformational and generational” improvements. At noon on Tuesday, January 4, legislators will return to the Mississippi Capitol and convene the 2022 Legislative Session. A number of key issues will appear before lawmakers, including the possible elimination of Mississippi’s income tax, medical marijuana, the initiative process,…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 29, 2021
Entergy named a national leader in economic development for 14th year in a row
More than $659M invested and 2,360 jobs announced in Mississippi service area Entergy Mississippi, Inc. provides electricity to approximately 456,000 customers in 45 counties and delivers electricity to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Despite the challenges 2020 presented, the company played an integral role in Entergy Mississippi’s 45-county service area by helping…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 29, 2021
SALTER: California, Massachusetts laws could raise food prices far beyond their state’s borders
Submitted by Sid Salter “To me, over-regulation that raises the cost of meat beyond the financial means of working families is the greater sin.” Voters in California and Massachusetts have directly passed laws regulating the conditions in which pigs, hens, and calves are housed in industrial agriculture production facilities that may prove to be the…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 28, 2021
USDA awards $17,161,128 to Mississippi school meal programs
These funds will aid in disruptions in the supply chain. Earlier this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department of Agriculture will provide up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal with the challenges of supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic. Over…
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Frank Corder
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December 28, 2021
Mississippi COVID hospitalizations up 78 over 5-day Christmas holiday reporting period
Available hospital beds up 146 over same period, but there are 16 less ICU beds open across the state as 8 COVID patients enter critical care. On Monday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) released its updated COVID case counts, showing 7,058 cases over a 5 day period from December 22 to December 26,…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 27, 2021
High commodity prices in 2021 pushed Mississippi agriculture to a sharp increase in total value
Mississippi agriculture reaches a record high, estimated $8.33 billion. Last week, researchers from the Mississippi State University’s Extension Service stated that agriculture’s estimated value has risen 19% from 2020 and the value is back to the high levels seen in 2012-2014. Commissioner Andy Gipson posted on Twitter that though MS Agriculture set a record high production value…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 27, 2021
MDAH launches family genealogy fellowships
Fellowships are a part of a year-long initiative in 2022 to expand understanding of the Great Migration. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced that they will be offering fellowships to individuals who want to research their family’s connection to Mississippi at the state archives, gathering oral histories, and holding a series 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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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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