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Sarah Ulmer
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February 10, 2021
Bill of the Day: Prohibit cities and counties from restricting concealed carry
A bill authored in the House would prevent any city or county from prohibiting or restricting the concealed carry of a firearm by an individual. HB 634 protects citizens’ rights to carry a firearm. Mississippi law already states that any person who is eligible to legally carry a firearm may also carry concealed without a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 10, 2021
SALTER: The future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding will substantially impact state’s Ingalls shipyard
The numbers are full of contradictions when one considers the future of U.S. Navy shipbuilding and the impact that industry has on our nation and state. Let’s dive in, so to speak. First, let’s look at the global merchant fleet. What is that? Oil tankers, container ships, general cargo carriers, and other so-called “bulk carriers.”…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 10, 2021
Corrections Reform, Transparency in Appropriations Among Legislation Approved by Mississippi Senate
Legislation passed by the Mississippi Senate today included: Senate Bill 2839, authored by Chairman Josh Harkins, which revises the SMART Business Act to provide grants to faculty and staff at universities to develop prototypes for market. The SMART Business Act was originally passed to encourage better relationships between businesses and institutions of higher learning to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 9, 2021
Lt. Governor’s State Board of Education, Charter School Authorizer Board Appointees Unanimously Confirmed by Mississippi Senate
The Mississippi Senate today unanimously confirmed Dr. Ronnie L. McGehee of Madison and Kimberly Remak of Olive Branch to the State Board of Education and Charter School Authorizer Board, respectively. Both were appointed by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. McGehee, whose term on the State Board will end in July 2028, is the current Executive Director…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 9, 2021
Mississippi mourns loss of The Supremes singer, Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson, a Greenville native and founder of famed vocal group The Supremes, has passed away at the age of 76. Wilson’s publicist said she “passed away suddenly” at her home in Nevada on Monday and no cause of death was noted. Wilson met fellow singers Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown in Chicago,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 9, 2021
Bill of the Day: TANF beneficiaries could see an increase in monthly amount
A bill that originated in the Senate and has already moved through committee and passed on the floor is now set to be transmitted over to the House for discussion. SB 2759, which was authored by Senator Joey Fillingane, would increase the monthly amount that Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) beneficiaries from $110 for…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2021
Medicaid tech bills make their way through the Legislature with major changes ahead
Any day now, lawmakers in each chamber could be taking up their version of the Medicaid Technical Amendments bill on the floor. SB 2799 authored by Senator Kevin Blackwell (R) and HB 1008 offered by Rep. Joey Hood (R) are said to be relatively similar in nature this year, at least at this point. The…
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Frank Corder
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February 8, 2021
Mississippi leaders, First Lady Biden celebrate Sarah Thomas in Super Bowl LV
Mississippi leaders took to social media in the lead up to Super Bowl LV to recognize Pascagoula native Sarah Thomas, the first female to officiate in the big game. Here is what they were saying: Governor Tate Reeves Sarah Thomas, a Pascagoula native who lives in MS, will be the first female to referee a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 5, 2021
Revenue reports stay high at 14.31% over sine die estimates in January 2021
Despite worries from lawmakers that the first months of the year would be low, collections are way up for FY 2021 and January. Total revenue collections for the month of January FY 2021 are $121,009,993 or 30.21% above the sine die revenue estimate. Fiscal YTD revenue collections through January 2021 are $446,283,343 or 14.31% above…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 5, 2021
Dixie National Celebrates the Life of Longtime Rodeo Performer Lecile Harris with Memorial Processional at State Fairgrounds
Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a memorial processional for the late Lecile Harris, professional rodeo clown and longtime performer at the Dixie National Rodeo, on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The processional around the State Fairgrounds will include family members…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 4, 2021
Limitations on Optometrists and Nurse Practitioners could be removed by Mississippi Legislature
The House of Representatives took up two bills on Wednesday pertaining to the way Mississippians receive medical care. HB 1302 pertains to the scope of practice for optometrists. The bill would allow for optometrists who have the proper education and professional competence to examine, diagnose, manage and treat conditions and diseases of the eye and…
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2021
Component maker Edelbrock fleeing California to set up shop in Olive Branch, Mississippi
Edelbrock is joining with Comp Performance Group to form one of the largest conglomerates in the performance industry, according to Hagerty Media, and the new facility to house the unified headquarters and operations for the two will be seated in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Edelbrock is the manufacturer of some of the most popular performance aftermarket…
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2025
Thompson says “Orange Jesus” is in charge of White House, claims Musk and DOGE are national security threats
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2025
MDHS challenges federal penalty over misused TANF funds
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 12, 2025
US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
Culture
Culture
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Ben Smith
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March 12, 2025
Suck de head, pinch de tail
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 12, 2025
A place reserved for you
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 11, 2025
Discover Mississippi: Spring Break in the ‘Sip
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 12, 2025
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 5, 2025
Bird flu a dire concern to Mississippi’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
Opinion
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James McHale
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March 4, 2025
Maximizing Mississippi’s higher ed ROI requires better data and inclusive financial aid
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