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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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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2022
Accelerate MS leads planning process for State’s Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Plan
Mississippi has opted to submit a Combined Plan to meet the requirements of the WIOA. Accelerate MS is leading the state planning process for Mississippi’s 2022 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan. The WIOA plan outlines Mississippi’s proposed vision for a connected and efficient workforce system. In 2020, Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith cosponsor resolution to end nationwide mask mandate for Head Start students
If enacted, the resolution would nullify a HHS interim final rule. On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined their Republican Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution to nullify a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interim final rule (IFR) that places mandates on Head Start programs across the country.…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 15, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith join effort to reopen U.S. Capitol and Senate buildings to visitors
Senators cosponsor resolution saying restricted access is ‘illogical & unacceptable’ as the nation reopens from COVID constraints Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) announced they have cosponsored a resolution supporting the reopening of the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Senate buildings. Senate office buildings and the spaces within the U.S. Capitol under Senate…
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Frank Corder
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February 15, 2022
PSC Commissioner Maxwell previews release of Public Utilities Infrastructure Review report
The Southern District Commissioner also notes his hesitancy in adopting an updated net metering rule due to consumer rate increase concerns. Watch the interview. Southern District Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell, chairman of the PSC, joined Y’all Politics on Tuesday to preview the release of a Public Utilities Infrastructure Review report completed at the behest…
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Jack Brook, Associated Press
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June 19, 2026
Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 19, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: June 19, 2026
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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June 19, 2026
Anderson’s Bakery: Pascagoula’s sweetest tradition for 50 Years
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Alistair Begg
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June 19, 2026
Why the delay?
Culture
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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
Opinion
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
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