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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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Sarah Ulmer
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July 22, 2021
AG Fitch files brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health abortion ban case
SCOTUS could hear the case by the end of the year. Thursday, Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States which defended the right of the people to pass laws that will protect the unborn as well as women’s health. The brief was filed in the Dobbs v.…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2021
Mississippi’s 2021 sales tax-free weekend will begin Friday, July 30
The Sales Tax Holiday will run through Saturday, July 31. Mississippi maintains a sales tax holiday each summer as back to school preparations heat up. The 2021 Mississippi tax-free holiday will take place from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30, to midnight Saturday, July 31. These no-tax days offer a prime opportunity to stock up on…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2021
USM’s Gulf Blue initiative looks to improve blue economy in South Mississippi
The Gulf Blue initiative is assured to bring “Big Ideas Out of the Blue.” Gulf Blue, an initiative through the University of Southern Mississippi, is expected to capitalize on the coast’s geography and maritime resources, further positioning the Mississippi Gulf Coast to lead the development of world-changing innovation. Today, USM announced the Gulf Blue innovation…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 22, 2021
Alleged teacher union leader embezzlement in Mississippi sparks federal lawsuit
The American Federation of Teachers-Mississippi (AFT-MS) has accused their national counterparts of covering up self dealing with local chapter. The American Federation of Teachers-Mississippi chapter claims that the national AFT (affiliated with the AFL-CIO) helped cover up the questionable financial transactions of funds by the Jackson Federation of Teachers (JFT) and JFT President Dr. Akemi…
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Frank Corder
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October 13, 2025
FBI seeks tips as investigation into Leland mass shooting continues
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Frank Corder
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October 13, 2025
Coast restoration projects under review ahead of 2026 legislative session
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Daniel Tyson
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October 13, 2025
Senate study committee looks at insurance market, health care delivery in Mississippi
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Culture
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Robert St. John
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October 13, 2025
In the blood
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Matt Friedeman
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October 13, 2025
Cheap and Christian
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Alistair Begg
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October 13, 2025
Weeping, pleading and speaking
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Russ Latino
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October 13, 2025
Lawmakers’ School Choice Dilemma: Side with Donald Trump and Mississippi parents or side with the Southern Poverty Law Center
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George Malvaney
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October 13, 2025
I threw away my freedom to extremism. Political violence will cost you the same
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Russ Latino
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October 13, 2025
Here’s to Columbus: European settlement of the Americas was a good thing on net
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