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September 9, 2020
SALTER: Julia Reed cast a long, consequential, and complicated shadow over the New South
By: Sid Salter It’s difficult to think of Julia Reed without hearing her raspy, smoky voice – sort of an odd cross between Lauren Bacall and the sound a farrier’s rasp makes on the hooves of a draft horse. When she laughed, it was earthy, twangy, and honest. A skillful writer, editor, author, entertainer, media…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 8, 2020
MS Veterans Affairs: September is suicide awareness and prevention month
Executive Director Stacey Pickering of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs took to social media on Tuesday to discuss suicide awareness and prevention. “Today 22 Military personnel and veterans will commit suicide. These are the latest statistics from the Veterans Affairs Administration,” said Pickering. “Unfortunately Mississippi’s statistics track in line when you adjust per capital.” As an…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 8, 2020
Commissioner Sean Tindell and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau announce “Skip the Line” program
Governor Tate Reeves said, “It just didn’t work right for the people of Mississippi. It was frustrating, confusing, and slow. Today, we’re announcing some new efforts to change that. It will help Mississippians to skip the line and get in-and-out quickly. That helps with COVID-19 safety. It’s also just better. It treats the people of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 8, 2020
World War II Veteran Surprised with Bronze Star on 100th Birthday
Miss. Senator Helps Veteran’s Family Secure Recognition for American Hero In a surprise ceremony held Monday, Ridgeland resident and World War II U.S. Army veteran Billups H. (Bill) Allen received the Bronze Star Medal, the service’s fourth highest award. Monday was also Allen’s 100th birthday. Mr. Allen’s family released a statement announcing the award. “The family…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 8, 2020
WATCH: Gov. Reeves daily update on COVID-19 response
“As Mississippi fights coronavirus, we are also working to fix broken parts of your government. For too long, Drivers Service Bureaus have been a mess. Today, we are announcing new ways for Mississippians to skip the line and get the service and respect they deserve,” said Governor Tate Reeves. Commissioner Sean Tindell and the Mississippi…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 8, 2020
MDA: Navistar Defense investing in West Point operations, adding 500 new jobs
Military vehicle manufacturer Navistar Defense, LLC is increasing employment in West Point by adding 500 new jobs. The company also is investing $8 million to upgrade its facility. “Navistar Defense’s decision to add hundreds of new jobs for the people of Clay County is a strong testament to our state’s business climate and our dedicated, skilled…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 8, 2020
MDAH Awarded NPS Grant to Ensure Return of Tribal Ancestors
The National Park Service has awarded $88,822 to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) to support efforts to return the Native American human remains in its archaeological collections to present-day Tribes. MDAH will use the money to hire a new collections manager, provide paid internships for Tribal partners, purchase equipment, and provide staff…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 2, 2020
SALTER: State’s high court right to reject egregious ‘bite mark’ evidence in Death Row case
By: Sid Salter A decade ago, I was writing about what I saw as a crisis in Mississippi’s death investigation system. Last week, the state Supreme Court took an essential step toward facing up to a system that remained broken for decades in the case of Death Row inmate Eddie Lee Howard Jr. During my…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 1, 2020
NFIB Industry-Specific Report: Small Business Economy Update
Small businesses in the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries The NFIB Research Center released a Small Business Economic Trends Industry-specific survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. NFIB released a previous quarterly report in May 2020. “Small businesses are working hard to stay open while they continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic,” says Holly Wade, NFIB Director of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 1, 2020
The 2020-21 College Savings Enrollment Period Opens
Treasurer David McRae today announced the 2020-21 enrollment period for Mississippi’s prepaid college tuition program is now open. A Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) plan allows families to lock in tuition rates and prepay their child’s tuition fees. Enrollment is open from September 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021. To learn more, visit Treasury.MS.gov/MPACT. “Typically…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 1, 2020
Mississippi Medicaid increases reimbursement rate for emergency ground ambulance services
Working in cooperation with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) is increasing the reimbursement rate for emergency ground ambulance transportation. Previously these rates were calculated at 70% of the Medicare rate. A collaborative agreement with MSDH will make it possible for those reimbursements to be calculated at 100%…
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2020
CORDER: If voter lawsuit plaintiffs can go grocery shopping, why can’t they just go vote?
From the beginning of the pandemic, Democrats have used the public health concerns to invent the demand for no excuse mail-in voting in states like Mississippi where the traditional absentee voting system is alive and well. Never mind that thousands have marched in close contact in street protests across the nation for months, while the…
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Daniel Tyson
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March 11, 2025
Advocates rally for legislation aimed at providing better care for rape victims that died in Senate
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 11, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: March 11, 2025
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2025
Five candidates qualify for Senate District 18 special election
Business
Business
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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
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 11, 2025
Discover Mississippi: Spring Break in the ‘Sip
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 11, 2025
Are you satisfied?
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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March 10, 2025
Can Jans’ Bulldogs make a deep March run?
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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
Opinion
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Charlie Bufalino
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February 28, 2025
Charter schools in Mississippi are working: Let’s give more families the opportunity
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