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Anne Summerhays
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January 7, 2022
Medical Marijuana bill expected to be considered by Mississippi Legislature next week
The main sticking point as of late has been the amount of product allowed to patients at any one time, something lawmakers don’t expect to change despite Governor Reeves’ urging. When the 2022 legislative session gaveled in on Tuesday, lawmakers were met with a plethora of important issues to discuss before they Sine Die, perhaps…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 7, 2022
Miss. Dept. of Corrections to hold rapid hire event at Mississippi State Penitentiary
In the next couple of days, interested applicants can attend a variety of hiring events around the State. The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is hosting a rapid hire event on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in an effort to recruit individuals for a variety of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 6, 2022
Baxter Kruger Appointed as Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security
“Director Kruger’s background, including his extensive legal and military experience, makes him an excellent addition,” said Commissioner Tindell. Today Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Baxter Kruger to Director of the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security. Prior to joining the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, Kruger served as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)…
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Frank Corder
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January 6, 2022
WATERS: How has National Council for the Social Studies influenced new MDE standards?
Submitted by Kacee Waters Public concern rightly comes from the mention of NCSS as resource for new curriculum, says public school mom and Ocean Springs School Board member. There has been much concern expressed as of late over the Mississippi Department of Education’s new social studies standards. MDE developed and adopted similar social studies standards…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 6, 2022
Mary Dukes Appointed as Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory
Dukes has over 24 years of experience and has served in both the public and private sectors. On Thursday, Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced the appointment of Mary Dukes to Director of the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory. The Mississippi Forensics Laboratory provides forensic services to law enforcement agencies throughout the state, with laboratories located in…
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Frank Corder
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January 5, 2022
Miss. Dept. of Education will hold hearing on new social studies curriculum following public outcry
Concerns over MDE using resources from National Council for the Social Studies, an avid supporter of Critical Race Theory, prompts public hearing on new curricula. Following calls for a hearing by parents and other interested parties, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced that it will hold a public hearing about proposed revisions to…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 5, 2022
Congressional Redistricting to hit Mississippi House floor Thursday
The plan was passed out of both chambers’ Rules committees on Wednesday. Qualifying for 2022 midterms is already underway. The Mississippi House Rules Committee unanimously passed the Congressional Redistricting plan put forward by the Joint Legislative Redistricting Committee out of committee today. The plan is to have the full House consider HB 384 on Thursday.…
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Frank Corder
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January 5, 2022
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Challenge to Biden COVID Vaccine Mandates on Friday
Mississippi Governor Reeves hopeful Justices will issue a stay, ultimately strike down the federal mandates. The U.S. Supreme Court is returning earlier than expected to take up the challenges to President Joe Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates on health care workers and private businesses that employ 100 or more workers. The Justices will meet Friday, January…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 5, 2022
Hosemann anticipates Mississippi Senate will have a tax relief bill this session, not a “tax swap” bill
The Lt. Governor’s comments align more with Governor Reeves than Speaker Gunn. Over the last year, there has been a question of whether or not Mississippi will join the trend of states lowering and cutting taxes. However, it is unclear if Governor Tate Reeves, Speaker Philip Gunn, and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann can find a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 5, 2022
SALTER: Federal prosecutor James Tucker stood tall challenging Mississippi’s corruption
Submitted by Sid Salter “Tucker was a man of impeccable personal and professional integrity and battled corruption with courage, vigor, and a sense of moral outrage.” When retired federal prosecutor James B. Tucker died on Dec. 28 at the age of 82, the cause of justice and the rule of law in Mississippi lost a…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 4, 2022
Hyde-Smith highlights $2.77 million in DOJ grants for six Mississippi school districts
The award will go towards violence reduction initiatives in the school districts. Today, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) highlighted highlighted the DOJ’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services approval of more than $2.77 million in School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grants for six Mississippi school districts. The DOJ’s award will go towards violence reduction initiatives in…
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Frank Corder
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January 4, 2022
Hosemann seeks to flip the script on Medicaid Expansion
The Mississippi Lt. Governor wants to explore how the state can provide health care for “working Mississippians” even as Governor Reeves, Speaker Gunn remain opposed. In a press gaggle following the opening of the 2022 legislative session, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann gave a passionate defense for the state seeking to provide health care for working…
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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
News
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions
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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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
Culture
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Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 18, 2026
Gracious gratitude
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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