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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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Magnolia Tribune
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February 3, 2021
SALTER: Jewish legal scholar’s memoir recalls 1970s sojourn from the Bronx to Mississippi
By: Sid Salter Professor Howard Ball, the distinguished political science scholar, first came into my orbit on Friday, Sept. 10, 1976, when he was 39 and I was 17 during my senior year of high school. The burly, bearded Ball was part of a high school football officiating crew calling a game between the Philadelphia…
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Frank Corder
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February 1, 2021
State Treasurer McRae wants you to reclaim cash on National Unclaimed Property
State Treasurer David McRae joined Y’all Politics on Monday to highlight the State Treasury’s efforts to have Mississippians reclaim their cash through the Unclaimed Property program. February 1st is National Unclaimed Property Day, and 1 in 10 people have unclaimed property. Unclaimed property is money Mississippians have that has gone unclaimed for 5 or more…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 27, 2021
Senate offers Medical Cannabis Act in an attempt to overshadow Initiative 65 program
Since the passage of Initiative 65 on the ballot in November, with over 75 percent of Mississippians showing favor to a medical marijuana program in the state, lawmakers and officials have begun to work out the details of the new program. However, there are still holes within the amendment that will make its way into…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 27, 2021
SALTER: Remembering Sylvia Howell Krebs: A woman of talent, substance and curiosity
By: Sid Salter Earlier this month, a gentle, intellectual giant died and it’s likely that few among her university colleagues and friends in Douglasville, Georgia knew they were in the presence of a Hall of Fame athlete. Just as likely, many residents of Sylvia’s hometown of Forest, Mississippi, were unaware that she was a renowned…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 26, 2021
Minority Leader Sen. Simmons gives response to State of the State address
Senator Derrick Simmons offered the Democratic response to Governor Tate Reeves’ State of the State address. This is a customary action made by the opposite party of the Governor’s affiliation. (Jump to 29:00 to watch Sen. Simmons comments) Good afternoon. My name is Derrick T. Simmons. It is my great honor to represent the Mississippi…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 15, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: May 15, 2025
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
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May 14, 2025
House Republicans pull an all-nighter on Trump’s tax bill. There’s more work to do
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Steve Peoples, Associated Press
, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
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May 14, 2025
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 15, 2025
HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2025
Nissan says Canton factory strategically important as company announces workforce reductions
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 15, 2025
Be sure
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M.C. Reid
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May 14, 2025
Pascagoula sailor Nelson Walker sets out for solo circumnavigation aboard Persimmon
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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May 14, 2025
It all begins with a song: The heart of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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May 14, 2025
MS Gaming: Legislative standoff over off-premises online sports betting continues
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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May 12, 2025
Bad energy policy represents risk to ratepayers
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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May 11, 2025
State still hugs bottom as education advances
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