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Frank Corder
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August 7, 2020
Nominations for the 4th Annual Mississippi Top 50 Awards Now Open
Mississippi is graced with tremendous talent in government, the political sphere, business, media and culture. The Mississippi Top 50 Awards were created to recognize those that help move the conversation in Mississippi forward, either by virtue of their position or their talents. Those honored are judged to be the most influential leaders in the state…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 6, 2020
Secretary of State Warns New Businesses of Ongoing “Certificate of Existence” Scams
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office continues to receive reports from the business community regarding a company using the fictitious name, MS Certificate Service. According to customers, the company is soliciting misleading “2020 Certificate of Existence Request Forms” (see image below) to businesses, particularly new businesses, throughout Mississippi. Our office issued a notice about the MS Certificate Service…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 5, 2020
SALTER: Dueling medical marijuana initiatives: All voter initiatives face a hard road in Mississippi
By: Sid Salter Mississippi voters will face the question of legalized medical marijuana use on a broader scale on the November ballot. Medical marijuana is already legal in Mississippi in the narrowest of senses. Legal, yes. Available? Not really. Former Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed Mississippi’s very narrow current medical marijuana bill into law in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 3, 2020
MDAH shares link for flag design submissions for public viewing
Members of the State Flag Commission are now reviewing over 2,000 flag design submissions that were sent to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. While they select their top 25 in Round One, MDAH has made the submissions available to be viewed by the public. YOU CAN VIEW SUBMISSIONS HERE Members of the Commission…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 3, 2020
Ashley Furniture increasing capacity, adding jobs in Verona and Saltillo
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is expanding operations at its facilities in Verona and Saltillo. The expansions represent a combined corporate investment of $22 million and will create a total of 130 jobs across the two facilities. “For years, Ashley Furniture has been a prominent employer in North Mississippi, with thousands of Mississippians in the region producing high-quality furniture and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 3, 2020
MDAC to Distribute Second Round of Farmers to Families Food Boxes at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will distribute 1,400 dairy boxes to the public at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, on Friday, August 7, at 9:00 a.m. as part of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. “The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is honored to be a part of the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 30, 2020
MSU Extension Offices Now Accepting Unsolicited Seeds Drop Off
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that residents receiving unsolicited packages of seeds from China, or any foreign country, can now drop off the seeds at the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Office located in their county. “I want to thank MSU Director of Extension Dr. Gary Jackson and the MSU Extension…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2020
Tax-free weekend coming up in Mississippi
This weekend, Mississippians can participate in back-to-school shopping tax-free. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31st and ending at midnight Saturday, August 1st shoppers can save on the seven percent state sales tax on certain items. This can also include items purchased online. Goods purchased under $100 per item included in state tax-free include:…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2020
SALTER: A genuine political change agent, activist Charles Evers was a walking contradiction
By: Sid Salter Charles Evers, who died last week at the age of 97, changed Mississippi politics in ways that are profound and enduring. Yet Evers was for most of his life a walking contradiction in both his public and private lives. Civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King – with whom Evers later…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 24, 2020
MDE announces districts will finalize start of the year plans by July 31
All Mississippi school districts will finalize plans for the start of the new school year by July 31. State law requires Mississippi schools to operate 180 days each school year, with the school year ending by June 30. By law, school districts are in charge of setting their school calendars, including the first and last…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2020
SALTER: Filthy lucre? U.S. coin circulation shortage makes my penny stash look better and better
By: Sid Salter I have a huge old six-gallon glass water bottle that I inherited from my father. I use it for the same purpose that he did – as a container for pennies. Our grandchildren are fascinated by the large glass bottle containing my treasure much as I was over a half-century ago when…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
“Mississippi’s CIO” Craig Orgeron announces retirement, Michele Blocker named interim Executive Director
Dr. Craig Orgeron, MS Department of Information Technology Services Executive Director, announced today his upcoming retirement from the agency effective August 7, 2020. Dr. Orgeron began his service at ITS in 1997 following distinguished service in the United States Air Force as a Communications-Computer Systems Officer, receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal and the National…
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2025
Five candidates qualify for Senate District 18 special election
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Frank Corder
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March 10, 2025
Groundbreaking held for new MSU Northern Gulf Aquatic Seafood Lab in Jackson County
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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March 10, 2025
Wall Street’s sell-off gets worse as worries build about the economy
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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Parrish Alford
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March 10, 2025
Can Jans’ Bulldogs make a deep March run?
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 10, 2025
The weight of a wedding
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 10, 2025
Polluted by holy motives?
Opinion
Opinion
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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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