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Frank Corder
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January 25, 2022
Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban case draws support from new Republican Administration in Virginia
Governor Youngkin, AG Miyares sign on to back Mississippi’s position before SCOTUS. Following the inauguration of new Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin and the swearing in of new Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares in Virginia, the state has reversed its position in the Mississippi 15-week abortion case being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court and has…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 24, 2022
MDOT Executive Director Brad White talks Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, MDOT updates
White says that MDOT faces staffing, funding challenges. On Monday, Brad White, Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director, spoke at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum. White discussed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and updated attendees on the status of MDOT. White said that the thing that helped MDOT tremendously was the Legislature recognizing the…
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Frank Corder
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January 21, 2022
Governor Reeves following MS Senate vote: “Critical Race Theory must be kept out of our classrooms”
Reeves wants students to receive an education free from the radical, divisive ideology of CRT. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has said he is adamantly opposed to Critical Race Theory “sneaking into our curriculums in the state of Mississippi.” This past summer, Reeves said he was prepared to sign legislation to prevent it from being taught…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 21, 2022
Mississippi Senate’s $210 million Teacher Pay Plan passes 35-0
SB 2444 passed without a single vote by the chamber’s Black Caucus as they walked off the floor following debate on an anti-CRT. On Friday, the Mississippi Senate passed SB 2444, a $210 million plan aimed at raising teacher pay. The 35-0 vote came after the chamber’s Black Caucus walked off the floor prior to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 21, 2022
Mississippi Legislature takes on Critical Race Theory in public schools
The bill passed in the state Senate seeks to ensure no curriculum is taught that promotes the superiority of one race or group over another. Mississippi legislators are turning their focus to Critical Race Theory (CRT) curriculum and whether or not it has a place in state public school education. For some Senators, that answer…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 21, 2022
State Board of Education approves five new early learning collaboratives to serve pre-K 4-year-olds
The five new ELCs will serve 840 pre-K 4-year-olds in eight new classrooms and 34 existing classrooms The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted Jan. 20, to add five new early learning collaboratives (ELC) to the current list of 18 to provide high-quality early childhood education pre-K programs to 4-year-old students. The ELC expansion…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 21, 2022
Wicker, colleagues introduce bill to arm Ukraine against Russia
The legislation follows Senator Wicker, six other Senators’ visit to Kyiv where they met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Thursday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), introduced the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act. The bill seeks to protect Ukrainian civilians from a…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 21, 2022
Mississippi Senate bills propose allocation of American Rescue Act Plan funds to agencies, departments
Submitted bills provide funds to the Dept. of Child Protective Services, MEMA, National Guard, and Department of Mental Health. After the fall meetings of the Mississippi Senate ARPA Subcommittee, legislation has been filed regarding the suggested allocation of the $1.8 billion in The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds being sent to the state from…
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2022
Municipal League comes out against MS House version of Medical Marijuana bill
If the House zoning change stands, some cities may feel their only option to protect property values is to opt out of having medical marijuana all together, MML Executive Director says. The Mississippi Municipal League (MML) is sending messages to its member elected officials representing cities and towns across the state asking them to contact…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 20, 2022
Mississippi State Board of Education allows hybrid scheduling during COVID-19 surge
The hybrid scheduling option is available through March 11, 2022. Today, the Mississippi State Board of Education announced that if needed, school districts will be able to use hybrid scheduling to minimize the current spread of COVID-19. The hybrid scheduling option can only be used to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and will be available through…
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2022
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants UMMC $3 million in ARPA funds aimed at health care worker retention
The funds are to be used to reduce burnout and promote mental health and wellness among health care workforce. The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is being granted $2,955,746 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help health care organizations establish, improve, or expand evidence-informed programs and practices to promote mental health and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 20, 2022
57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show Officially Kicks-Off Today
The Dixie National Rodeo takes place February 11 through February 13, and February 16 through February 19 in the Coliseum. Today, the 57th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show officially gets underway at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, beginning with the Dixie National Horse and Mule Color Bonanza Show. “We are excited to kick-off the Dixie National Livestock…
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Frank Corder
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September 1, 2026
Barnett resigns from Mississippi Senate
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 1, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: September 1, 2026
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 31, 2026
State argues Fifth Circuit should remand Mississippi’s anti-DEI law case to different judge
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 27, 2026
Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 1, 2026
A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 1, 2026
The valley of decision
Culture
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Robert St. John
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August 31, 2026
A lifetime along the panhandle
Opinion
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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September 1, 2026
Energy Wars: Attack of the drones
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 28, 2026
Reports of Mississippi momentum are true
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
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