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May 20, 2020
SALTER: Reopening of state’s casinos signal a major boost to lagging state tax revenues
By: Sid Salter Mississippi’s current leadership is taking a page from the state’s not-so-distant past by making the state’s gaming industry one of the first enterprises to be allowed to reopen as the state tries to come out from under the COVID-19 quarantine. Why? Jobs and tax revenues. The American Gaming Association reported total direct,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 19, 2020
WATCH: Reeves releases guidelines for safe in person worship services
Today, Governor Tate Reeves released social distancing and sanitation guidelines for in-person worship services to safely resume across Mississippi. Consulting with Dr. Thomas Dobbs and our state health officials, Governor Reeves developed guidelines for worship leaders and their congregations to join together to practice their faiths while continuing to help protect public health and flatten…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 19, 2020
Casinos set to reopen before the weekend under health guidelines
The Mississippi Gaming Commission announced last week that casinos would be reopening under strict health guidelines on May 21 at 8:00 a.m. “It’s really good news that we are allowed to reopen and we are very gracious for that we are going to do our very best to make our guests feel safe,” said Larry…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 19, 2020
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces April Transfer to the State
Yesterday, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its April transfer of $9,709,843.36 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $47.2 million since launch on November 25, 2019. “We are pleased to be able continue to raise funds to benefit…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 18, 2020
WATSON: Contingency plan for November election
By: Secretary of State Michael Watson During these unprecedented times, I am grateful for all of the essential workers and volunteers who are providing access to food, healthcare, and supplies. The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced us to provide vital services and take care of those in need using very limited resources. As expected, Mississippians…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 18, 2020
Transportation Commission awards lottery proceeds
The Mississippi Transportation Commission this week awarded the first seven pavement restoration projects funded by lottery proceeds. “MDOT is so appreciative of the legislature for designating a portion of the lottery proceeds to Mississippi’s maintenance needs. These funds will help MDOT ensure our highways stay safe for the traveling public,” Commissioner Tom King, Chair, Mississippi Transportation…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2020
Hyde-Smith honors fallen Mississippi officers in Police Week tribute
Miss. Senator Commends All Law Enforcement for Dedication, Bravery U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement commemorating Mississippi police officers who died in the line of service in 2019 as part of National Police Week commemorations, which have been disrupted this year by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hyde-Smith remembered the four Mississippi officers, who…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 14, 2020
OP-ED: Speed up Mississippi
By: Todd “Ike” Kiefer The current Coronavirus crisis reveals how desperately Mississippi needs universal access to distance learning and telemedicine (DLT). We are a very rural state with a population of only 30 people per square mile outside of our few cities. Our schools, clinics, universities, hospitals, and private practitioners have largely stepped up to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2020
Jackie Turner talks unemployment claims during COVID-19 pandemic with Y’all Politics
Executive Director Jackie Turner of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security spoke with Y’all Politics about the current state of MDES and massive amount of unemployment claims they have received. Before the COVID pandemic hit, Turner said Mississippi was seeing an exceptionally good economy, which meant lower amounts of unemployment claims. “We were seeing about…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 13, 2020
SALTER: Gubernatorial powers changed little since adoption of the state’s 1890 constitution
By: Sid Salter So a Mississippi governor and the state’s Legislature disagree over constitutional powers and responsibilities when it comes to how the state utilizes and expends the $1.25 billion in funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. For those familiar with the state’s history, is that development particularly shocking…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 12, 2020
Jackson Mayor implements city wide curfew amidst businesses reopening
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba implemented a city wide curfew during his Tuesday press conference. This decision comes in tandem with businesses reopening on May 15 after the shelter at home order he extended for the city expires. Businesses will be reopening under new regulations, that have not been posted. Lumumba said those will be available…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 12, 2020
Mississippi Public Service Commission Holds May Docket Meeting
Short-term Extension of Disconnection Moratorium; Temporary Rate Reduction for Entergy Customers The Mississippi Public Service Commission conducted the monthly docket meeting Tuesday to discuss pending matters on the docket. The meeting was held telephonically to comply with Executive Order 1466 and state and federal social distancing guidelines. One of the agenda items taken up by…
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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
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 10, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: March 10, 2025
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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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