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October 20, 2021
SALTER: Opal Austin, “Mama O” to many, finally reunited with beloved WWII hero husband
By: Sid Salter The death of Mrs. Opal Wilkes Austin on Saturday at age 99 was not unexpected and represented for her and those who loved her somewhat of a relief. “Miss Opal” lived a big life. Her circle in life was wide, encompassing, and inclusive. As a small-town physician’s wife and nurse, she brought…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 19, 2021
Wicker Receives Maritime Champion Award
National Association of Waterfront Employers Recognizes Miss. Senator for Support of Marine Terminals, Ports U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today received the Maritime Champion Award for 2021 from the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE). The award is given annually to members of Congress…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 19, 2021
Hyde-Smith: Dem’s FY2022 appropriations bills are an affront to national defense, border security, sanctity of life
Sen. Hyde-Smith urges Senate Dems to abandon bills U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith criticized Democrats on the Senate Appropriations Committee for moving unilaterally on FY2022 appropriations bills that are blatantly partisan, shortchange national defense, and eliminate long-held provisions prevent the use of taxpayer dollars for abortions. “The Democrats’ approach to completing the FY2022 appropriations process is…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 19, 2021
Former Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Council member sentenced to prison for wire fraud
Roderick Bell pled guilty on June 29, 2021, to wire fraud. A former member of the Tribal Council for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for wire fraud, announced Acting United States Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 18, 2021
Auditor’s Office Arrests Former Bookkeeper, College Dean in Multimillion-Dollar Workforce Development Fraud Case
Auditor demands $2.3 million back from college, business owners Today State Auditor Shad White announced Eureda “Edie” Washington and Joe Lowder have been indicted for defrauding the state’s Workforce Enhancement Training (WET) program. Special Agents separately delivered demand letters to Washington, Lowder, and two other individuals – Jennifer and David Schock – who do not…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 18, 2021
Commissioner Gipson signs order to prevent vaccine mandates throughout MDAC
“I am hopeful and confident other conservative leaders in Mississippi will do the same,” said Gipson. On Monday, Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that he signed a new policy called the Commissioner’s Order Securing the Personal Healthcare Freedom of All MDAC Employees, Contractors, Promoters, Guests and Visitors. This policy…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 15, 2021
MCRAE: A No-Strings-Attached Economic Stimulus
By: Treasurer David McRae Nearly every receipt you get this year is a little higher than it was last year. The cost of groceries is up 3 percent from 2020. Gas prices haven’t been this high since 2014. And a new car now costs, on average, $45,000 – equivalent to the median annual household income…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 14, 2021
Auditor’s Office Arrests former Volunteer Fire Department Chief for Embezzlement
Fire department secretary also arrested for alleged $30,000 embezzlement Today State Auditor Shad White announced former Red Banks Volunteer Fire Department (RBVFD) Chief Mark Hanna and Linda Mannon, a former RBVFD secretary, have been arrested in Marshall County after they were both indicted for embezzlement. Special Agents presented both Hanna and Mannon with separate demand…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 14, 2021
Hyde-Smith announces $10.9 million in USDA funds for water & wastewater upgrades in rural Mississippi
DeSoto, Grenada, Perry and Pike Counties receive USDA Rural Development Loan/Grant Awards for projects. Today, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the approval of $10.9 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development funding to improve water and wastewater systems for four rural Mississippi communities. Projects in DeSoto, Grenada, Perry, and Pike counties will benefit from…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 14, 2021
Mississippi Dept. of Education seeks 12.56% budget increase as student population declines over 5%
MDE is requesting $3 billion for FY 2023 from state lawmakers. As Mississippi lawmakers begin to craft the next fiscal year’s state budget, members of the Joint Legislative Budget committee heard from representatives of nearly a dozen agencies in September. Agency representatives presented what they project their budget needs will be for FY 2023, as…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 14, 2021
“Skip the Line” program receives national attention with award
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s “Skip the Line” program was selected as an award recipient in the Center for Digital Government’s annual Government Experience Awards. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety received the prestigious recognition for the seamless use of emerging technology and people-first delivery of digital government solutions to improve service delivery and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 14, 2021
AG Fitch files response brief in abortion case
On Wednesday, Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a response brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In her brief she reiterates the need to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey and return abortion policymaking to the people. “Finally forced…
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Frank Corder
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May 6, 2026
Speaker White names House Select Committees to tackle property taxes, school consolidation, redistricting, more
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Daniel Tyson
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May 6, 2026
Job training life-affirming for inmates in MAGCOR programs
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 6, 2026
State agencies team up to promote maternal mental health care
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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May 6, 2026
Canton Flea Market returns for 62nd year
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 6, 2026
A word to children
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Meredith Biesinger
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May 5, 2026
Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio
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Christy Hovanetz
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May 6, 2026
Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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May 5, 2026
Mississippi faces pressure to redistrict before congressional midterms, but also real world constraints
Opinion
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Susan Crabtree
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May 1, 2026
U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree
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