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Sarah Ulmer
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August 11, 2021
Mississippi Book Festival cancels August 2021 event
The Mississippi Book Festival announced today it has cancelled the in-person event scheduled for Saturday, August 21. According to Holly Lange, the Festival’s Executive Director, “We are disappointed to have come so close to the finish line, but growing concern and cancellations from many of the authors and panelists scheduled to attend has led our…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 11, 2021
SALTER: Public health care expansion push in Mississippi remains a highly partisan conundrum
By: Sid Salter Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann used his Neshoba County Fair political speaking time to kick the political ant hill of making public health care more affordable and accessible in Mississippi. “The time for simply saying ‘no’ to our options for working Mississippians has passed,” Hosemann said in a speech prepared for delivery…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 10, 2021
Governor Reeves appoints Ocean Springs Physical Therapist to State Board of Health
Beth Edmiston will complete Ed Langton’s term on the Board. Beth Edmiston received her Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Florida in 1999. Edmiston owns “A Core Solution” physical therapy in Ocean Springs and has worked in outpatient physical therapy settings for the majority of her career. On Tuesday, Governor Tate…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 10, 2021
Will the COVID vaccine be required for members of the Mississippi National Guard?
The Pentagon announced on Monday that members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15 The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by September 15, according to a memo obtained by the Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 10, 2021
Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms sold for $4.5 billion
Nation’s third largest poultry producer is being acquired for $4.53 billion as price of chicken soars. Cargill and privately held Continental Grain plan to combine Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms, a Continental Grain subsidiary, to form a new, privately held poultry business. Operations will include poultry processing plants and prepared foods plants across Alabama, Arkansas,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
MS Police Chiefs Association releases first legislative scorecard
10-8 Report shows large support of law enforcement centered bills by Mississippi Legislators. The Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) released their first ever 10-8 Report. This report scored legislators on their voting record in support of law enforcement from the 2021 Legislative session. The 10-8 Report graded lawmakers on how they support issues…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
Small business optimism dips in July as labor shortages remain
NFIB reports unfilled job openings hit a 48-year record high The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. Six of the 10 components declined, three improved, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 76, indicating owners’ views are held with more certainty than…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Auditor’s Audit Exceptions Report shows nearly 400% increase in misspent or stolen funds during FY21 over FY20
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office showed more than 400% stolen or misspent taxpayer money in FY2021 than in FY2020. In the Auditor’s office Audit Exceptions Report for FY2021 they found nearly 400% more stolen or misspent taxpayer dollars in that year than the one before. This comes in addition to the $55.5 million a pharmacy…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 9, 2021
AG Lynn Fitch seeks better protection for consumers from illegal robocalls
Fitch joined 51 Attorneys General urging the FCC to protect consumers from illegal robocalls. A bipartisan coalition of over fifty Attorneys General joined together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate the implementation of caller ID technology which would protect consumers from illegal robocalls. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch calls robocalls “disruptive” and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Second redistricting hearing in the books for Tupelo
If you missed it, the Joint Redistricting Committee held the second redistricting hearing in Tupelo at Itawamba Community College. The joint Mississippi House and Senate committee will continue hearings throughout the month of August. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the census is accumulated. Based on this year’s numbers, Mississippi’s population is currently at…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 9, 2021
Digital Learning Coaches Deployed to Schools Statewide
62 schools across Mississippi will use Digital Learning Coach Program. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will deploy digital learning coaches to 62 schools across the state to help build the capacity of teachers and administrators to use educational technology to improve student outcomes. The coaches are part of the Mississippi Connects initiative, which provides…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 6, 2021
MS Supreme Court issues emergency order due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The Court’s orders address changing circumstances and guidance provided by health authorities. Due to the pandemic, specifically the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Mississippi Supreme Court issued an emergency order late Thursday. The emergency order was issued to insure the safety of all community members and local and state judges. “In these Orders, the Court…
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 13, 2026
Driver’s education to become mandatory in all Mississippi schools
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Frank Corder
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April 13, 2026
Auditor White demands $7.4 million from private prison contractor
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Frank Corder
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April 13, 2026
Mississippi addresses biological sex, immigration status on driver’s licenses
Business
Business
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Culture
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Robert St. John
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April 13, 2026
Life at the table
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 13, 2026
Do not be ashamed
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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April 12, 2026
Spiritual revival – Is the key actually wanting “less”
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Roger Wicker
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April 10, 2026
Rebuilding the American arsenal
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 8, 2026
The truth about ACA subsidies after the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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April 8, 2026
A new take on an old question about who Mississippians trust with life-altering decisions
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