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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2021
Sen. Sampson Jackson resigns from Mississippi Senate
Governor Reeves to set special election. State Senator Sampson Jackson (D), who represents District 32, told a local news station on Thursday that he will be resigning. The lawmaker who has represented Kemper, Lauderdale, Noxubee and Winston counties for 29 years, did not give a reason for the resignation, only saying that it was the…
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Frank Corder
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July 2, 2021
DPS Commissioner tells movie company the “hard-earned reputation” of MHP Troopers means “a hell of a lot to us”
Tindell issues cease and desist letter over film’s depiction of State Troopers. Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Sean Tindell is serious about upholding the dignity of the Mississippi Highway Patrol, so much so that he has sent a letter to a movie production company challenging their depiction of the “hard-earned reputation and…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 1, 2021
The COVID Delta variant is spreading, but is it time to panic?
The MSDH predicts the delta variant will become the predominant strain of the pandemic across the country. The scientific community and the mainstream media are again issuing dire warnings and prompting talks of shutdowns like the ones endured in 2020. The headlines are stark. Mississippi currently has the lowest rates in the country when it…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 1, 2021
SALTER: Supreme Court deals yet another major setback to unions in property rights decision
By: Sid Salter Mississippi’s agribusiness community and the state’s labor organizations both saw a major Supreme Court decision issued in a California case that centers on the intersection of union access to private property in union organizing activities. The case is styled Cedar Point Nursery and Fowler Packing Company, Inc., versus Victoria Hassid, in her…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 30, 2021
Medicaid initiates provider reimbursement rate freeze effective July 1
The move is line with the 2021 Medicaid Tech bill. The Mississippi Division of Medicaid announced that they will freeze provider rate reimbursements at their current levels effective July 1, 2021, in accordance with the 2021 Legislative Medicaid Technical amendments bill. Not everyone was happy with the Legislature’s decision to freeze these rates. Governor Tate…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 30, 2021
Governor Reeves Announces Creation of Governor’s Office of Military Affairs and Appoints Director
Governor Tate Reeves today announced the creation of the Governor’s Office of Military Affairs, within the Mississippi Development Authority, to better coordinate our military and national security efforts in and around the state. This Office will align and integrate the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security priorities, aerospace investments, and university research to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 30, 2021
New laws hit the books in Mississippi on Thursday
Check out what laws go into effect on July 1, 2021. Dozens of Mississippi laws will go into effect on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Take a look at some of the most talked about bills of the 2021 session and how these new or revised laws could impact you. Teacher Pay Raise Probably one of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 30, 2021
State Fire Marshall Inspecting Fireworks Shows ahead of July 4th
Encourages fireworks safety this Independence Day whether at home or at a fireworks show. The State Fire Marshall’s Office will be out inspecting fireworks shows and encourages safety. “Public fireworks displays may be more highly attended this year than last year when many shows were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said State Fire Marshal…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 29, 2021
Governor Reeves on Universal Occupational Licensing Act: “Mississippi is open for business”
Reeves highlights HB 1263, the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licensing Act in Mississippi. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference on Tuesday to highlight the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licensing Act, a measure he says will reduce bureaucracy and red tape for businesses and be a win for the state’s economy. Governor Reeves was…
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Frank Corder
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June 29, 2021
California bans state-funded travel to 5 more states bringing the total to 17, including Mississippi
Mississippi Fairness Act becomes law July 1, 2021. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday that California will restrict state-funded travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a result of “new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state.” “The states are a part of a recent, dangerous wave of discriminatory…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 29, 2021
Miss. State’s Unmanned Aircraft System receives FEMA funding
Congressman Guest applauds the multi-million dollar investment. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced funding for Mississippi State University’s Federal Aviation Administration Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). For fiscal year 2021, the funds provided to the MSU Center by FEMA’s Homeland Security National Training Program Continuing Training Grant total approximately $2…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 28, 2021
AG Fitch, DPS Commissioner Tindell launch “Be the Solution” campaign to fight human trafficking
Campaign includes partnerships with the AG’s office, Department of Public Safety, KLLM, Mississippi Department of Education, Mississippi Beer Distributors and more. Leaders from industries and politics across the state gathered on Monday to be a part of the “Be the Solution” campaign. The effort is aimed at bringing awareness, services, and an end to human…
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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March 27, 2026
Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs
News
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Frank Corder
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March 27, 2026
Study committee created to ensure Mississippi municipalities are receiving accurate sales tax diversions
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 27, 2026
Governor vetoes “Right to Try Medical Cannabis Act” over allowance for out-of-state residents
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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March 27, 2026
Richard Truly: Mississippi’s astronaut and national treasure
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 27, 2026
Numbering our days
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 26, 2026
Anthony’s: A West Point table worth coming back to
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 26, 2026
Facts, not feelings, are a hard sell in teacher pay raise debate
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 25, 2026
Senate Democrat suing state over Mississippi Supreme Court map named by Hosemann to help redraw lines
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 25, 2026
Supreme Court action on Mississippi cases impacts protest rights, balloting procedures
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