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Sarah Ulmer
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June 18, 2021
Juneteenth legislation expected from Mississippi Democratic Senators in 2022
Simmons, Blount propose repealing Confederate Memorial Day and proposing Juneteenth as a state holiday. State Senator Derrick Simmons announced that he and fellow Democratic State Senator David Blount plan to propose legislation in the 2022 legislative session to repeal Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi and replace it with Juneteenth. Sen. Simmons, the Senate Minority Leader,…
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2021
Jackson Mayor Lumumba, 4 other black mayors call for “new Reconstruction” comparing COVID with Civil War
The Op-Ed from the mayors advocates for President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. Jackson mayor Chokwe Lumumba joined four other Southern black mayors in writing an Op-Ed for the Washington Post that blames “decades of divestment” from the federal government and “racial inequities” for their cities’ failure to provide clean drinking water and broadband access. Writing…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 16, 2021
MEC holds annual meeting to highlight Mississippi’s economic growth
The Mississippi Economic Council hosted their 71st annual meeting with business leaders across the state. The Mississippi Economic Council is the voice of business in the state of Mississippi and has been since 1949. MEC has more than 11,000 members from 1,100 member firms throughout Mississippi. This years annual meeting featured a panel discussion by…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 16, 2021
SALTER: White brings relevant experience and political credibility to MDOT leadership post
By: Sid Salter The decision of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves to tap his own chief of staff as the new leader of the Mississippi Department of Transportation bodes well for an organization that has seen more than its share of discord over the last two decades. Simpson County native Brad White, who hails from the…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 15, 2021
Mississippi to Receive $1.8 billion from the American Rescue Plan
Mississippi will receive $1.8 billion through the establishment of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Leaders in the Mississippi Legislature are studying the American Rescue Plan, which provides $1.78 billion to the state, to see where money will be appropriated in the 2022 session. Legislators are not in session now, so it could be…
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Anne Summerhays
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June 15, 2021
Mississippi DPS Commissioner Sean Tindell completes successful first year at the helm
Commissioner Tindell was appointed by Governor Tate Reeves to lead the Mississippi Department of Public Safety in May 2020. As the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Sean Tindell oversees the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy, Driver Service Bureau, Mississippi Office of Homeland…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 15, 2021
Medicaid to increase rate for Wraparound services, enhancing members’ choice of providers
Medicaid will increase rates for Wraparound services to members. This will also provide additional choices for providers In order to comply with federal requirements, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) is changing the way it reimburses for targeted case management for children with serious emotional disturbance (SED), known as Wraparound, and ancillary behavioral health services.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 14, 2021
Ag Commissioner Gipson Announces Opening of New International Trade Office on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the opening of a new international trade office on the Mississippi Gulf Coast today. The office, located in the Bolton Building in Biloxi, will enhance the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s international marketing efforts through the promotion of Mississippi’s commodities and goods, including aquaculture. Commissioner Gipson…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 14, 2021
Portion of Highway 45 named for former Speaker Billy McCoy
The last Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives passed away in November 2019. Today, a portion of Highway 45 is renamed in honor of former Mississippi Speaker Billy McCoy. According to the HB 1279, a portion of Highway 45 in Alcorn County and Prentiss County beginning a mile north of the intersection of U.S.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 11, 2021
Treasurer McRae: Let’s Get Mississippi to Work
Submitted by State Treasurer David McRae What do we do to improve Mississippi’s economy? As I travel across the state, this is one of the questions that keeps coming up – and it’s a fair one to ask. Given that Mississippi ranks 50th in employment and 46th in growth when compared to other states, the answer is…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 10, 2021
Mississippi $1 billion over revenue estimates
Mississippi revenue report totals $1,004.5 million, or $1 billion over sine die estimates year-to-date. The May revenue report was released on Wednesday and reported an overage of over $1 billion for the entire year up until this point, and over $200 million just for the month of May. “We are in the best financial shape,…
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2021
Governor Reeves “adamantly opposed” to Critical Race Theory being taught in MS schools
Lawmakers could address CRT in 2022 session. Governor Tate Reeves says he is adamantly opposed to critical race theory “sneaking into our curriculums in the state of Mississippi,” and he is prepared to sign legislation to prevent it, should that become necessary. Reeves appeared on SuperTalk’s Gallo Show on Thursday morning where the host, Paul…
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Frank Corder
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March 13, 2026
Mississippi National Guard airmen, soldiers deployed to support Operation Epic Fury
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 13, 2026
House seeks transparency in MDOC spending
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 13, 2026
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 13, 2026
Experience Sheep to Shawl at Waller Craft Center
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 13, 2026
Much in common
Culture
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Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press
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March 12, 2026
Chris Beard’s Ole Miss team stuns Texas at SEC tourney, hurting the Longhorns’ NCAA hopes
Opinion
Opinion
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
Opinion
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
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