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September 10, 2020
Presley Issues Investigative Subpoena to AT&T After Telecom Giant Refuses to Provide Regulators Information Related to $283 Million in Internet Expansion Funding
Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley has signed an investigative subpoena for records from telecom giant AT&T regarding the company’s acceptance of $283,780,632 from the Connect America Fund to expand internet service in Mississippi. Presley’s subpoena requests detailed information related to the company’s claim to have made internet service available to 133,000 locations in the state.…
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September 9, 2020
Vicksburg Forest Products expanding in Vicksburg, creating 60 jobs
Southern Yellow Pine manufacturer Vicksburg Forest Products, LLC is expanding its lumber mill operations in Vicksburg. The project is a $40 million corporate investment and will create 60 jobs. “With nearly 20 million acres of forestland in Mississippi, our state is positioned for continued growth in the agribusiness sector, as evidenced by Vicksburg Forest Products’ significant…
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September 9, 2020
SALTER: Julia Reed cast a long, consequential, and complicated shadow over the New South
By: Sid Salter It’s difficult to think of Julia Reed without hearing her raspy, smoky voice – sort of an odd cross between Lauren Bacall and the sound a farrier’s rasp makes on the hooves of a draft horse. When she laughed, it was earthy, twangy, and honest. A skillful writer, editor, author, entertainer, media…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 8, 2020
MS Veterans Affairs: September is suicide awareness and prevention month
Executive Director Stacey Pickering of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs took to social media on Tuesday to discuss suicide awareness and prevention. “Today 22 Military personnel and veterans will commit suicide. These are the latest statistics from the Veterans Affairs Administration,” said Pickering. “Unfortunately Mississippi’s statistics track in line when you adjust per capital.” As an…
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September 8, 2020
Commissioner Sean Tindell and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau announce “Skip the Line” program
Governor Tate Reeves said, “It just didn’t work right for the people of Mississippi. It was frustrating, confusing, and slow. Today, we’re announcing some new efforts to change that. It will help Mississippians to skip the line and get in-and-out quickly. That helps with COVID-19 safety. It’s also just better. It treats the people of…
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September 8, 2020
World War II Veteran Surprised with Bronze Star on 100th Birthday
Miss. Senator Helps Veteran’s Family Secure Recognition for American Hero In a surprise ceremony held Monday, Ridgeland resident and World War II U.S. Army veteran Billups H. (Bill) Allen received the Bronze Star Medal, the service’s fourth highest award. Monday was also Allen’s 100th birthday. Mr. Allen’s family released a statement announcing the award. “The family…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 8, 2020
WATCH: Gov. Reeves daily update on COVID-19 response
“As Mississippi fights coronavirus, we are also working to fix broken parts of your government. For too long, Drivers Service Bureaus have been a mess. Today, we are announcing new ways for Mississippians to skip the line and get the service and respect they deserve,” said Governor Tate Reeves. Commissioner Sean Tindell and the Mississippi…
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September 8, 2020
MDA: Navistar Defense investing in West Point operations, adding 500 new jobs
Military vehicle manufacturer Navistar Defense, LLC is increasing employment in West Point by adding 500 new jobs. The company also is investing $8 million to upgrade its facility. “Navistar Defense’s decision to add hundreds of new jobs for the people of Clay County is a strong testament to our state’s business climate and our dedicated, skilled…
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September 8, 2020
MDAH Awarded NPS Grant to Ensure Return of Tribal Ancestors
The National Park Service has awarded $88,822 to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) to support efforts to return the Native American human remains in its archaeological collections to present-day Tribes. MDAH will use the money to hire a new collections manager, provide paid internships for Tribal partners, purchase equipment, and provide staff…
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September 2, 2020
SALTER: State’s high court right to reject egregious ‘bite mark’ evidence in Death Row case
By: Sid Salter A decade ago, I was writing about what I saw as a crisis in Mississippi’s death investigation system. Last week, the state Supreme Court took an essential step toward facing up to a system that remained broken for decades in the case of Death Row inmate Eddie Lee Howard Jr. During my…
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September 1, 2020
NFIB Industry-Specific Report: Small Business Economy Update
Small businesses in the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries The NFIB Research Center released a Small Business Economic Trends Industry-specific survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. NFIB released a previous quarterly report in May 2020. “Small businesses are working hard to stay open while they continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic,” says Holly Wade, NFIB Director of…
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September 1, 2020
The 2020-21 College Savings Enrollment Period Opens
Treasurer David McRae today announced the 2020-21 enrollment period for Mississippi’s prepaid college tuition program is now open. A Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition (MPACT) plan allows families to lock in tuition rates and prepay their child’s tuition fees. Enrollment is open from September 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021. To learn more, visit Treasury.MS.gov/MPACT. “Typically…
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August 27, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: August 27, 2025
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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August 26, 2025
August consumer confidence dips in US with jobs, tariffs and high prices driving most unease
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Daniel Tyson
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August 26, 2025
Jackson Police Chief resigns; Hinds County Sheriff named interim top cop in capital city
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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August 27, 2025
College football picks: No. 1 Texas-No. 3 Ohio St is the main event on tantalizing slate of games
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Jim Beaugez
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August 27, 2025
‘Hitmaker’ songwriter Ben Johnson stars on new Netflix series
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Alistair Begg
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August 27, 2025
From grumbling to gratitude
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Sid Salter
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August 27, 2025
With Social Security and PERS under review, Baby Boomers are working longer before retiring
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Hunter Estes
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August 25, 2025
It’s time for term limits
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
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