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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2020
SALTER: A genuine political change agent, activist Charles Evers was a walking contradiction
By: Sid Salter Charles Evers, who died last week at the age of 97, changed Mississippi politics in ways that are profound and enduring. Yet Evers was for most of his life a walking contradiction in both his public and private lives. Civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King – with whom Evers later…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 24, 2020
MDE announces districts will finalize start of the year plans by July 31
All Mississippi school districts will finalize plans for the start of the new school year by July 31. State law requires Mississippi schools to operate 180 days each school year, with the school year ending by June 30. By law, school districts are in charge of setting their school calendars, including the first and last…
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July 22, 2020
SALTER: Filthy lucre? U.S. coin circulation shortage makes my penny stash look better and better
By: Sid Salter I have a huge old six-gallon glass water bottle that I inherited from my father. I use it for the same purpose that he did – as a container for pennies. Our grandchildren are fascinated by the large glass bottle containing my treasure much as I was over a half-century ago when…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
“Mississippi’s CIO” Craig Orgeron announces retirement, Michele Blocker named interim Executive Director
Dr. Craig Orgeron, MS Department of Information Technology Services Executive Director, announced today his upcoming retirement from the agency effective August 7, 2020. Dr. Orgeron began his service at ITS in 1997 following distinguished service in the United States Air Force as a Communications-Computer Systems Officer, receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal and the National…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 21, 2020
NFIB reports businesses becoming more optimistic as states reopen
As states begin to reopen after the COVID-19 closures, it seems that businesses are beginning to be more optimistic, specifically when it comes to keeping their doors open. The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with 8 of the 10 components improving and only two declining. “Small businesses are navigating…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
Former Canton Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Toni Tameka Borden, a former police officer in Canton, pleaded guilty to one count of insurance fraud and was sentenced Monday in Madison County Circuit Court. “I am grateful for the work of my Public Integrity Division in ensuring those who hold positions of public trust do not use…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 20, 2020
Malcolm White Retires as Director of Mississippi Arts Commission
After nearly 15 years of public service to the state of Mississippi, Malcolm White will retire as executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission on September 30, 2020. His career in public service has included two stints as executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission as well as several years serving as director of Visit…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 20, 2020
Auditor’s Office Arrests Three in Jones County
Today Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office arrested Jones County District 5 Road Foreman Roland Graham and Larry Barnes. Graham was indicted for fraud or embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud the state, and Barnes was indicted for conspiracy to defraud the state, by a grand jury assembled by District Attorney Anthony Buckley.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Banks Ask Consumers to Deposit, Use Spare Change Due to Coin Shortage
Time to empty out the piggy banks to help small businesses. Mississippi banks are asking consumers to deposit their spare change at their local bank or coin-cashing machines as the pandemic-related shutdowns has created a coin shortage. When COVID-19 restrictions went into place, establishments like retail shops, school cafeterias, and laundromats—the typical places where coin…
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Egg Marketing Board Applauds U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on New Dietary Recommendations for Infants
The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board applauds the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee for recommending eggs as a first food for babies and toddlers. The Committee issued these recommendations along with a scientific report on Wednesday, July 15. “Today is an important day for the American diet and for eggs. In an historic first, the Dietary…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 16, 2020
Crown Cork and Seal reopening manufacturing line in Batesville, creating 60 new jobs
Innovative packaging company Crown Cork and Seal is reopening a manufacturing line at its Batesville facility to support an increase in demand. The project is creating 60 new jobs. “In today’s challenging times, job creation has become even more critical to sustaining strong communities and rebuilding local economies,” Gov. Tate Reeves said. “Crown Cork and Seal’s decision to ramp up production…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 15, 2020
SALTER: Mask requirements are by no reasonable measure tyranny or an attack on one’s liberty
By: Sid Salter Erstwhile DeSoto County state legislator and failed GOP gubernatorial contender Robert Foster is certainly entitled to his opinions about government mask requirements. He is also free to apply whatever overwrought definitions to freedom, liberty, and tyranny that he chooses. Likewise, I am free to point out that one of the great things…
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Daniel Tyson
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August 27, 2025
Lawmakers convene hearing to consider Capital City Revitalization
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Jeff Amy, Associated Press
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August 27, 2025
A Mississippi city’s tax break spurred post-Katrina building. But will homes stand the next storm?
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 27, 2025
Stevenson appointed Circuit Judge in new Hinds Co. seat
Business
Business
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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?
Culture
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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
Culture
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Jim Beaugez
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August 27, 2025
‘Hitmaker’ songwriter Ben Johnson stars on new Netflix series
Culture
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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
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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August 25, 2025
It’s time for term limits
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
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