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Sarah Ulmer
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July 27, 2021
Legislation to require women to register for the draft moving through Congress
Women could soon be joining the draft if this bill passes. A U.S. Senate member has presented an amendment that would force women to register for the draft. Senator and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed (D-RI), brought forth an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require women…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 26, 2021
NFIB: Back-to-School Tax Holiday a Time to Support Small, Local Businesses
NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says the upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday is a good opportunity for people who support local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 downturn. Mississippi’s tax holiday on clothes, shoes, and school supplies is July 30-31. “Our economy is better than it was last summer, but a lot of local stores still are still recovering,” McVea said. “Our hope is that people…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 26, 2021
MS Association of Educators ask Gov. Reeves for mask mandate in schools
The state’s teacher’s union is calling on Gov. Tate Reeves to mandate masks in schools in the fall. Monday afternoon the Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) is hosting a conversation with State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs and State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers regarding back to school and COVID-19. MAE called upon Governor Tate Reeves…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 26, 2021
Sen. Blackwell, Rep. Yancey negotiating medical marijuana bill in hopes of agreement
A special session could come as early as mid-August if negotiations go well and Governor Reeves agrees. On Wednesday, the Mississippi Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee held their last Medical Marijuana public hearing. During these three hearings, the committee met to hear from a series of speakers as lawmakers continue to gather information in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 26, 2021
Christmas at the Mansion back for its second annual competition
Decorators and florists across the state, now is the time to submit your holiday decorations for the Christmas at the Mansion competition. First Lady Elee Reeves has announced the second annual ‘Christmas at the Mansion’ competition. It began in 2020 when First Lady Reeves contacted florists and designers all over the state to submit ideas…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 23, 2021
Rural health clinics in MS to receive $4.3 million to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The White House says the funding will go to rural Health Clinics to help combat COVID-19 misinformation and develop vaccine confidence and outreach efforts. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration has provided $4,309,023 to support rural health clinics in Mississippi with vaccination efforts, particularly in communities that face increased challenges caused by the Delta variant. The White…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 23, 2021
Sen. Wicker convenes hearing on Yazoo Pumps project, says it will solve Mississippi’s environmental injustice
Rolling Fork’s Tracy Harden testifies on the impact flooding is having on her business, community. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker convened a hearing today to examine the current issues adversely affecting environmental justice. He invited Tracy Harden, owner of Chuck’s Dairy Bar in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, to testify on the need to control devastating flooding in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 22, 2021
AG Fitch files brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health abortion ban case
SCOTUS could hear the case by the end of the year. Thursday, Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States which defended the right of the people to pass laws that will protect the unborn as well as women’s health. The brief was filed in the Dobbs v.…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2021
Mississippi’s 2021 sales tax-free weekend will begin Friday, July 30
The Sales Tax Holiday will run through Saturday, July 31. Mississippi maintains a sales tax holiday each summer as back to school preparations heat up. The 2021 Mississippi tax-free holiday will take place from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30, to midnight Saturday, July 31. These no-tax days offer a prime opportunity to stock up on…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2021
USM’s Gulf Blue initiative looks to improve blue economy in South Mississippi
The Gulf Blue initiative is assured to bring “Big Ideas Out of the Blue.” Gulf Blue, an initiative through the University of Southern Mississippi, is expected to capitalize on the coast’s geography and maritime resources, further positioning the Mississippi Gulf Coast to lead the development of world-changing innovation. Today, USM announced the Gulf Blue innovation…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 22, 2021
Alleged teacher union leader embezzlement in Mississippi sparks federal lawsuit
The American Federation of Teachers-Mississippi (AFT-MS) has accused their national counterparts of covering up self dealing with local chapter. The American Federation of Teachers-Mississippi chapter claims that the national AFT (affiliated with the AFL-CIO) helped cover up the questionable financial transactions of funds by the Jackson Federation of Teachers (JFT) and JFT President Dr. Akemi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 21, 2021
NFIB MS State Director talks business optimism and continued labor shortages
NFIB Mississippi State Director Dawn Starns McVea says business optimism is up as well as employment numbers. State Director Dawn Starns McVea sat down with Y’all Politics to discuss the current business climate and where they expect to head in the next few months. The National Federation of Independent Business reported that business optimism had…
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Who’s running for Agriculture Commissioner in 2027?
News
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David Fischer, Associated Press
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June 17, 2026
Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
News
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”
Culture
Culture
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John Maxwell
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June 17, 2026
Ode to Jackson’s New Stage Theatre
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 17, 2026
The true prophetic voice
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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June 16, 2026
The Next Chapter: How Dixon Books & Loft brought new life to a Natchez landmark
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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June 11, 2026
A Jackson data center: Threat or opportunity?
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