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Sarah Ulmer
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June 20, 2018
Primary election runoffs on June 26 suggest a low turnout affair with little intrigue
By: Sid Salter For voters, the June 26 primary runoff elections are unfortunately looking like low turnout, low interest affairs that don’t promise much to voters in terms of the opportunity to substantially change their ballot choices in the Nov. 6 general election. In the state’s U.S. House races, the nominees of the respective major…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 19, 2018
Mississipi Center for Public Policy names new Director of Marketing & Communications
Mississippi Center for Public Policy President & CEO Jon Pritchett announced today that Brett Kittredge has been named the new Director of Marketing & Communications for MCPP. In this new position, Kittredge will oversee all media relations and marketing and communications needs for the office. “We’re building not only a powerful policy and justice organization…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 19, 2018
Vicksburg Lumber Mill to Begin Operations as Vicksburg Forest Products, Create 125 Jobs
Vicksburg Forest Products is opening a lumber mill in Vicksburg, Miss. After significant upgrades and modifications are complete, the multi-million dollar corporate investment will create 125 jobs. “Vicksburg’s ideal location combined with the region’s fertile timberland positions Vicksburg Forest Products for years of success in Warren County. I commend the team at Vicksburg Forest Products…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 15, 2018
Tupelo looks to regulate food trucks, but you’ll be surprised as to why
By: Brett Kittridge The Tupelo city council is considering regulating food trucks in the city but not for reasons you may suspect. It is not because the food trucks are unclean. It is not because they are unsafe. There hasn’t been any report of a massive wave of citizens becoming ill after enjoying a meal…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 13, 2018
Candidates whistling through political graveyard on Social Security, Medicare challenges
By: Sid Salter Both here in Mississippi and nationally, congressional candidates are making no mention of the serious challenges faced by the present iterations of the Social Security and Medicare programs. Baby Boomers poised to collect the entitlements are decidedly not ignoring the issues, but are nervously reading disturbing warnings that fiscal danger looms. The Social Security and…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 8, 2018
Connect Americans Now Applauds Oregon Legislators’ Commitment To Advancing TV White Space Technology
Connect Americans Now Executive Director Richard T. Cullen released the following statement in response to a letter sent by 57 members of the Oregon State Legislature to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai in support of utilizing TV white space spectrum for broadband deployment: “More than one in three rural Oregonians lacks access to a reliable…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 7, 2018
Mississippi reading scores improve across the state
Reading scores rise across state Mississippi’s third grade reading scores are continuing to rise. Throughout the state, 93.2% of 3rd graders passed the test and the initial pass rate has increased every year since the test was first administered in 2015. Since then, the passing rate has increased from 85% in 2015 to 87% in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 6, 2018
Democrats still face long odds in Mississippi in U.S. Senate special election
By: Sid Salter Mississippi Democrats showed signs of political life in recent months after years of fielding candidates in congressional elections who could fairly be described as either noble ideologues or political sacrificial lambs. The recent victory of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Doug Moore across the state line in Alabama fueled some Mississippi Democrats to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 1, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 6/1/2018
US gains 223K jobs; unemployment at 18-year low of 3.8 pct.- WLBT WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. employers extended a streak of solid hiring in May, adding 223,000 jobs and helping lower the unemployment rate to an 18-year low of 3.8 percent from 3.9 percent in April. Average hourly pay rose 2.7 percent from a year…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 31, 2018
Empower Mississippi Announces New Initiative on Employability and Criminal Justice Reform
Empower Mississippi announced today that the organization is launching a new initiative focused on increasing employability by reforming the state’s criminal justice system. Empower Mississippi is an independent, nonprofit advocacy organization made up of thousands of supporters across the state. We are dedicated to changing laws that limit opportunity so Mississippians can flourish. “We are…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Police memorial and Top Cop appreciation day held in Jackson to honor law enforcement officers
Wednesday at the Trademart Center in Jackson, officials, law enforcement, and hundreds more gathered to show appreciation to the men and women who have sacrificed to keep Mississippi communities safe. The event began with a luncheon after which Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson gave the opening remarks. Other elected officials also present were Attorney…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Sports betting decision likely more impactful on state revenues than proposed lottery
By: Sid Salter Mississippians have been talking about a state lottery for more than 25 years and still don’t have one – a decision that studies and industry estimates claim keeps between $100 million to $150 million out of the state’s general fund revenues and continues to send state taxpayers across state lines to buy…
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Frank Corder
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March 5, 2025
Mississippi lawmakers narrow down legislation as session’s end in sight
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Zeke Miller, Associated Press
, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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March 5, 2025
Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
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Russ Latino
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March 5, 2025
Senate kills slate of House education reforms, drawing rebuke from Speaker White
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
Culture
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Jim Beaugez
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March 5, 2025
Mississippi Blues artist Brian Ballou makes his mark
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 5, 2025
Grow in grace and knowledge
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 4, 2025
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum: Mississippi’s tiniest museum
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 5, 2025
Bird flu a dire concern to Mississippi’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
Opinion
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James McHale
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March 4, 2025
Maximizing Mississippi’s higher ed ROI requires better data and inclusive financial aid
Opinion
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Charlie Bufalino
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February 28, 2025
Charter schools in Mississippi are working: Let’s give more families the opportunity
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