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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2021
Commissioner Willie Simmons speaks at 2021 Neshoba County Fair
The Transportation Commissioner for the Central District spoke on Wednesday. Central Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons said, financially, Mississippi is in very good shape right now. Various federal funds and others like the lottery have allowed for the state to see over $1 billion in revenue from FY2021. However, while many saw huge budget increases, he…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2021
MSDH recommends schools return in August fully masked regardless of vaccination status
The Mississippi State Department of Health provided an update regarding the current impact COVID-19 is having on Mississippians. According to MSDH, 93 percent of current cases are coming from the new Delta variant. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says that at this time 95 percent of those cases are still being found in unvaccinated…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2021
Rep. Scott Bounds speaks at the 2021 Neshoba County Fair
Bounds touched on rural broadband efforts during his speech. State Representative Scott Bounds, who also serves on the board of the Neshoba County Fair, spent his time at the podium focusing on broadband efforts in light of the pandemic and addressing continued infrastructure issues in Mississippi. Bounds noted the Legislature’s move to expand broadband service…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 29, 2021
Senator Jennifer Branning speaks at the 2021 Neshoba County Fair
Senator Jennifer Branning spoke at the 2021 Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday and highlighted her priority for the 2020 session to focus on rural infrastructure. “First and foremost I would like to thank you for the honor and privilege to serve you,” said Senator Branning. She said during her six years in the Legislature they…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 28, 2021
SALTER: State’s casinos showing record growth as pent-up demand drives overflow crowds
By: Sid Salter How ready were gamblers to return to Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos after COVID and the resulting shutdowns? Big time ready, it would seem. Back in 2007, as the Gulf Coast began to rebuild from Hurricane Katrina, one of the early signs of recovery was when the Coast casinos earned $124.7 million in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 27, 2021
Sen. Hyde-Smith expresses dissatisfaction with Interior Dept. on inaction on offshore energy leases
At Hearing, Senator Challenges Interior Sec. on Complying with Federal Ruling to Resume Lease Sales Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) expressed dissatisfaction with a lack of action to resume offshore energy leasing by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. A federal court recently overruled President Biden’s executive order to “pause” the new lease sales. During the Energy and…
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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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Magnolia Tribune
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September 2, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: September 2, 2026
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Kevin Freking, Associated Press
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September 1, 2026
U.S. House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
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Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
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September 1, 2026
Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says
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Frank Corder
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August 28, 2026
Ocean Aero creating 45 jobs with $4 million expansion in Gulfport
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 27, 2026
Raytheon announces completion of $50 million expansion in Forest
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 2, 2026
God of the ordinary
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 1, 2026
A little bit petty, a whole lot creative: Inside Tupelo’s Petty Betty’s Art Studio
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 1, 2026
The valley of decision
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 2, 2026
For over 40 years, Mississippi workers have exceeded expectations at Raytheon
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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September 1, 2026
Energy Wars: Attack of the drones
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 28, 2026
Reports of Mississippi momentum are true
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