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Sarah Ulmer
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November 14, 2018
OPINION: Path To Victory Likely Not There For Espy
Even with the much publicized and much shared remark from Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith about public hangings, the path to victory for any Democrat is very difficult. And potentially impossible to complete. Last week, Mississippians had the unique task of voting in two separate U.S. Senate races. Sen. Roger Wicker, who has served since 2008 and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 14, 2018
SALTER: U.S. Senate runoff between Hyde-Smith, Espy sure to take on a national party flavor
By: Sid Salter As it happened on Nov. 6, the pollsters on both sides were uncannily accurate in their predictions that Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Mike Espy would run a close first and second in the open primary and leave Republican challenger Chris McDaniel a distant third with Democrat Tobey Bartee…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 7, 2018
October Revenue Report is in, and under sine die estimate
Unlike most months this year the October revenue report was under the sine die estimate by about $31.7 million. Reports are still up for the year though by $13.7 million or .81%. Collections through October 2018 are also higher than where last years collections were by 1.26% or $21.4 million. Corporate income tax was down…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 2, 2018
Lawmakers and Business leaders mix and mingle at this year’s Hob Nob
From candidates to business leaders and currently elected officials, Hob Nob 2018 was packed with some of Mississippi’s most influential people. The event is hosted by the Mississippi Economic Council every year and includes what is most peoples favorite part of the day, a catfish lunch. Attendees were able to hear from candidates in next…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 2, 2018
OPINION: The Decision On Food Trucks Belongs To The Customers
Food truck regulations around the country continue to be challenged in court because they are indefensible from a legal perspective. By: Jon Pritchett, President and CEO of Mississippi Center for Public Policy If Tupelo leaders continue to try to regulate these businesses in an effort to protect the brick and mortar restaurants, it is very likely…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 1, 2018
PRESLEY: PSC Charges 11 More Telemarketers for No-Call Violations Inbox x
For the second week in a row, the Public Service Commission has charged multiple telemarketers with violations of the Mississippi No-Call law. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley announced charges today against 11 additional companies resulting in a possible $1.7 million in fines. The PSC’s investigation found that these 11 companies made 351illegal calls to Mississippians.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2018
SALTER: Second race looms as a virtual certainty in state’s U.S. Senate special election
By: Sid Salter Democratic Gautier city councilman Tobey Bartee faces Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, former Clinton administration secretary of agriculture and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Espy, and Tea Party Republican state Sen. Chris McDaniel in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate special election on Nov. 6. On paper, Bartee is an impressive candidate. According to his campaign…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 30, 2018
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Kassie Coleman as District Attorney of the 10th Circuit Court District
Gov. Phil Bryant announced today he has appointed Kassie Coleman as District Attorney of the 10th Circuit Court District. Coleman replaces Bilbo Mitchell who will retire Oct. 31 from the position. Her appointment will be effective Nov. 1. The 10th Circuit Court District encompasses Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale, and Wayne counties. “Kassie has faithfully served the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 29, 2018
Two hospitals end Medicare Advantage agreements, leave patients in a lurch
The Mississippi Insurance Department learned this week that Southwest Health System located in Pike County, Mississippi will drop its Wellcare Medicare Advantage agreement at the end of the year. Once the Medicare Advantage network agreement ends, some visits would be considered out-of-network and policyholders would receive reduced benefits. Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said, “We do…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 25, 2018
Ivanka Trump and local officials talk with DOL Women’s Bureau Director on improving childcare
Advisor to the President, Ivanka Trump, visited the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport to participate in a listening session hosed by the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau. Others in attendance included Patricia Greene, Director of the Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor officials, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, and a host…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 25, 2018
MCPP – State Regulations On Small Poultry Farmers Hurt Consumers
Mississippi regulators are preventing small poultry producers from operating a sustainable business by severely restricting the sale of safe and healthy poultry products. By: Jameson Taylor, Vice President for Policy at Mississippi Center for Public Policy. The consequence is more limited access to diverse food options for families, students, hospital patients, restaurateurs and chefs. More specifically,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 24, 2018
SALTER: Stretch runs in senate races winding down to what seems predictable finishes
By: Sid Salter As the Nov. 6 general election looms less than two week away in Mississippi, the fabled “stretch run” for the campaigns is underway. The campaign finance reports have revealed their last real secrets until after the campaigns are completed. The major television buys have been made and scheduled. The ground game, at…
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Daniel Tyson
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August 29, 2025
Ag Secretary Rollins speaks at Mississippi U.S. Senator Hyde-Smith’s re-election campaign kickoff
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Daniel Tyson
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August 29, 2025
Lawmakers urged to update state’s medical cannabis program to ease patient, practitioner concerns
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 29, 2025
Reeves, Barbour, Gabbard mark 20 years since Hurricane Katrina in Gulfport ceremony
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 29, 2025
Tri-state partnership boosts South’s automaker bid
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 28, 2025
Northrop Grumman opens high-tech aerospace lab at Northeast Mississippi Community College
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
Culture
Culture
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Ben Smith
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August 29, 2025
In the midst of the storm
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 29, 2025
Where to find happiness
Culture
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Laura Lee Leathers
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August 28, 2025
CW Organics Apothicaire & Tea Room is a spot to slow down and savor the moment
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Dan Rollins
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August 29, 2025
Protecting Main Street’s money, strengthening Mississippi’s banks
Opinion
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Chris Wells
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August 29, 2025
Looking Ahead: Safeguarding Mississippi for the next generation
Opinion
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 29, 2025
20 years after Katrina, former Gov. Haley Barbour remembers partnerships that changed disaster recovery forever
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