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Sarah Ulmer
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January 26, 2021
Minority Leader Sen. Simmons gives response to State of the State address
Senator Derrick Simmons offered the Democratic response to Governor Tate Reeves’ State of the State address. This is a customary action made by the opposite party of the Governor’s affiliation. (Jump to 29:00 to watch Sen. Simmons comments) Good afternoon. My name is Derrick T. Simmons. It is my great honor to represent the Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 26, 2021
Bill of the Day: Give released inmates a temporary license for 6 months
In this Bill of the Day authored by Senator Sparks, entitled the “Empowering Reentry through Licensing Act,” SB 2561 it would give a six-month provisional license to eligible individuals who have served time. The licenses would be issued through the Department of Public Safety with the intention of helping those who have been recently released…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 22, 2021
Key MS House leader offers bill to restructure authority over Division of Medicaid
A new bill from the Mississippi House of Representatives, HB 1013 authored by House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar (R) would establish a Medicaid Commission to oversee the Division of Medicaid currently operated under the instruction of the Governor’s office. The proposed Commission would be made up of seven members. Three would be appointed…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 21, 2021
MDOT announces Southern, Central and Northern grant projects
The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced $4.4 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Southern District, $3 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Central District and $2.8 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Northern District. The commission approved the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to award grants…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 21, 2021
Bill of the Day: A total ban on abortion
It is not uncommon for the Mississippi Legislature to attempt a restriction on abortions each year. In 2018 HB 1510 was passed to ban abortions after 15 weeks, in 2019 SB 2116, a 6-week abortion ban or the “Heartbeat Bill” was passed. Just last year HB 1295 was passed which would limit abortions based on…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 21, 2021
56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo Kicks-Off January 22
The 56th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo gets underway Friday, January 22, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. The Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest rodeo event east of the Mississippi River, brings in participants from all over the world and generates millions of dollars in the local economy. “For well…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 20, 2021
MDOC sanitization efforts making Mississippi prisons among safest for COVID-19
With 343,000 U.S. inmates testing positive for COVID-19 and over 2,100 dying from the virus, Mississippi’s 17,000 prisoners are among the safest from the virus according to comparable figures in other states and those compiled by inmate-advocacy group, the Marshall Project. Mississippi Department of Corrections has registered 1,383 COVID-positive inmates, which is 32 times less…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 20, 2021
Bill of the Day: New age of tobacco purchase moved to 21
In this Bill of the Day, it would attempt to change the legal age for the purchase of tobacco from 18 to 21. HB 227 authored by Representative Clark will be known as the “Mississippi Tobacco Minimum Legal Sale Age of 21 Act.” The legislation offers reasoning for moving the age including that young people…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 20, 2021
SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads
By: Sid Salter At noon today with the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, Democrats will control the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives and narrowly the U.S. Senate. That reality ends the embattled tenure of outgoing GOP President Donald Trump, the conclusion at least for now of a meteoric if not unlikely rise to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 19, 2021
Governor Tate Reeves appoints John Rounsaville as Director of MDA
Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves appointed John Rounsaville as the official Director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Rounsaville has been serving as interim for the department since May of 2020. Rounsaville was appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as State Director for USDA Rural Development. He holds many distinctions for his military service, including the Air…
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Frank Corder
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January 19, 2021
Pascagoula’s Sarah Thomas to be first female to officiate in a Super Bowl
Pascagoula native Sarah Thomas will be the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl in the NFL, according to the release today from the NFL’s Officiating Twitter account. Thomas will serve as the Down Judge. The #SBLV crew: • Carl Cheffers (R) • Fred Bryan (U)• Sarah Thomas (DJ)• Rusty Baynes (LJ)• James Coleman (FJ)•…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 15, 2021
Justin Moore Announced as Entertainment for February 16 Dixie National Rodeo Performance
Justin Moore has been announced as the new entertainment for the Tuesday, February 16, 2021, performance of the Dixie National Rodeo. Moore replaces Gary Allan, who is postponing his performance until the 2022 Dixie National Rodeo. Ticket holders to the February 16 performance of the Dixie National Rodeo may request a refund or exchange their tickets.…
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
News
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
News
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Ali Swenson, Associated Press
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July 7, 2026
Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 7, 2026
Rediscovering the Jackson Zoo
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 7, 2026
A new place to dwell
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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July 6, 2026
The Buford Sisters: A legacy of love and music
Opinion
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 1, 2026
Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 30, 2026
An American Inheritance Requires a Moral People
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