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Sarah Ulmer
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October 2, 2019
SALTER: Cruz’s opposition to Ozerden’s Fifth Circuit nomination is purely ‘purity’ politics
By: Sid Salter While most people aspire to the assurance that judges are first and foremost fair and unbiased in their rulings, President Donald Trump’s nomination of Southern District U.S. Federal Judge Halil Suleyman “Sul” Ozerden of Gulfport to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has evoked a far different response from some segments…
Culture
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Courtney Ingle
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September 27, 2019
Controversial Ole Miss professor with embattled tenure now leading Chancellor’s committee on academic freedom
Sociology Professor Dr. James Thomas, known for his combative statements regarding treatment of US Senators and Trump supporters being “modern day Hitlerjugend” on Twitter, is now leading the Chancellor’s standing Academic Freedom and Faculty Responsibility Committee at Ole Miss. Today I – Captain Twitter Fingers – was elected chair of the Chancellor's Standing Committee on…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 25, 2019
SALTER: The 2019 Mississippi gubernatorial election may have echoes from the 1999 campaign
By: Sid Salter With just over six weeks to go before the 2019 general election in Mississippi, there are few Mississippians on either side of the partisan divide who don’t concede that the gubernatorial campaign is closer than any over the last 20 years. Democrat Jim Hood and Republican Tate Reeves, the marquee candidates, will…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 20, 2019
Could Jim Barksdale be the next Chancellor of Ole Miss?
Jim Barksdale has applied to be the next chancellor of the University of Mississippi. According to the Daily Mississippian and three other sources, Barksdale quietly applied for the position in which hearings will begin on October 2. The second round will commence in mid-October in which the Institutes for Higher Learning plans to have someone…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 18, 2019
SALTER: Accuracy of 2020 federal census will determine available federal dollars in Mississippi
By: Sid Salter We’ve spent most of the 2019 Mississippi general election cycle talking about the future of public healthcare and the state’s rural hospitals, the deteriorated condition of the state’s infrastructure system, and the needs of public education at all levels – with all three of those issues tied directly to the future of…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 11, 2019
SATLER: Mississippi Legislature’s look, leadership likely to change after current round of elections
By: Sid Salter Nationally, the demographics of America’s state legislators are far different than Mississippi’s numbers indicate, according to data available from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Looking at all 7,383 state legislators in the U.S. state legislatures, 82.53 percent are white, 9.12 percent are African American, 4.52 percent are Hispanic, .99 percent are…
Culture
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 10, 2019
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Selects Advertising and Marketing Firm
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) today hired an innovative and creative advertising and marketing firm to bolster the lottery’s reach throughout the state. Maris West and Baker (MWB) is a Jackson-based firm with a broad portfolio of artistic capabilities, branding experience, strategic knowledge and advertising experience. “We are ready for them to become a partner…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 10, 2019
Atmos Energy Donates $3,000 to the American Red Cross in Support of Safety
“Pledge to Call 811” raises awareness for the importance of safe digging practices Atmos Energy’s recent “Pledge to Call 811” campaign was a rousing success with nearly 3,000 safe digging ambassadors signing the online pledge, resulting in a donation of $3,000 to the American Red Cross. Because excavation damage poses the greatest threat to its…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 4, 2019
SALTER: Issues the same, framing will be different as Reeves-Hood showdown looms in November
By: Sid Salter Mississippi’s 2019 gubernatorial ballot is now solidified and while the issues remain basically unchanged since the primaries, the framing for the Nov. 5 will be different. That election will pit Republican nominee Tate Reeves of Rankin County against Democratic nominee Jim Hood of Chickasaw County. They will face the Constitution Party’s Bob…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 28, 2019
SALTER: How well does Mississippi’s higher education system compare with surrounding states? (HED)
By: Sid Salter The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Almanac of Higher Education” edition for 2019-20 is hot off the presses and the information contained there is useful for those interested in reviewing how Mississippi’s higher education system compares with our contiguous neighboring states. Let’s dive right in to The Chronicle’s Mississippi data. Mississippi is…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 21, 2019
SALTER: Weidie cast a long, meaningful shadow over Mississippi’s modern political evolution
By: Sid Salter One of the state’s best known and most influential political journalists of the 1970s and 1980s died last week after a courageous battle with cancer. I will sorely miss him. Wayne Weidie died Aug. 15 at his home in Venice, FL. He was 78. He was one of the great friends and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 19, 2019
The fifth annual Mississippi Book Festival saw record attendance
More than 9,300 people attended the Mississippi Book Festival’s fifth anniversary celebration at the State Capitol complex on Saturday. This represents record attendance for the five- year-old festival and is an increase of 22 percent from last year. According to Holly Lange, Festival Executive Director, “More than 245 authors participated in Saturday’s festival, including 170…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 15, 2026
Governor appoints Howell to fill 3rd Chancery District Judge seat
News
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Frank Corder
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June 15, 2026
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Pinkins believes many Mississippi voters want something different
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Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
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June 15, 2026
Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after announcing agreement aimed at ending Iran war
Business
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”
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 16, 2026
The conquering lion
Culture
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Robert St. John
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June 15, 2026
The unlived life
Culture
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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June 15, 2026
Troy ramps up its offense to rally for 12-8 win that knocks Mississippi out of College World Series
Opinion
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?
Opinion
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Andy Gipson
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June 10, 2026
Working with the Trump administration to eliminate welfare fraud
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