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Sarah Ulmer
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January 22, 2019
MDOT announces funding for 163 emergency road and bridge repair fund projects
On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation announced funding for 163 emergency road and bridge repair projects. The Mississippi Transportation Commission on Tuesday announced funding for 163 Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund projects. Find a complete list of projects receiving funding here: https://t.co/E4bTTaWGHe pic.twitter.com/QCBNrmVQnj — MDOT (@MississippiDOT) January 22, 2019 Click HERE for the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 21, 2019
OPINION: Facts are on side of a cigarette tax increase
By: Dr. Michael Mansour, President, Mississippi State Medical Association A recent Y’all Politics opinion, “Cigarette smuggling would leap if big tax hike proposal adopted,” (submitted by the Mississippi Center for Public Policy) argued that increases in cigarette taxes encourage “cigarette smuggling.” Not only did the opinion cherry-pick information, but it appeared to fall prey to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2019
Sanderson Farms Championship receives stand-alone date on PGA tour schedule
Mississippi’s largest professional sporting event to be played September 16-22, 2019 At a press conference held Tuesday at The Country Club of Jackson, the PGA TOUR, Century Club Charities and title sponsor Sanderson Farms, led by CEO and Chairman of the Board Joe Sanderson, Jr., announced that the Sanderson Farms Championship will have a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2019
SALTER: History salvaged: Book preserves state’s reaction to ‘integrate at once’ court order
By: Sid Salter School desegregation in Mississippi was a tough, messy and often a very dangerous business. None knew those truths better than the white and black Mississippi school superintendents, principals, classroom teachers, coaches and students who were charged a half-century ago with catching the judicial hot potato known as Alexander v. Holmes County Board…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2019
There could be legal protection for your K9 companion in a domestic dispute #billoftheday
In any domestic dispute the first priority is to make sure all people, especially children, involved are taken care of. Once that is settled, some may ask what happens to Buster the families beloved dog? Well, SB 2014 addressed just that. The bill calls for an amendment code section in the Mississippi Code of 1972…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 14, 2019
Auditor’s Office Launches Project to Improve Efficiency and Eliminate Waste at Department of Transportation
Today the Office of State Auditor Shad White launched a study to identify savings and cut fat at the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Auditor’s office will hire private sector experts to conduct the analysis with guidance from the Auditor’s office. The study began with the release today of the Auditor’s request for proposals…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 14, 2019
Daylight Saving, all year round! #billoftheday
It’s not the first time the Mississippi Legislature has seen a this bill. Authored by Senator Jolly, SB 2004 would allow for Mississippi to observe Daylight Saving Time all year, as the standard for the state. The legislation is dependent upon the United States Congress amending 15 USC Section 260 (a), which would allow states…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 11, 2019
MDOT continues the fight against human trafficking
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has joined various agencies across the state and country to recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking continues to be among the fastest-growing crimes nationwide. Many government agencies are stepping forward to enhance awareness of issues and implementing methods to combat this increasing problem. The National Human…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Mississippi awarded $10.6 million in early childhood development federal grant
Mississippi was awarded $10.6 million for the “Connected for Success: A Family-Based Unified and Integrated Early Childhood” federal grant. This is the first time Mississippi has ever received federal funds for educational investments towards ages 0-5 and not children ages 4 to 5 already enrolled in pre-k classes. This is the third year Mississippi has applied…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
SALTER: Mississippi’s congressional clout will be tested, realigned in the 116th Congress
By: Sid Slater During the 2018 federal election cycle, The New York Times, The Washington Post and other national news organizations examined the question of what they saw as Mississippi’s declining clout on Capitol Hill. Clearly, the 2018 retirement of 45-year veteran Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran – who held the vastly influential post of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 26, 2018
SALTER: SBA poultry loan review shines bright light on industry’s role in Mississippi economy
By: Sid Salter The ancient creation dilemma is based on determining which came first, the chicken or the egg? But in 2018 agri-business government lending, the current dilemma is more accurately based on which comes first, the independent poultry grower or the corporate poultry integrator? The answer is complex and that complexity is based in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 21, 2018
Amazon Locating Consumer Goods Fulfillment Center in Marshall County, Miss., Creating 850 Jobs
Amazon is locating a consumer goods fulfillment center in Marshall County. The project will create 850 jobs over three years. “I am proud to welcome Amazon as the newest member of the Mississippi business community. Amazon’s presence demonstrates to industry leaders around the globe that Mississippi has what it takes for companies like Amazon to…
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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April 24, 2026
6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 24, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: April 24, 2026
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Russ Latino
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi Supreme Court revives Bryant defamation case against Mississippi Today
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 24, 2026
Praying with confidence
Culture
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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April 23, 2026
Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 23, 2026
Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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April 23, 2026
He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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April 23, 2026
An ounce of prevention
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 22, 2026
Federal indictment against The Southern Poverty Law Center hits close to home
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