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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2018
OPINION: Government Is Trying To Save You From Lemonade Stands
By: Brett Kittredge, Director of Marketing and Communications for Mississippi Center for Public Policy. The summer of 2018 may go down as the year the nanny state tried to kill the lemonade stand. For generations, a summer tradition for boys and girls has been to make lemonade, set up a stand in front of their house…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 8, 2018
SALTER: Senate hopefuls leave Neshoba with very different kinds of campaign momentum
By: Sid Salter The major contenders in the 2018 Class II U.S. Senate nonpartisan special election on Nov. 6 left the state’s premier political stump with very different kinds of momentum. Neshoba County Fair speeches from Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Brookhaven, GOP state Sen. Chris McDaniel of Ellisville, and Democratic former secretary of agriculture Mike Espy…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 7, 2018
Charter schools on the slow rise in Mississippi
Since 1992, charter schools have been developing around the country in an effort to give parents additional choices for their child’s education. Charter schools are free, do not have admission requirements, and parents and students can choose that school for their child. It wasn’t until 2013 that Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation that became one…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 6, 2018
Evers home inducted into the African American Civil Rights Network
On Friday, the Medgar Evers home in Jackson was inducted into the African American Civil Rights Network. The Medgar Evers House is located on Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. It was originally built in 1956 and is the former home of African-American civil rights activist Medgar Evers, at the time of his death.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 3, 2018
David Baria at Neshoba: Started at the bottom–24 years later, still here
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate David Baria spent his 10 minutes on the Founder’s Square Pavilion stage laying out his plans for D.C. and pointing out the lack of changes he’s seen in 24 years of Wicker in the Senate. Coining terms like “Roger the Dodger,” Baria repeatedly called out the Senator for not wanting to…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 2, 2018
Espy at Neshoba: “I will be an independent Senator for Mississippi..”
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Espy stated at the Neshoba County Fair Thursday that’s he going far above playing party politics if elected to Washington. “I’ll be an independent senator for Mississippi,” said Espy. “I’ll work with Republicans and Democrats.” For much of his speech, Espy touted things he’s already accomplished for the state…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 2, 2018
Gipson at Neshoba: Genuine MS, helping solve farmers’ issues
The eighth Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce joined the litany of politicians speaking their peace at the Neshoba County Fair Thursday. Commissioner Andy Gipson gave a progress report of what he’s been seeing since taking the office. “During my travels, I’ve been hearing four common issues from farmers all over Mississippi: the priority of…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 2, 2018
O’Hara at Neshoba: Lower gas prices, make schools safe, legalize marijuana
Reform Party Candidate Shawn O’Hara used his time at the Neshoba County Fair Thursday to spell out his agenda if he were to be elected to the U.S. Senate. O’Hara laid out the following list: Lower gas prices Make schools safe again Legalize marijuana for industrial, medical, and recreational use and tax it End…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 2, 2018
Danny Bedwell at Neshoba: The two parties brought debt, big government
Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate Danny Bedwell explained his limited government stance from the historic podium of politicking at the Neshoba County Fair Thursday. “I’m limited government,” said Bedwell. “Just so you know. From the fiscal side, from the economic side, and from the civil liberties side.” Bedwell stated that no one was “smart enough”…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 2, 2018
Reeves at Neshoba: Praises tax cuts and Guest for Congress, stands up to liberals and media
During his 16th run at the Neshoba County Fair, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves praised tax cuts, endorsed Michael Guest for Congress, stood up to liberals and the media and went after Attorney General Jim Hood. The remarks on the media came after news stories claimed that the frontage road work being done along Lakeland…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 1, 2018
Shad White at Neshoba: We’re auditing the auditor’s office
Only 26 days have elapsed since Shad White was appointed State Auditor. White discussed some immediate changes and projects that have been made in the four short weeks since he was sworn into the position. Tuesday, the Auditor’s office released its budget request to the legislature– they’re asking for $100,000 less than spent last year.…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 1, 2018
Dick Hall at Neshoba: 1987 money can’t fix today’s roads
Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall spared no time in his under-10-minute session at the Neshoba County Fair Pavilion when it came to defending the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Hall said the stated mission of the agency is to plan, design, construct and maintain the roads and bridges in Mississippi. “But I want you to tell me…
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Russ Latino
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi Supreme Court revives Bryant defamation case against Mississippi Today
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Moderate to exceptional drought conditions seen throughout Mississippi
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi moves up in national rankings for state-funded Pre-K enrollment
Business
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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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
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 23, 2026
Our heavenly friend
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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