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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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Courtney Ingle
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August 1, 2018
Tobey Bartee at Neshoba: We have to come together for the future
Gautier native and U.S. Senate candidate Tobey Bartee stood behind the historic blue podium at the Neshoba County Fair Wednesday to highlight issues he sees the country and the state experience in infrastructure, education, and poverty. “The struggles I highlight today are not unique to Mississippi,” said Bartee. “We see them in rural, suburban and…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 1, 2018
Cecil Brown at Neshoba: Vote for change, or don’t if you’re okay with what you’ve got
Public Service Commissioner for the Central District of Mississippi Cecil Brown used his eleven-and-a-half minutes to call all Mississippi voters’ attention to the upcoming elections cycles. His message? If you’re okay with what you’ve got, keep the people you have. “According to the Congressional Budget Office,” said Brown. “For the first time ever.. we will…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 1, 2018
SALTER: Mid-term election stakes are high for state’s farmers in wake of trade disputes and tariffs
By: Sid Salter While it’s easy to get caught up in the lunge-and-parry of personality politics in Mississippi’s 2018 congressional elections, the fact is that this election cycle is fraught with issues and concerns that are very real to Mississippi voters and that’s particularly true for Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and producers. I had an opportunity…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 30, 2018
Mississippi ranks Top 10 in multiple categories for 14th annual Business Facilities Rankings Report
The Business Facilities 14th Annual Ranking Report keeps pace with evolving priorities of economic development and tracks red-hot growth sectors, kicking off with the state rankings report. Mississippi is ranking in the top ten for Best Business Climate, Economic Growth Potential, FTZ Activity (exports), and Manufacturing (% of workforce). The report charts the evolution of…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 26, 2018
Opinion: Government Created The Student Loan Crisis
By: Brett Kittredge, Director of Marketing and Communications for Mississippi Center for Public Policy. Attorney General Jim Hood has filed a lawsuit against student loan lender Navient alleging “widespread abuses across all aspects of its student loan business.” Just last month the attorney general of California filed a similar suit. Prior to that, a handful of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 25, 2018
Mississippi’s Center for Violence Prevention recognizes Mississippi Federation of Republican Women
On the one-year anniversary of the opening of The Tower, Mississippi’s Center for Violence Prevention proudly recognizes the Mississippi Federation of Republican Women (MFRW) for its publicity of the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Sandy Middleton, Executive Director, stated, “When The Center for Violence Prevention opened The Tower, the new statewide facility to provide specialized treatment…
Culture
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 23, 2018
Alexa, Y’all – why your device may have trouble understanding that Southern drawl
By: Allison Ross, Yellowhammer The remarkable drawl that embodies Southern culture may be responsible for the frustration many Mississippian’s feel when trying to get their smart tech to answer a question. The repeated “Sorry, I didn’t get that” can lead people with accents to under utilize voice-activated devices such as Alexa and Google Home that…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 18, 2018
Gov. Phil Bryant announces keynote speaker for the Governor’s Health Care Economic Development Summit in Jackson next month.
Bryant posted on Facebook: I am proud to announce that U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson will attend the Governor’s Health Care Economic Development Summit in Jackson next month. Before joining President Donald J. Trump‘s administration, Secretary Carson was a pioneer in the medical field. For nearly 30 years, Secretary Carson…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 18, 2018
SALTER: Neshoba County Fair stump speeches should more sharply focus two key political races
By: Sid Salter A weekend visit to the Neshoba County Fairgrounds demonstrates that for the politicians and their supporters, the buildup to “Mississippi’s Giant Houseparty” is long since underway. Political signs and placards already dot trees, fence posts and power poles along the seven-mile stretch of Highway 21 running south from Philadelphia to the historic…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 16, 2018
Take a look at the 2018 Neshoba County Fair schedule
The Neshoba County Fair is the political forum for the State of Mississippi. State, local, and on occasion national politicians come to the fair to make their speeches at the Pavilion in Founders Square. News media from around the state converge on the Square to cover the speeches. You can hear the politicians speak on…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 9, 2018
Op-Ed: Mississippi Could Become the Nation’s Next Startup Hotspot
By: Stephen Lusk As a lifelong resident of Mississippi and current college senior, I frequently witness a perplexing situation many of my classmates face: If I can find a job in my degree field here, will I be able to earn fair market value? If not, am I able to endure the emotional strain of…
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Mislabeling of seafood still a concern nearly a year after seafood labeling law went into effect
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 24, 2026
Mississippi leading the way in citizenship verification for unclaimed money
News
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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
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
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
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
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
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