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December 22, 2017

For third year in a row, Mississippi sees population reduction

Census finds state again loses people JACKSON – For the third year in a row, the Census Bureau estimates that Mississippi’s population fell, as more people moved away from the Magnolia State than moved in. The estimate, released Wednesday, shows that Mississippi lost about 1,300 people from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2017, falling…
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December 22, 2017

Gov. Bryant calls speculation about future of Sen. Cochran “insensitive, irresponsible and unfair”

Governor won’t speculate about Cochran’s future JACKSON – Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, who will be charged with filling the vacancy and calling a special election should U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran step down, said he will not engage in speculation about Cochran’s future. In an email response to a question Thursday, the second-term Republican said, “Mississippi…