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November 27, 2017
Northern PSC Presley helps get portrait of former Gov. Allain hung in Capitol
Allain portrait finally will hang in state Capitol That gap has long been there – reserved for a portrait of the enigmatic Bill Allain, a Natchez native, who served as the state’s 59th governor from 1984 until 1988. Allain is Mississippi’s only past governor whose portrait does not hang in the hall of governors, according…
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November 27, 2017
State Sen. Horhn wants statues of black lawmakers outside Capitol
Senator: Capitol art should also show black Mississippians A lawmaker says art at the Mississippi Capitol should be updated to reflect accomplishments of African-Americans. Democratic Sen. John Horhn of Jackson tells The Associated Press that he would like to see statues of former Rep. Robert Clark of Ebenezer and the late Sen. Henry Kirksey of…
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November 27, 2017
@VP Pence spends Thanksgiving in Meridian
Vice President Mike Pence serves Thanksgiving dinner to sailors, Marines in Meridian Pence, who was accompanied by wife Karen and daughters Charlotte and Audrey, repeated the warm wishes to each service member making their way through the dining hall. The couple’s son Michael, a first lieutenant who is training to be a fighter pilot, is…
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November 27, 2017
#msleg chairmen Rep. Smith, Sen. Fillingane tamp down talk of cigarette tax increase
Analysis: Chairmen tamp down talk of big jump in tobacco tax In separate interviews with The Associated Press last week, House Ways and Means Chairman Jeff Smith and Senate Finance Chairman Joey Fillingane said the advocates are unlikely to get the full $1.50 a pack increase — and there’s no guarantee they will get anything…
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November 22, 2017
@SenatorWicker Statement on FCC Draft Order to Restore Internet Freedom
RELEASE Wicker Statement on FCC Draft Order to Restore Internet Freedom WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement upon the release of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai’s draft “Restoring Internet Freedom Order,” which was circulated to his…
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November 22, 2017
@AGJimHood announces arrest of PERS employee for embezzlement
Mississippi employee arrested for embezzlement Attorney General Jim Hood, in a news release Tuesday, said 31-year-old Amanda Combs, of Brandon, turned herself in to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, after being indicted on three counts of embezzlement by a public employee. Jail records did not indicate if she has an attorney. While working in the…
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November 22, 2017
Ocean Springs Aldermen vote 6-1 to require flying of #msflag at City Hall
Resolution passes to allow state flag at OS City Hall Aldermen voted 6-1 to amend the city’s code of ordinances and require the state flag be flown at all city buildings no matter what. Alderman Ricky Authement was the one vote against the resolution. “That flag has not flown at city hall for 10 years…
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November 21, 2017
Mississippi unemployment rate falls to 4.9%
MISSISSIPPI’S JOB GROWTH JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Mississippi’s job market continues to improve, as unemployment falls and payrolls rise. Last month, the state jobless rate fell to 4.9%, which ties an all-time low set this May. WCBI 11/17/17
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November 21, 2017
Board of Education considers teacher licensing flexibility
Mississippi’s teacher shortage prompts proposed license flexibility At its Nov. 9 meeting, the state Board of Education voted to begin modifications for a special license that has a number of requirements, including testing competent in certain subject matters. The modification would allow the state to issue a one-year license to teachers who hold at least…
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November 21, 2017
Higgins takes jab at MDA, says #msflag, #HB1523 hurt state
Regional director criticizes Mississippi economic agency Joe Max Higgins is chief executive officer of Golden Triangle Development LINK, based in Columbus. He told The Commercial Dispatch that he believes Mississippi Development Authority leaders have a combative relationship with local and regional development groups. Higgins said MDA director Glenn McCullough tries to dictate where companies will…
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November 21, 2017
Gov. Bryant wants 2 percent placed in reserve this #msleg session
Bryant wants to follow law, set aside 2 percent of revenue JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant is setting as a goal for the upcoming fiscal year to follow existing law and appropriate only 98 percent of projected revenue. While the law requiring 2 percent of revenue to be placed in reserves each year has been…
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November 21, 2017
PEER report finds sloppy vehicle record keeping for state employees
Mississippi agencies sloppy on vehicle records, report says JACKSON, Miss. (WTOK) – A new report shows that Mississippi’s state agencies are keeping bad records when it comes to the vehicles employees drive. The state of Mississippi owns more than 7,000 vehicles. But the PEER report says that’s only an approximation since the records are incomplete…
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2026
State Treasurer McRae challenges Congressman Thompson’s opposition to Trump Accounts
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Marisa Atkinson
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July 9, 2026
Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 9, 2026
State Health Officer warns Mississippi Board of Health about declining kindergartener vaccination rates
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 9, 2026
Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
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Alistair Begg
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July 9, 2026
Seeing Christ in the scriptures
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Meredith Biesinger
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July 8, 2026
Magnolia Mahjong House brings people back to the table
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Sid Salter
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July 8, 2026
As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
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Sid Salter
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July 1, 2026
Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career
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