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January 4, 2017
MITCHELL: #msleg to look at education funding and more
CHARLIE MITCHELL: Schools and slush funds could be topics this session It will be a short session, only 90 days. Mississippi lawmakers will be back home while the azaleas are still in bloom, at least in some parts of the state. What will make headlines? No one every really knows for sure, but K-12 education…
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January 4, 2017
State Sen. Hob Bryan’s opening day procedural trick falls flat in #msleg
2017 Mississippi legislative session begins Typically, the opening day of a session is mostly pomp and ceremony and devoid of much legislative work or debate, but that wasn’t the case Tuesday, as Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, tried to get the Senate to take up a bill he filed. He was trying to remove a measure…
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January 4, 2017
Hinds Co. DA trial soon headed to jury
Defense rests in Hinds County District Attorney trial JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – The conspiracy and bribery case of Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith could soon be in the hands of the jury. Smith was indicted on hindering the prosecution of criminal defendant Christopher Butler. Tuesday was day nine of the trial…
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January 4, 2017
With eyes on Webster Co., Rep. Moore’s bill would allow school board to fill superintendent vacancy
Bill would let school boards fill superintendent vacancies In 2016, the legislature enacted a law making all 55 elected superintendents appointed, beginning in 2020. Webster County Superintendent Jack Treloar, who was elected, resigned Dec. 31. House Education Committee Chairman John Moore says it would cost the county $60,000 to elect a school chief to serve…
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January 4, 2017
State Rep. Tom Miles says @EdBuild report delay “could be a red flag for the whole thing”
Mississippi lawmakers return to Capitol for 2017 legislative session There was a jump start on a potential rewrite of the public education funding formula in the fall. That’s when the non-profit EdBuild was hired. The expectation was that a recommendation would be ready before the session. It’s not. And Democrats say it could be a…
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January 4, 2017
MSSC swears in new Justice Chamberlin, returning Justices Kitchens, Maxwell, Beam
4 justices take oath of office for Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bobby Chamberlin of Hernando is a former circuit judge who was elected to the state’s highest court in November. He succeeds former Justice Ann Lamar of Senatobia, who retired. Chamberlin took his oath Tuesday, moments after Justices Jim Kitchens of Crystal Springs, James Maxwell…
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January 4, 2017
@CongPalazzo Sworn In for Fourth Term
RELEASE: Palazzo Sworn Into Fourth Term Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) was sworn into the 115th Congress today, entering his fourth term serving Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. “I’m honored once again to be given this opportunity to continue serving the people of South Mississippi. The 115th Congress is the turning point that we…
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January 4, 2017
Sen. @RogerWicker Anticipates Major Reforms During Trump’s First 100 Days
RELEASE: Wicker Anticipates Major Reforms During Trump’s First 100 Days Supreme Court Nomination, Tax Reform Could Be Early Items in 2017 The first 100-day period after a new President takes office is a pivotal time for any administration. The plans that are put in place during these days have earned attention since the presidency of…
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January 4, 2017
Legislature celebrates bicentennial events across Mississippi #msleg
RELEASE: LEGISLATURE CELEBRATES BICENTENNIAL EVENTS ACROSS MISSISSIPPI JACKSON – Film festivals, theatrical performances and historical reenactments will mark Mississippi’s bicentennial in communities across the state, legislative leadership announced today. Lawmakers opened the first day of the legislative session with a reception celebrating the 200th year of statehood. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and Speaker of the…
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January 3, 2017
Qualifying for municipal offices begins in earnest today, ends March 3rd
Qualifying for Municipal elections runs from January 2 through March 3. Party primaries for municipal offices is set for May 2. General election for municipal offices is June 6.
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January 3, 2017
House Appropriations Chair Read: “I pray God’s help for us to make wise, prudent decisions” #msleg
New House Appropriations Chairman John Read posted the following message on Facebook Wednesday morning: “Today, the Legislature will convene for the opening day of the 2017 session. This session is slated for 90 days. In it, we will likely see many controversial issues arise, and I pray God’s help for us to make wise and…
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January 3, 2017
PineBelt legislators discuss 2017 #msleg goals
Education, roads, budget: Lawmakers talk 2017 goals Fillingane, R-Sumrall, will be looking at two big issues that fall in line with his responsibilities as chair of the Senate Finance Committee — taxes and school funding. “My goal would be to make sure we have a balanced budget and our tax structure is sound,” he said….…
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May 5, 2026
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
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Frank Corder
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May 5, 2026
Thompson says SCOTUS Callais ruling “equivalent to a second Civil War”
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Daniel Tyson
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May 5, 2026
Debate lingers over what, how to pay Jackson’s new police chief
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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
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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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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Meredith Biesinger
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May 5, 2026
Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 5, 2026
Who do you say that I am?
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Robert St. John
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May 4, 2026
Table 19
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Russ Latino
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May 5, 2026
Mississippi faces pressure to redistrict before congressional midterms, but also real world constraints
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Susan Crabtree
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May 1, 2026
U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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