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August 26, 2016
Jackson mayor Yarber sued for sexual harrassment; city statement calls it “vicious and scandalous”
Ex-assistant to Jackson mayor alleges sexual harassment A former executive assistant to Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber tells a story of sex, strippers and campaign parties in her sexual harassment suit filed against the mayor Thursday. Kimberly Bracey alleges Yarber sexually harassed her and others and fostered a “sexual hostile work place” at City Hall. “It’s…
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August 26, 2016
“We do regular fundraisers. I’ve never known a fundraiser where sex was solicited.” #cantmakeitup
Ex-assistant to Jackson mayor alleges sexual harassment The suit also paints a picture of the parties held by Atlanta businesswoman Mitzi Bickers for Yarber in late 2014. “Ms. Bickers had arranged for a woman to have a sexual relationship with Defendant Yarber,” the suit states. The filing alleges that on one of these trips, the…
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August 25, 2016
Rep. @BennieGThompson: Political motivation is behind Hattiesburg prosecutions
Thompson: Political motivation is behind Hattiesburg prosecutions In his letter, Thompson says that “high-profile” supporters of Dupree are being punished through actions by the FBI, District Attorney’s office, U.S. Attorney’s office in Jackson and the Mississippi state auditor. Kelley Ryan, an auditor’s spokesperson, and Brett Carr with the FBI declined to comment. Other agencies named…
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August 25, 2016
@JoeNosef quoted in @Newsweek article on Trump visit
TRUMP IS REDRAWING THE ELECTION MAP, TO REPUBLICANS’ PERIL Nathan Shrader, assistant professor of political science at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, says a general election visit to the state by a presidential candidate is rare, and that’s ginned up plenty of local excitement about the rally. But Shrader called the visit “kind of perplexing,”…
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August 25, 2016
@AGJimHood talks mental health, cyber crime
Hood talks mental health, cyber crime Hood said his office has to pick its battles. “It’s fun to fight the federal government, but I have to look at the law and see what the courts have done on issues,” Hood said. Hood also said his office is working with small business owners on data breaches…
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August 25, 2016
Sen. Thad Cochran – Urgent rural MS projects win support from @DeltaRegional Authority
COCHRAN: URGENT RURAL MISS. PROJECTS WIN SUPPORT FROM DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY Eight Grants Awarded from Large FY2016 Funding Increase WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today applauded the distribution of Delta Regional Authority (DRA) grant secured last year to support infrastructure improvements and community development projects in…
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August 25, 2016
Henry Barbour: Busy behind the scenes
Henry Barbour: Busy behind the scenes “I just see myself as a guy who works in organizational politics with the objective that we try and elect good people – people with integrity,” Barbour said. “People who, for the most part, share the values and principles and desire to make Mississippi better and the country better.”…
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August 25, 2016
Obamacare continues to rake states like Mississippi over the coals with huge rate increases
States Start to Approve Steep Increases in Health Premiums The Obama administration and insurers are still trying to expand the number of enrollees in HealthCare.gov and state equivalents in a bid to turn the tide. Higher rates typically push down enrollment, especially among people who don’t feel they badly need health care, which can lead…
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August 25, 2016
Second Amendment tax-free weekend starts Friday
Second Amendment tax-free weekend starts Friday Mississippi hunters can keep a little more cash in their pockets this weekend during the Second Amendment sales tax holiday. Starting Friday, hunters can choose from a list of items that are exempt from the normal state sales tax. Items included are archery equipment, rifles, pistols, shotguns, ammunition, sights…
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August 25, 2016
LG Tate Reeves questions cuts made by agencies
Reeves questions cuts made by agencies The Republican lieutenant governor also criticzed the pay raises the agency has given in recent years. Mikula said the pay raises met state law guidelines, such as increasing the pay for 3,000 direct care workers from about $16,000 annually to $17,000 annually as they received mandated training. Reeves said…
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August 25, 2016
Report on state revenue completion lagging #msleg
Report on state revenue completion lagging Normally, the staff of the Legislative Budget Committee has the monthly reports completed within a few days of the end of the month. But the July report has created unique problems. Debbie Rubisoff, director of the Budget Committee staff, said changes made to the method of collecting state revenue…
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August 25, 2016
MDOC understaffed, official says
MDOC understaffed, official says Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Marshall Fisher appeared Tuesday before lawmakers looking at ways to save on department and agency spending. From Fisher’s presentation, the things the public need to know about MDOC: The number of inmates in MDOC custody: 19,478 MDOC’s inmate capacity: 23,981 Inmate population: range in age from…
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May 15, 2026
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
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Joshua Rollo
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May 15, 2026
From Mississippi to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey to USS Greeneville
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Daniel Tyson
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May 15, 2026
Judge blocks release of discovery materials in Jackson bribery case against Owens, Lumumba, Banks
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
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Matt Friedeman
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May 17, 2026
We have an ascending God
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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May 15, 2026
These guys don’t just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them
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Alistair Begg
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May 15, 2026
Hope through the silence
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
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Sid Salter
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May 13, 2026
Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
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