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May 13, 2016
MDE: 87 percent pass Third Grade Reading Gate
Larger share of Mississippi third graders pass reading test A larger share of Mississippi third graders passed the state’s reading test on the first try this year. The Mississippi Department of Education says 87 percent of 41,000 public school third graders passed the computerized test. About 85 percent of third-graders passed on the initial attempt…
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May 13, 2016
Synthetic marijuana outlawed as Gov. Bryant signs bill
Governor Bryant signs bill outlawing synthetic marijuana JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) – Governor Phil Bryant has signed into law a bill that raises penalties for synthetic marijuana. A spokesman for Bryant says he signed Senate Bill 2169. The law, which takes effect July 1, raises penalties for growing, possessing, selling or trafficking synthetic cannabinoids.…
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May 13, 2016
Obama administration issuing directive to schools to allow bathroom use by gender of choice
Reports: Obama administration to issue directive on transgender bathroom use The Obama administration will issue a decree directing public schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms that match the gender they identify with, the New York Times reported. The letter will go out Friday, the Times said, but is not enforceable by law. However,…
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May 13, 2016
Sen. Cochran: Senate Approves FY17 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill
RELEASE: COCHRAN: SENATE STRENGTHENS FLOOD CONTROL, WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MISSISSIPPI Senate Approves FY17 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today praised passage of a Senate bill that provides important flood control and waterways infrastructure for Mississippi that the President’s budget sought…
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May 13, 2016
Kingfish analyzes Third Grade Reading scores
Third grade reading scores improve. The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following press release posted below. Third grade reading scores improved from last year as more students passed the “reading-gate” tests. Jackson Jambalaya 5/12/16
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May 13, 2016
Sen. Wicker: @realDonaldTrump, Senate leadership had a “positive and productive conversation”
Wicker Statement on Trump Meeting WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement regarding his meeting this morning with Donald Trump: “Mr. Trump and the Senate leadership had a very positive and productive conversation today aimed at unifying the party for victory this fall. We discussed a variety of topics related…
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May 12, 2016
WEIDIE – Lynn Fitch Playing Dangerous Political Game
Lynn Fitch Playing Dangerous Political Game It is no secret that incumbent State Treasurer Lynn Fitch is making noise about running for attorney general in 2019. On May 1, Clarion.Ledger political editor Geoff Pender, one of the state’s best journalists, wrote an early preview about the possibilities for the 2019 statewide races. He mentioned Fitch…
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May 12, 2016
Governor Bryant signs “Go Cup” bill into law
‘To-go cup’ bill signed by Gov. Bryant Governor Phil Bryant has signed what’s been dubbed the ‘to-go cup’ bill into law. This law will allow people to carry to-go cups of alcohol out of bar and restaurants in designated areas. Right now in Mississippi, all alcohol must be consumed or left before leaving a bar…
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May 12, 2016
Wicker, Cochran: EPA Stalls Decision-Making, Endangers Cotton Crops
RELEASE: Wicker, Cochran: EPA Stalls Decision-Making, Endangers Cotton Crops Miss. Senators Urge Agency to Move Forward in Approval of Cotton Insecticide WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Thad Cochran, R-Miss., sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy asking the agency to move swiftly on making a determination for emergency…
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May 12, 2016
New law allows small Mississippi towns to reduce number of aldermen
Mississippi’s small towns can eliminate 2 aldermen Small-town government in Mississippi could soon operate with fewer aldermen. A bill signed into law that goes into effect July 1 will allow a town with a population of 500 or less to operate its government with three aldermen instead of the current required five. Voters would have…
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May 12, 2016
PERRY gives glimpse into Court races
BRIAN PERRY/Crowded court races Sixteen attorneys are seeking election to the Mississippi Supreme Court or Court of Appeals this year. With staggered terms, Mississippi elects candidates to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals every two years, but this year looks to be the most crowded race in eight years. In 2008, four incumbent Supreme…
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May 12, 2016
Legislators comment on Rep. Baker’s notion of a state takeover of Jackson
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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December 15, 2025
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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