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Anne Summerhays
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January 31, 2023
Advocacy groups split over Mississippi Senate anti-crime bills
Debate centers around the wisdom of increased minimum sentences while others express concerns with increased prison populations. Last week, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann along with State Senators Joey Fillingane, Brice Wiggins and Jeremy England unveiled six bills making their way through the chamber this session that are aimed at curbing crime across Mississippi. Among the…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 31, 2023
Governor Tate Reeves delivers State of the State address
Northern District Public Service Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley gives the Democratic Response. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves delivered his annual State of the State address Monday evening at the State Capitol. During his speech, Reeves, a Republican, discussed the state’s successes over the last couple of years as well as his priorities for the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2023
Rumors Bill Waller would make a second run for Governor put to rest
Bill Waller Jr. will not seek election in the 2023 cycle for governor. Bill Waller Jr. has publicly addressed the rumors that he would potentially challenge Governor Tate Reeves for Mississippi’s top job for a second time. Waller told Mississippi Today that he would not run again in 2023. The confirmation comes just days before…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 30, 2023
Autonomous vehicle legislation passes out of Mississippi House Committee
Chairman Rep. Busby says AVs are destined to be part of our commerce and it’s imperative the state has regulations that support them and Mississippi. Last week, lawmakers passed House Bill 1003 out of the Mississippi House Transportation Committee. Authored by State Representative Charles Busby (R), chairman of the House committee, the legislation would establish…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 30, 2023
Chris McDaniel running for Lieutenant Governor
The four-term Jones County state senator won’t seek re-election to the Mississippi Senate but will instead challenge incumbent Lt. Governor Hosemann to serve as the Senate’s presiding officer. State Senator Chris McDaniel confirmed to Magnolia Tribune that he would, in fact, be qualifying to run for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Mississippi. McDaniel, a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 27, 2023
Bill of the Day: Child support in the womb
Pregnant women could be eligible for child support payments if this Bill of the Day passes in Mississippi. Authored by State Representative Becky Currie, HB 320 would allow for a chancery court in Mississippi to award child support to pregnant women who are not married. It would in turn define an unborn child in the…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 26, 2023
Mississippi Senate aims to curb crime
Lt. Governor Hosemann, Senators highlight six bills that would set minimum sentences, reduce theft of public tax dollars, and more. On Thursday, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann met with members of the press to discuss several Senate bills this session that aim to curb crime across Mississippi. “It is critical to us that we address crime…
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Frank Corder
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January 26, 2023
Mississippi among 20 states suing Biden Administration over illegal immigrant entry program
According to the lawsuit, Mississippi has approximately 20,000 to 28,000 illegal aliens costing Magnolia State taxpayers more than $117 million per year. The State of Mississippi is one of 20 states that filed a lawsuit this week to oppose the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s new program that creates a pathway to citizenship for hundreds…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 25, 2023
National School Choice Week marked at Mississippi Capitol
Throughout Mississippi, there will be 287 events and activities planned by schools, home school organizations, non-profits, parent groups, and educators to highlight the week. National School Choice Week (NSCW) is a time each year when parents across the country are encouraged to research K-12 education options available for their children. Those options could include traditional…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 25, 2023
Concern for children, families at center of rally backing bill to restrict gender transitioning in minors
Woman who transitioned and then de-transitioned tells crowd of her traumatic life story while urging lawmakers to pass the legislation. “This is not about love; it’s about a bottom line.” That was the message from Meeke Addison, co-host of the radio show and podcast Airing the Addisons, at the “Do No Harm” rally held in…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 24, 2023
Attorney General Fitch announces $2.5 million to groups fighting human trafficking
The grant program was created by the Legislature to provide additional resources to victims. The Attorney General’s office announced on Monday that nearly $2.5 million in grant funding has been awarded to nine organizations working to provide services for victims of human trafficking in Mississippi. The Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 24, 2023
Survey shows less teacher, staff vacancies in Mississippi public schools
The Educator Shortage Survey shows 515 fewer vacancies among teachers, administrators and school support staff across the state. Over the past few legislative sessions, lawmakers in both chambers, with the support of Governor Tate Reeves, have passed historic increases in teacher pay while providing more funding for public education in Mississippi than ever before. Much…
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Frank Corder
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January 30, 2025
Blackhawk pilot with Mississippi ties dies in D.C. air disaster
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Daniel Tyson
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January 30, 2025
Senate committee advances legislation to restrict power of Auditor’s Office
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 30, 2025
Bill filed by House Education chairman would allow students in low performing schools to transfer
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 29, 2025
Ad5 takes off where ‘Godwin’ dropped the ball
Business
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Frank Corder
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January 28, 2025
Yancey Engineered Solutions bringing generator enclosure, fuel tank manufacturing to Batesville
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Frank Corder
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January 28, 2025
Woodland Recovery Center investing $25 million in new 100-bed Southaven facility
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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January 30, 2025
The backstory of Mississippi’s own Cat Cora
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 30, 2025
A golden sash
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Jim Beaugez
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January 29, 2025
Country music star Steve Azar lands on Grammy-nominated children’s album
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Sid Salter
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January 29, 2025
Pete Johnson’s political family tree filled with twisting branches of Mississippi’s history
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Russ Latino
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January 29, 2025
Barksdale once railed against monopolies, he should support school choice now
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Russ Latino
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January 27, 2025
For Jackson’s Lumumba, running for mayor could worsen legal headache
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