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December 21, 2015
PENDER: Devil in details on transportation infrastructure tax increase
GEOFF PENDER: Business leaders push taxes for crumbling roads My polling data consists of one, but I believe a growing number of Mississippians, and lawmakers, are willing to at least entertain tax talk for infrastructure. But is this enough to overcome those who would oppose any tax increase of any sort? I don’t know. Apparently…
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December 19, 2015
Sen. Cochran outlines #Omnibus funding highlights for Mississippi
RELEASE: COCHRAN OUTLINES FY2016 OMNIBUS FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS FOR MISSISSIPPI Appropriations Bill Promotes State’s National Defense Role, Economic Development WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today highlighted provisions in a FY2016 omnibus appropriations bill that will benefit Mississippi and its role in supporting the nation’s security. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 combines the…
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December 19, 2015
Congressman Kelly’s statement on his vote to pass #Omnibus
RELEASE: House Passes Funding Bill to Provide for National Defense WASHINGTON – Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS) released the following statement after House passage of the Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY2016: “My vote in favor of the omnibus bill was about one thing- keeping this country safe. It is what I pledged to do both as…
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December 19, 2015
Sen. Wicker Champions Gulf Priorities in Coast Guard Bill
RELEASE: Wicker Champions Gulf Priorities in Coast Guard Bill Legislation Includes Education Grant Opportunities, Safety Provisions WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today praised the Senate’s passage of a measure to reauthorize and support the Coast Guard’s mission to defend the country on land, sea, and in the air. The legislation, H.R. 4188, includes…
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December 19, 2015
Congressman Harper’s statement on passage of #Omnibus
Today, the House came together by a vote of 316-113 to ensure our government is open and working for the American people. This bipartisan compromise secures a significant number of wins for Republican priorities: Maintains strong protections for life. This bill maintains important pro-life provisions, including the Hyde Amendment, and prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion.…
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December 19, 2015
State Auditor Pickering returns $30,000 in restitution funds to DA
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December 19, 2015
Gov. Bryant on MEC infrastructure tax, fee increase proposal: Increases must be offset with cuts
Bryant will require tax cuts to offset new road, bridge taxes Reacting to the Mississippi state chamber of commerce’s call for new fees and taxes to fund an annual $375 million to fix up decaying roads and bridges over a 10-year period, Gov. Phil Bryant insisted Friday that such tax increases must be offset by…
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December 19, 2015
Bryant appoints Moffett as First District Chancery judge
Tupelo attorney Moffett appointed First District Chancery Judge JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant announced today that he has appointed Tupelo attorney T.K. Moffett chancery judge in Northeast Mississippi’s First Judicial District. Moffett succeeds Judge Talmadge Littlejohn, who passed away in October. Because more than half of Littlejohn’s term remained, there will be a special election…
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December 19, 2015
Bryant appoints Mitchell to 5th Circuit Court bench
Bryant Names New 5th Circuit Judge JACKSON— Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed George Mitchell, Jr. as Circuit Court Judge for the 5th Circuit Court District. The district includes Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Grenada, Montgomery, Webster, and Winston counties. He will fill the unexpired term of Clarence Morgan, III who is retiring effective December 31. Mitchell’s appointment…
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December 19, 2015
MEC pushes tax, fee increases for transportation infrastructure improvements
Business leaders: Raise taxes, fees for roads, bridges The Mississippi Economic Council created the “MEC Blueprint Mississippi Transportation Infrastructure Task Force” to study the state’s road and bridge maintenance problems and make recommendations to the Legislature. MEC held off on pushing the issue in the 2015 legislative session because it was an election year. The…
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December 18, 2015
MDE releases latest round of state test scores; State Sup Wright says decreases were expected
Most Mississippi students score below grade level on tests Mississippi students in elementary and middle school grades lagged behind counterparts in 10 other states in 2014-2015 on tests in math and language arts. It’s the second batch of findings from Mississippi’s only administration of a multi-state test meant to measure achievement under new academic standards.…
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December 18, 2015
Newly reelected Amite Co. school superintendent wants a pay raise
Amite County School District superintendent wants pay raise Says he should be paid like other superintendents in SW Miss. Amite County School District’s superintendent is seeking a pay raise. The Enterprise-Journal reported Superintendent Scotty Whittington asked trustees for a raise at last week’s school board meeting. Whittington said he deserves a salary comparable to what…
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Bipartisan federal legislation filed to address student loans for those seeking nursing degrees
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 22, 2026
Nearly 76% of third graders pass literacy assessment on first try, down from prior year
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Frank Corder
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May 22, 2026
Memorial Day travelers hit with highest prices at the pump in 4 years
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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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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Susan Marquez
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May 22, 2026
Flag flying etiquette is a real thing
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Alistair Begg
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May 22, 2026
A bastion for our souls
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Alistair Begg
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May 21, 2026
Committed and consistent
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Kelley Williams
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May 22, 2026
Hoist on your own petard
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Sid Salter
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May 20, 2026
Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
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