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December 1, 2022
Former Jackson County employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
Charles Smith was indicted for embezzlement earlier this year. He stole road maintenance equipment from Jackson County taxpayers. Today State Auditor Shad White announced Charles Smith, a former employee of Jackson County, has been convicted of two counts of embezzlement. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Angel McIlrath’s office in the courtroom of Judge…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 1, 2022
Hyde-Smith, colleagues stand with Armed Forces, demand vote to end COVID vaccine mandate
Approximately 3,400 troops have been discharged from the military for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined colleagues who informed leadership that they will oppose moving forward with the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), unless the Senate votes on an amendment to: Prohibit the involuntary separation of…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau extends “skip the line” hours of operations
The extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at select locations. The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau announced they will expand hours of operations to customers seeking services from the driver service bureau. Extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Commissioner Sean…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
MDHS continuing Medicare enrollment assistance through December 7
Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare can contact a counselor to review coverage changes. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that Medicare open enrollment will continue through December 7, 2022. Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare have until then to contact a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor to review coverage changes that take effect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 30, 2022
Northern Transportation Commissioner announces series of town hall events
Caldwell looks to connect with the public through public meetings slated for December 6, 7 and 8. Northern Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell has announced a series of public meetings as a way to better communicate between the commission and the public. The meetings were originally planned for 2020, Caldwell said, but the pandemic caused cancelations.…
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Frank Corder
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November 30, 2022
Fitch joins 17 other AGs in questioning FedEx, UPS gun tracking policies
Concerns raised over what could be a database of American gun purchasers. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined other attorneys general from 17 other states in calling on UPS and FedEx to clarify their practices pertaining to shipping guns. The other state attorneys general come from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
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Guest Editorial
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November 30, 2022
SALTER: Jailing mental patients is an old problem that remains ‘unacceptable’ in Mississippi
**Submission by Sid Salter** Mississippi remains the focus of a 2016 U.S. Justice Department lawsuit which alleges, among other things, that the state “violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) by failing to provide adults with mental illness with necessary integrated, community-based mental health services.” The U.S.…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 29, 2022
Governor Reeves: It is excellent news Jackson Mayor won’t be overseeing water system
Reeves adds that it is very promising that this problem is now going to be solved outside of the city’s backrooms. Earlier today, the United States Department of Justice filed a proposal in federal court that upon approval would appoint an Interim Third Party Manager to stabilize the city of Jackson, Mississippi’s public drinking water system, saying…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 29, 2022
DOJ requests third party manager brought in to stabilize Jackson water system
The city and State Health Department are in agreement with the federal proposal that would allow an interim manager to take over the water system. A proposal was filed by the United States in federal court to propose a possible solution to the continued issues with Jackson’s water crisis. If approved by the court, an…
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Frank Corder
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November 29, 2022
Caughman not seeking re-election to Mississippi State Senate
The Republican has represented parts of Copiah, Rankin and Simpson counties in District 35 for two terms. State Senator Chris Caughman has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to a third term in next year’s statewide elections. Caughman, a Republican, has represented Mississippi Senate District 35 since 2016. He currently chairs the Senate…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 29, 2022
Favre files request to be removed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Brett Favre’s attorney says MDHS should look more closely at their mishandling of TANF funds instead of pushing false insinuations against the NFL Hall of Famer. The attorney for Brett Favre has filed a motion to have the NFL legend removed from the welfare lawsuit currently being pursued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services…
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Frank Corder
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November 28, 2022
James Meredith talks about his formative years in Bigger Pie Forum podcast
Learn more about the Mississippi civil rights icon. Bigger Pie Forum’s Ashby Foote and Charles Grayson recently sat down with Mississippi’s own James Meredith to hear about his fascinating life story. Most know Meredith from when he became the first black student admitted to the University of Mississippi in 1962 but little has been said…
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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
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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
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 30, 2025
A golden sash
Culture
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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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