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Frank Corder
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September 28, 2022
U.S. Senate authorizes $20 million in continuing resolution for Jackson water system
Both Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith support the move. On Tuesday, Mississippi U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) voted to advance a Continuing Resolution making its way through Congress that funds the government on a short-term basis. Included in that resolution is $20 million for the city of Jackson’s water system. “I support providing…
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September 28, 2022
SALTER: Sierra Club grousing aside, Beckett, Posey qualified, capable of leading PUS, MDWFP
By: Sid Salter It’s unlikely that Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves was either seeking or expecting any praise from the Sierra Club – a liberal environmental organization – when announcing his appointments last for the new executive director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the new executive director of the Mississippi Public…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 27, 2022
MDE releases pandemic-era school and district grades for 2021-22
Mississippi schools and districts will learn their new grades for the first time since 2019. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) will review unofficial district and school accountability grades for 2021-22. Yet, Mississippi schools and districts have now learned their new grades for the first time since 2019. During a Commission on…
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Editor
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September 27, 2022
Could ethical lapse in non-disclosure undermine Mississippi Today’s coverage of TANF scandal?
Gray wall of silence in the media: Serious ethics concerns on welfare scandal coverage arise in Mississippi’s largest newsroom Five days ago, Y’all Politics reported that a former Assistant Attorney General serving at State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), Stephanie Ganucheau, who at the time worked for former Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, played a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 27, 2022
Mississippi to receive $600,000 grant to assist Mississippi businesses interested in beginning or increasing international trade
STEP funding will be used to support export development and trade endeavors for eligible small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded the Mississippi Development Authority $600,000 for the State Trade Expansion Program to support Mississippi business interested in international trade. “This funding is instrumental for Mississippi businesses wanting to grow their business by increasing…
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Frank Corder
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September 27, 2022
U.S. Dept. of Defense grants Mississippi $5 million to strengthen worker pipeline in shipbuilding industry
The state will match the funds with $1.8 million as Mississippi, DOD partner to modernize shipbuilding capacity through a consortium. Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced that $4,999,634 was being directed to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security-led Mississippi-Shipbuilding Industry Preparedness for National Security Consortium. Those funds are being used to undertake…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 27, 2022
Mississippi Charter Authorizer Board denies all but one application to open new charter school
Instant Impact Global Prep will operate in Natchez, Mississippi beginning 2023-2024 school year. On Monday, the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board denied all but one application to open new charter schools in Mississippi. In all, four applications were denied. The one approval given was to Instant Impact Global Prep. Their CEO says it is a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 27, 2022
Former Governor files response in civil lawsuit tied to MDHS misspending
The response by former Governor Bryant maintains that the communications requested are protected by executive privilege, but did provide many, including communications with his staff attorney. Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant has filed a response to the motion to compel that was made by Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC), requesting that he produce communications pertaining…
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Frank Corder
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September 27, 2022
EPA, DOJ put City of Jackson on notice over water violations
Legal action could be forthcoming from the federal government against the city for failure to properly staff, operate water system. The Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is back in Jackson this week meeting with the city’s Mayor and later with Governor Tate Reeves. The U.S. Department of Justice is also now involved.…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 26, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith support sportsmen, oppose traditional ammo and tackle ban
Mississippi Senators cosponsor the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 (S.4940). Last week, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined 21 colleagues to advance the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022 (S.4940), which would prohibit the Biden administration from banning the use of traditional lead ammunition or tackle…
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Frank Corder
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September 26, 2022
Spitballing federal spending? Congressman Thompson seeking $200 million for Jackson water system
He says the $200M is a “Bennie Thompson figure” in absence of a plan from the city. Last week, Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson told Politico that he would like the city of Jackson to remain the owner of its struggling water system but says the question is whether or not the city has…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 26, 2022
Absentee ballots now available for November Midterm Election
In order to vote in the November election, Mississippians must be registered to vote by October 10, 2022. In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available through Mississippi county circuit clerk’s office for the November general and special election to be held on November 8, 2022. The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has made a…
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
Time to spring forward: Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
Early voting on life support as House amends Senate bill
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
President Trump to “tell it like it is” in address to Congress
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2025
Camgian announces $2.5 million expansion in Starkville
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Parrish Alford
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March 3, 2025
Ole Miss, Mississippi State ready for March Madness
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Robert St. John
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March 3, 2025
End of an era: The last chapter of Coney Island Cafe
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 3, 2025
This year’s motto
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Charlie Bufalino
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February 28, 2025
Charter schools in Mississippi are working: Let’s give more families the opportunity
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Sid Salter
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February 26, 2025
Controversial ruling against Clarksdale newspaper is puzzling, disturbing and ironic
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Patrick Sullivan
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February 24, 2025
In education spending, Mississippi should prioritize work outcomes and ROI
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