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Anne Summerhays
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September 23, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith welcome $7.7 million for North Mississippi infrastructure
Grants will go towards nine infrastructure projects in multiple Mississippi counties in the Appalachia region. On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) celebrated the award of $7.7 million for nine infrastructure projects in multiple Mississippi counties in the Appalachia region. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) approved the grants, which are designed…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 23, 2022
Governor Reeves announces three new appointments
“I have the utmost confidence in their abilities and look forward to seeing all that they will accomplish in their roles,” Reeves said. On Friday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference to announce three new appointments. These include the Executive Director for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Executive Director for the…
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September 23, 2022
WICKER: Senate Resolution Commemorates Heroic Actions at Ole Miss 60 Years Ago
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker Wicker Honors Mississippi National Guard for Ending 1962 Riot Mississippi is fortunate to have had a strong National Guard dating back to 1798, nearly two decades before we became a state. Since then, Mississippi National Guardsmen have served in virtually every armed conflict since the War of 1812, including both…
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Frank Corder
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September 23, 2022
PEER reviews state agency procurement process
Between January 2018 and June 2022, 23 of the 32 procurements that were not approved were due to best practices violations. On Friday, the Mississippi Legislative PEER Committee released its latest report titled A Review of State Agency Procurement. Competitive sealed bidding is the preferred method for state procurement, PEER notes, adding that request for…
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Frank Corder
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September 23, 2022
MCPP celebrates State Policy Network awards with EmpowerMS, MS Justice Institute
The awards were given for the think tank’s help in achieving the state’s largest tax cut in history and fighting Biden’s vaccine mandates. This week, the Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) won two national awards at the State Policy Network (SPN) annual conference in Atlanta. The first award was the “Biggest win for Freedom”…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 23, 2022
Four special judges appointed to Hinds County Circuit Court
Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph has appointed four special judges to assist the Hinds County Circuit Court in reducing the number of pending cases caused by the pandemic. The special Judges are Andrew K. Howorth of Oxford, Betty W. Sanders of Greenwood, Stephen B. Simpson of Gulfport and Frank G. Vollor of Vicksburg.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 23, 2022
Ag Commissioner outlines safety measures for fair grounds at upcoming Mississippi State Fair
The fair is headed to Jackson on October 6 and will take place at the state fairgrounds. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson, along with state and local law enforcement officials, addressed security staff and safety measures for the upcoming 2022 Mississippi State Fair taking place October 6-16. Commissioner Gipson was joined by Jimmy…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 22, 2022
Hyde-Smith praises $30.3 million in USDA grants to expand internet service in rural Mississippi
USDA Rural Development ReConnect grants will support more broadband fiber service in seven counties. On Thursday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised the award of more than $30.0 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding for broadband fiber delivery to residents in seven rural Mississippi counties. Senator Hyde-Smith said two USDA ReConnect…
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Frank Corder
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September 22, 2022
Davis pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud cases
The former MDHS director will serve time in federal prison. The former Executive Director for the Mississippi Department of Human Services is pleading guilty this morning in state and federal court in the cases related to the welfare scandal that has been described by the State Auditor as the largest public corruption case in Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 22, 2022
Court orders Jackson to comply with 2021 Ethics Commission judgement in public records complaint
The City of Jackson has backed away from an attempt to appeal the largest fine issued by the Mississippi Ethics Commission in state history. The City of Jackson has dropped its appeal of the largest fine ever issued by the Mississippi Ethics Commission and must now comply with the order. The incident occurred in August…
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Anne Summerhays
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September 22, 2022
Dobbs takes helm at Population Health
Dr. Dobbs is the third person to lead the John D. Bower School of Population Health (SOPH). Effective August 1st, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, former state health officer for the Mississippi State Department of Health, now serves as the new Dean of the John D. Bower School of Population Health (SOPH). Dr. Dobbs is the third…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 21, 2022
Governor Reeves Announces Results of Coast Mobile Enforcement Team Deployment
The Mobile Enforcement Team deployment included over two dozen agencies and led to over 170 arrests. The proposed deployment was first announced by Governor Tate Reeves in May or 2022. “This operation means far more than just drugs and criminals off the streets. This means safer neighborhoods, safer roads, less threats to our kids and…
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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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