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August 15, 2013
CL – Is Mississippi being too tough on some crimes?
Is Mississippi being too tough on some crimes? Before the Legislature passed a “truth in sentencing” law in 1995, the state had about 11,000 people in prison and the Mississippi Department of Corrections budget was $119 million. Now, inmate population has doubled, to 22,000 and MDOC’s budget has nearly tripled, to $340 million. Taxpayers routinely…
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August 14, 2013
Perry – Cotton could help Cochran
Perry – Cotton could help Cochran There has been lots of speculation (including this column) on the future of Senator Thad Cochran in the 2014 election cycle. Whether he runs for reelection or not, Mississippi appears likely to send a Republican back to the Senate. Republicans are positioned well in the U.S. Senate for 2014…
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August 14, 2013
SOS Delbert Hosemann files amicus brief on SEC lawsuit filed by MS investors on Morgan Keegan funds
Mississippians file suit against Federal Agency Secretary Hosemann joins lawsuit, calls SEC failures “inexcusable” Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has filed a brief in support of a lawsuit filed against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The case demands the SEC finally distribute millions of dollars in settlement funds to Mississippi investors. “Injured Mississippi investors…
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August 14, 2013
Cochran Advocates Level Playing Field for Gulf Shrimp Industry
Cochran Advocates Level Playing Field for Gulf Shrimp Industry Miss. Senator Submits Hearing Testimony on Unfair Shrimp Subsidies to International Trade Commission WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today advocated the enforcement of trade rules that would allow the U.S. shrimp industry to compete with international competition on a level playing field. Cochran…
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August 14, 2013
Sun Herald – Rules bent for Bentz to be hired
Rules bent for Bentz to be hired Take the Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District, an agency that resides below the radar if ever there was one. For months, the SMPDD has been looking for a new executive director. Last week, Leonard Bentz Jr. got the job. According to the Associated Press, “During the search,…
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August 14, 2013
AP – Leonard Bentz defends Kemper decision as he prepares to leave PSC
Leonard Bentz defends Kemper decision as he prepares to leave PSC Public Service Commissioner Leonard Bentz hasn’t set a date to resign and become executive director of the South Mississippi Planning and Development District. But the Republican probably won’t be a commissioner by the time the state’s utility regulators meet again on Sept. 10. “Probably…
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August 14, 2013
WSJ – Mississippi Wrangles With Open-Carry Gun Law
WSJ – Mississippi Wrangles With Open-Carry Gun Law In Mississippi, where gun rights have wide support, a legal debate is raging over gun legislation. Gov. Phil Bryant signed an amended law earlier this year stipulating that gun owners don’t need a special permit to carry a gun in a holster or carrying case, as long…
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August 14, 2013
Hattiesburg Tea Party holds rally
Hattiesburg Tea Party holds rally The Hattiesburg Tea Party will hold a rally Tuesday evening to express thoughts on current issues facing our country. Tea Party founder Jennifer West says this rally is being held during the August Congressional recess so that Congressman Steven Palazzo will hear his constituents’ concerns, but the congressman’s office says…
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August 14, 2013
Sen. Chris McDaniel fights MS gas hike
Sen. Chris McDaniel fights MS gas hike A proposal released by Democratic Senator Willie Simmons could make the state of Mississippi see $700 million in new taxes to fund highway work. The Mississippi Senate Conservative coalition announced Monday that they will reject any attempts to raise gas taxes, or sales taxes on Mississippi families as…
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August 14, 2013
Nosef gives state of the GOP
Nosef gives state of the GOP tate GOP Chairman Joe Nosef met with media on Tuesday, the day before he heads to Boston for the Republican National Committee’s summer meeting, and gave sort of a state-of-the-party update. Nosef said the most important issue for the party right now, on both the national and state level,…
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August 14, 2013
Grenada Star – Political parties should pay for primaries
Grenada Star – Political parties should pay for primaries Three Hinds County supervisors have been defying state law by refusing to fund (and schedule) a primary election, saying there is not enough money in the till to cover the $67,000 exercise. Mississippi Atty. Gen. Jim Hood says the law is clear — counties must fund…
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August 14, 2013
Hosemann to announce lawsuit against a Federal Agency today
401 MISSISSIPPI STREET POST OFFICE BOX 136 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39205-0136 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Contact: Pamela Weaver, Director of Communications ***Media Advisory—Lawsuit Press Conference*** Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann will announce a lawsuit against a Federal Agency at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Secretary of State’s Capitol Office,…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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