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December 16, 2013

Thompson only Miss. representative to oppose budget deal

Thompson only Miss. representative to oppose budget deal Rep. Bennie Thompson broke with the rest of the Mississippi delegation Thursday and voted against a two-year budget deal because the measure wouldn’t extend long-term unemployment benefits. “I believe this is a missed opportunity to show compassion and help families across the country,” Thompson, the delegation’s lone…
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December 13, 2013

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes sprinkles morning speech with humor

Gulfport mayor sprinkles morning speech with humor Hewes, who took office in July, said Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt wanted to know if his job was secure. Hewes said he told Beyerstedt: “That depends on how you look in a red dress,” and then a photo flashed on the screen of Beyerstedt and male colleagues in…