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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2022
117th Congress heads home, sends $1.7 trillion spending package to President
Mississippi’s Thompson, Wicker vote in favor of the bill as Hyde-Smith, Kelly, Guest and Palazzo oppose it. On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 225-201 to pass the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package the U.S. Senate officially passed the day before, avoiding a Christmas break government shutdown that would have ensued at midnight when…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 23, 2022
PEER reviews recently passed Parkers Law aimed at curbing fentanyl deaths
The new law provides harsher punishments for individuals who sell fentanyl or items laced with the drug that led to death. The Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER, recently reviewed a bill passed in 2022 called Parkers Law. The bill ultimately increases the penalty for anyone who knowingly sells or profits…
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2022
State Rep. Miles will not seek re-election to the House in 2023
Miles, a Democrat who has served in the House since 2012, will run for Scott County Chancery Clerk instead. State Representative Tom Miles will not seek re-election to the Mississippi House of Representatives where he was served since 2012. Miles, a Democrat, announced his decision on his Facebook page on Thursday, telling constituents that serving…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 22, 2022
Gov. Reeves appoints Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge
Judge Touchstone will replace Tony Mozingo who announced he was stepping down in October. Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Judge Brad Touchstone as 15th Circuit Court District Judge. “Judge Touchstone has had a long and distinguished career in the legal field,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I personally witnessed his strong leadership skills in…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 22, 2022
PEER Committee releases review of Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Advertising Fund
In FY 2022, MDA expended approximately $16 million from the Tourism Advertising Fund, primarily on advertisements promoting tourism in Mississippi. The Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER Committee) released its report titled FY 2022 Annual Report: A Review of the Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Advertising Fund on Thursday. The Mississippi Development…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 22, 2022
Hosemann discusses priorities ahead of 2023 Legislative session
The Lt. Governor discussed modified school calendars, postpartum care for women on Medicaid, and more. The 2023 session of the Mississippi Legislature is rapidly approaching, gaveling in on January 3rd. Ahead of the session’s start, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) held a press conference on Wednesday to highlight his legislative agenda and top priorities for…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 21, 2022
NAACP files lawsuit challenging Mississippi legislative redistricting two weeks before candidate qualifying begins
The group has partnered with the ACLU and others to seek greater black voting strength in 7 parts of the state. On Tuesday, the NAACP along with five black Mississippi residents filed a lawsuit against the state of Mississippi challenging Mississippi’s 2022 state legislative redistricting maps just weeks before qualifying begins for the 2023 election…
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Frank Corder
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December 21, 2022
Candidate qualifying for state, legislative, county offices opens January 3rd
Ready or not, the next round of Mississippi elections is upon us. Candidates have until February 1st to qualify. Qualifying for statewide, district, legislative and county offices begins on January 3rd and runs through February 1st at 5pm. Mississippi is among three states holding state executive elections and four states holding legislative elections in 2023.…
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Frank Corder
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December 21, 2022
U.S. Senate looks to pass $1.7 trillion spending package as deadline looms
Wicker, Hyde-Smith among 70 Senators voting to move the bill forward. The City of Jackson could see $600 million in emergency funding. The U.S. Congress looks to pass a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill this week, avoiding a Friday deadline that would shut down the federal government as the current continuing resolution expires. The legislation would…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 20, 2022
Ridgeland man pleads guilty to making threats against CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
Robert Wiser Bates is scheduled to be sentenced on March 7, 2023. On Monday, U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that a Ridgeland man pleaded guilty to making threats in interstate commerce. According to court documents and statements made in court in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2022
State Auditor says agencies, taxpayers pay high cost of inflation
The office’s latest report found buying power at home and within government has dropped 13% since 2020. The Office of the State Auditor for Mississippi, overseen by Auditor Shad White, conducted an inflation report for the state’s agencies. In the report, the Auditor found that taxpayers are paying more for nearly everything government agencies purchase…
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2022
Thompson, January 6th Committee vote unanimously on criminal referrals for former President Trump
The Mississippi Congressman, who has chaired Speaker Pelosi’s select committee, says there’s no doubt Trump summoned a mob to Washington. The U.S. House select committee appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) to investigate the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot met for its final time today, unveiling what will be in its final report. That report…
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 14, 2025
Third grade reading assessment pass rate climbs in Mississippi
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 14, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: November 14, 2025
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 13, 2025
Two Mississippi women arrested in separate SNAP fraud cases
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Daniel Tyson
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October 30, 2025
Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 29, 2025
Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2025
Delta Grain investing $3.76 million to expand Sidon operations
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Alistair Begg
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November 14, 2025
Our help comes from the Lord
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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November 13, 2025
Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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November 13, 2025
Cooking, connection, and a little Delta magic at the Viking Cooking School
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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November 14, 2025
Mississippi should double down as an education innovator
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Kelley Williams
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November 13, 2025
Wistful not thinking
Opinion
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Ron Eller
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November 12, 2025
It’s time to restore trust in government: Why Congress needs term limits
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