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Sarah Ulmer
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July 12, 2022
NFIB says small business expectations for the future, hit an all-time low
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is at an all time low, dropping several points as business owners look to expectations of future conditions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says their members are not optimistic about the future for small businesses. The Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5 which is…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 12, 2022
Altex Tube LLC locating manufacturing operations in Columbus, Mississippi
The company is investing nearly $110 million in new construction & equipment, creating over 58 direct jobs. Altex Tube LLC is locating a new manufacturing plant in Columbus, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $110 million and will create 58 direct jobs. The company, which is locating on the Steel Dynamics campus in…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 12, 2022
Mississippi Municipal League elects new officers for 2022-2023
Officers were elected at MML’s 91st Annual Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi. From June 27 to 29, 2022, the Mississippi Municipal League (MML) hosted its 91st Annual Conference, titled “Blast Off to Municipal Excellence,” in Biloxi, Mississippi. During the conference, MML elected new officers for 2022-2023. The Mayor of Greenwood, Carolyn McAdams, ascended to the office of President.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 12, 2022
Final FY2022 revenue numbers up $1,456.7 million over estimates
Revenue from FY2022 reached nearly $1,500 million over estimates with June brining in $163.2 million over sine die estimates. Total revenue collections for the month of June FY 2022 are $163,200,678 or 26.98% above the sine die revenue estimate. Fiscal YTD revenue collections through June 2022 are $1,456,712,202 or 24.58% above the sine die es?mate.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 11, 2022
Pro-choice activists propose ideas from “floating abortion clinic” to use of federal lands
From the usage of federal lands, to a “floating abortion clinic” in the Gulf, abortion supporters are seeking loopholes on new abortion laws. Since the ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that effectively overturned Roe v. Wade and turned the legality of abortion back over to individual states, activists and doctors in support…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 11, 2022
Mississippi Office of the State Auditor returned $298,913.66 so far this year
Auditor White: “We will continue aggressively pursuing recovery of stolen and misspent taxpayer money as long as I’m State Auditor.” On Monday, the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) announced that State Auditor Shad White and his office have returned $298,913.66 so far this year. @MSStateAuditor @ShadWhite and his office are working hard to…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 11, 2022
Senator Wicker urges support for NATO during visit to Europe
The Mississippi Senator calls for greater cooperation as Russia threatens Europe. Last week, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the U.S. Helsinki Commission, led a group of legislators to meet with senior European government officials and discuss opportunities to increase security and cooperation. While in Europe, Senator…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 9, 2022
House Homeland Security Chairman on TikTok – but is it safe?
House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson (D – Mississippi) is now on TikTok. But that is despite warnings from the FCC about the app and proposed legislation currently being considered in Thompson’s own Homeland Security Committee that would prevent DHS employees from using the app on department issued devices. Despite the risks identified by multiple…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 8, 2022
Judge says Jackson Mayor cannot veto a negative action by City Council
In a special hearing on Friday morning a Judge ruled “there is nothing to veto” in dispute between Jackson Mayor and City Council over garbage contract. Friday morning Special Judge Larry Roberts heard arguments between the City Council of Jackson and Mayor Chokwe Lumumba regarding the long disputed garbage collector contract that has held the…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 8, 2022
$150 million is being invested into Ackerman, MS by Southeastern Timber Products LLC, An STP-Tolko Partnership
This investment is the next step in an expansion project that will upgrade the mill from 120MMFBM to 250MMFBM annual capacity. This week, the Board of Directors of Southeastern Timber Products LLC, an STP-Tolko Partnership (STP) announced a $150 million capital investment in the STP lumber mill in Ackerman, Mississippi. The partnership is a joint venture…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 8, 2022
Man charged with murder of former Mississippi Representative
Former Rep. Ashley Henley was found dead in June of 2021 due to an apparent gunshot wound. Billy Brooks has been charged in the death of former DeSoto County Representative Ashley Henley according to the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in Yalobusha County. Brooks was arrested on Tuesday by Calhoun County authorities at his home, and…
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Guest Editorial
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July 8, 2022
WICKER: SCOTUS Majority Delivers Wins on Life, Guns, Energy, and Religious Freedom
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker ”It is clear that this majority is committed to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution as written,” Wicker writes. It was only six years ago that Justice Antonin Scalia, the conservative titan on our nation’s highest court, passed away unexpectedly. With the 2016 election months away, many feared…
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Maxwell appointed USDA State Director by President Trump
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Senator Wicker on Trump’s budget request: President’s advisors “were apparently not listening”
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Frank Corder
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May 2, 2025
Ole Miss pulls support of Oxford Pride Parade citing new DEI law
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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May 4, 2025
Mississippi Legends: Jimmy Rodgers, the father of country music
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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May 4, 2025
Anthrakian and déjà vu
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 4, 2025
Showers of blessing
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
Opinion
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Bill Crawford
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April 27, 2025
Model Utah program considered by legislature unfairly denigrated
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Courtney Taylor
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April 25, 2025
Inside Mississippi’s workforce reset: Reduce waste, cut overhead, create results
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