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Anne Summerhays
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December 2, 2022
Two former MDOC officials indicted for excessive force against an inmate
If convicted, the defendants each face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The Department of Justice announced a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Mississippi returned an indictment that was unsealed yesterday charging both Jessica Hill, a correctional officer at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF), and Nicole Moore, a CMCF case…
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2022
Mississippi Ethics Commission: Legislature, House Republican Caucus fall outside of definition of “public body”
After a media complaint in March, Commissioners debated whether the House Republican Caucus meetings violated the Open Meetings Act. Majority says no. On Friday, the Mississippi Ethics Commission met for its regular December meeting. On the agenda was the question of whether the Mississippi House Republican Caucus is subject to the Open Meetings Act as…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 2, 2022
LTG Hosemann makes newest appointment to Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann appoints Marcy Scoggins to Charter School Board. “Marcy is smart, hard-working, patient, and organized. She also has a heart for our schools and educators,” Hosemann said. “Ensuring our charter schools are high-quality is of critical importance and Marcy will take this responsibility seriously.” Marcy Scoggins, is a longtime Madison County Schools’…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 2, 2022
Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee holds meeting to discuss postpartum care, obesity, autism
Lawmakers heard from MSDH, UMMC, Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Metabolic Medicine of Mississippi, and more. On Thursday, the Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee met to hear from speakers on topics ranging from postpartum care, obesity, and autism. Dr. Anita Henderson, President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, gave the first presentation of the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 1, 2022
Former Senator and current Forrest County Tax Collector Billy Hudson has died
Prior to his death Hudson spent much of his life in public service, from alderman to a member of the Board of Supervisors for Forrest County, all the way to Senator and Tax Collector. Former three-term State Senator Billy Hudson has died. Hudson was currently serving as the Tax Collector for Forrest County at the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 1, 2022
Former Jackson County employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
Charles Smith was indicted for embezzlement earlier this year. He stole road maintenance equipment from Jackson County taxpayers. Today State Auditor Shad White announced Charles Smith, a former employee of Jackson County, has been convicted of two counts of embezzlement. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Angel McIlrath’s office in the courtroom of Judge…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 1, 2022
Hyde-Smith, colleagues stand with Armed Forces, demand vote to end COVID vaccine mandate
Approximately 3,400 troops have been discharged from the military for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined colleagues who informed leadership that they will oppose moving forward with the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), unless the Senate votes on an amendment to: Prohibit the involuntary separation of…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau extends “skip the line” hours of operations
The extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at select locations. The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau announced they will expand hours of operations to customers seeking services from the driver service bureau. Extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Commissioner Sean…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
MDHS continuing Medicare enrollment assistance through December 7
Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare can contact a counselor to review coverage changes. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that Medicare open enrollment will continue through December 7, 2022. Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare have until then to contact a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor to review coverage changes that take effect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 30, 2022
Northern Transportation Commissioner announces series of town hall events
Caldwell looks to connect with the public through public meetings slated for December 6, 7 and 8. Northern Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell has announced a series of public meetings as a way to better communicate between the commission and the public. The meetings were originally planned for 2020, Caldwell said, but the pandemic caused cancelations.…
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Frank Corder
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November 30, 2022
Fitch joins 17 other AGs in questioning FedEx, UPS gun tracking policies
Concerns raised over what could be a database of American gun purchasers. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined other attorneys general from 17 other states in calling on UPS and FedEx to clarify their practices pertaining to shipping guns. The other state attorneys general come from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
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Guest Editorial
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November 30, 2022
SALTER: Jailing mental patients is an old problem that remains ‘unacceptable’ in Mississippi
**Submission by Sid Salter** Mississippi remains the focus of a 2016 U.S. Justice Department lawsuit which alleges, among other things, that the state “violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) by failing to provide adults with mental illness with necessary integrated, community-based mental health services.” The U.S.…
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board recommends $62 million in coastal projects, $7 million for a revolving loan fund
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Frank Corder
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November 14, 2025
Okolona school district placed into District of Transformation over fiscal mismanagement
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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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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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Jeff Roberson
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November 14, 2025
A farewell to C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum
Culture
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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
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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
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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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