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February 27, 2012
$28.4M to run prison near Yazoo City sought
$28.4M to run prison near Yazoo City sought Federal officials have proposed spending $28.4 million next year to operate a high-security federal prison in Yazoo City, a move local and congressional officials hope will boost the region’s economy. Construction of the 1,216-bed facility is nearly complete and should be ready to open by early 2013,…
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February 27, 2012
Barbour: Romney Loss in Michigan Would be ‘A Real Setback’
Barbour: Romney Loss in Michigan Would be ‘A Real Setback’ Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has refused to take sides in the GOP nominating contest so far, but he came out Monday with a warning for Mitt Romney. Speaking on CBS’ This Morning, Barbour said that a Romney loss in Michigan’s primary on Tuesday would…
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February 27, 2012
CL – No budging on budget act
No budging on budget act Lawmakers this year may scrutinize whether state agencies have met specific benchmarks, as the Legislature moves toward performance-based budgeting. But the budget initiative championed by Gov. Phil Bryant is not expected to be approved this session. Such a budgeting system requires state agencies to develop strategic plans outlining their goals…
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February 27, 2012
McDaniel – GOP presidential campaign asks about Mississippi
‘Tell me about Mississippi’ Last week, I received a call from the presidential campaign of a powerful GOP hopeful. A longtime member of the establishment, he was attempting to understand “our brand of conservatism.” “Tell me about Mississippi,” he inquired. My message to him was simple: We believe that political solutions should be sensitive to…
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February 27, 2012
Rep. Mark Baker – It’s time to “let the sunshine in”
It’s time to “let the sunshine in” The attorney general, regardless of the person holding that office, has often exercised power to singlehandedly direct the public policy of the state of Mississippi. With the passage of the HB 211, aptly termed the Sunshine Act, the attorney general will no longer be permitted to unilaterally dictate…
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February 27, 2012
PERS Secrets – Refuses to release ‘13th check’ records
PERS Secrets – Refuses to release ‘13th check’ records Retirement incomes for public employees are a state secret in Mississippi, including extra pay that now consumes 25 percent of the annual retirement payroll. Before he left office, Gov. Haley Barbour appointed a study commission to review the Public Employees’ Retirement System’s prospects for long-term solvency.…
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February 27, 2012
NYT – Barbour wants 2012 GOP candidates to focus on Obama, not each other
NYT – Barbour wants 2012 GOP candidates to focus on Obama, not each other As Mr. Romney and Mr. Santorum traded a new round of sharp charges in Michigan on Saturday, some Republican leaders expressed concern about the effects of a prolonged and nasty primary fight. “The general election prospects for Republicans certainly would be…
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February 27, 2012
Hampton – Dissent does help legislative end results
Dissent does help legislative end results The new Republican leaders of the Legislature are rolling right along with their political initiatives. The Mississippi House has approved a bill to clip the wings of Attorney General Jim Hood, the only Democratic statewide official and a longtime GOP nemesis.The Senate last week approved a charter school bill,…
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February 27, 2012
Eight candidates running for Wicker’s US Senate seat
Eight candidates running for US Senate seat Mississippi’s 2012 U.S. Senate race won’t be decided until the Nov. 6 general election thanks to a full field of candidates. Three Republicans – including incumbent Sen. Roger Wicker – will face off in the March 13 primary. The Democratic side of the ticket also features three candidates.…
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February 27, 2012
In GOP primary battle, Mississippi matters
Gingrich coming to Coast; Romney, Santorum visits likely Mississippi’s late-in-the-game presidential primary normally gets little attention. But this year, with at least three GOP candidates still in the hunt, the contest is expected to draw attention, advertising and visits. Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney have established substantial Magnolia State operations. Gingrich is planning to visit…
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February 25, 2012
Mississippians could lose flood insurance if law isn’t repealed
Mississippians could lose flood insurance if law isn’t repealed The reason, Mississippi law currently allows an exemption for hunting and fishing camps from meeting building codes, including flood plain regulations. FEMA is saying not anymore and if lawmakers don’t change the law by May 5th, Mississippi will no longer be part of the National Flood…
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February 25, 2012
MINOR – They are in no hurry to start redistricting bill
They are in no hurry to start redistricting bill It’s something called politics. More specifically, politics, Republican style, as masterminded by Haley Barbour. Back in the 2011 session, with Democrats still in charge of the House, Barbour sent orders not to draw new legislative districts. Then-Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant did his part by scuttling a…
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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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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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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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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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