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Anne Summerhays
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March 21, 2022
Mississippi sets new record for its lowest unemployment rate, Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
The state reaches unemployment rate of 4.6% in January 2022. Last week, a State Employment and Unemployment report conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that ten states hit record-low unemployment rates in January 2022, including Mississippi. The BLS report showed that Nebraska and Utah had the lowest unemployment rates in the nation in…
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 21, 2022
GIPSON: American Agriculture Fueling the Economy
Submitted by Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson “We must never be in a position where we are dependent on our enemies for sustenance.” On March 22, we celebrate National Ag Day and recognize the contributions of agriculture that provide food, fuel, fiber, and shelter to our communities. In Mississippi, agriculture – the state’s largest industry –…
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 21, 2022
Former Governor, First Lady Bryant to have their portraits unveiled at the Capitol
Phil Bryant was the 64th Governor of Mississippi. Phil and Deborah Bryant, Mississippi’s former Governor and First Lady, will have their official portraits unveiled at the state Capitol on Tuesday, March 22. The ceremony by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the second-floor rotunda. At 10:30 a.m.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 21, 2022
HOSEMANN: Our Communities and Constituents are Counting on ARPA
Submitted by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann The Mississippi Lt. Governor pushes back on comments from House, says there’s no time to waste in appropriating ARPA funds. Let me be very clear: failing to appropriate the one-time $1.8 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure and recovery projects is not a rational…
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 18, 2022
MCRAE: College Savings Mississippi Survey Reveals Challenges
By: Treasurer David McRae Your State Treasurer’s office administers two college savings plans designed to help Mississippians save for college. MACS is the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan which allows families to save for college starting with as little as $25. MPACT is the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Plan which allows families to prepay…
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 18, 2022
WICKER: Ukraine Needs Fighter Jets, Missiles, and a Humanitarian Airlift
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker “I wish the White House would simply act rather than having more public discussion.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has led his people in a heroic resistance to Russia’s bloody and unprovoked invasion, which is now in its fourth week. His courageous leadership in the face of danger has reassured his…
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Frank Corder
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March 18, 2022
Jackson’s trash debate heads to Court
Mayor, City Council at odds over state of emergency, garbage contract. On Monday, Special Judge Jess Dickinson, a former state Supreme Court Justice, has scheduled a hearing and status conference for 2 p.m. in the case of Lumumba v. Jackson City Council in the Hinds Chancery Court. Dickinson was appointed to hear the case by…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 18, 2022
Lt. Governor Hosemann shares concerns Legislature not moving swiftly on ARPA funds; Speaker Gunn responds
Hosemann says time to act on ARPA is now. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann expressed concerns on Thursday about any delay in appropriating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money throughout the state of Mississippi. Both chambers have presented bills this year that would spread the monies between cities, counties, and other needs including rural water infrastructure.…
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Anne Summerhays
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March 17, 2022
Secretary of State Michael Watson launches Student Ambassador Program
The program aims to increase voter education, registration among youth and encourages students to engage in Mississippi civics. On Thursday, Secretary of State Michael Watson announced the launch of a newly-created Student Ambassador Program. The program seeks to increase voter education and registration among youth as well as encourages students to engage in Mississippi civics.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 17, 2022
Former Rankin County Deputy Tax Collector pleads guilty to embezzlement
Loftin was taking cash paid for garbage services while working as a Rankin County Deputy Tax Collector. According to State Auditor Shad White, Tiffany Loftin, a former Rankin County Deputy Tax Collector, has plead guilty to embezzlement in Rankin County Circuit Court. Special Agents from the Auditor’s office arrested Loftin in November of 2021. She…
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2022
Mississippi Senators, Congressmen among members to hear from Ukrainian President
Here is what they had to say on the next steps in Russia’s war, including thoughts on a “no fly zone.” On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint meeting of the United States Congress, outlining the atrocities taking place in his country as Russia continues its unprovoked war and invasion. Zelensky has asked…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 17, 2022
Governor Reeves makes first veto of the year on House bill 980
After Reeves’ veto, the House Judiciary B committee voted to stay the decision. House Bill 980, authored by State Representative Nick Bain would allow for the Mississippi State Health Department to declassify a drug prior to the return of the Legislature in the event the federal government did so first. Then the Legislature could meet…
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 14, 2025
Lawmakers keep PBM reforms alive
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
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March 14, 2025
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here’s what you need to know
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Frank Corder
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March 14, 2025
Senate’s attempt to revive its education agenda DOA in Mississippi House
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2025
Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2025
ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment
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Lynne Jeter
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March 2, 2025
SBA rolls out new loan program
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 14, 2025
His by donation, dedication, and relation
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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March 13, 2025
Soul food
Culture
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Ben Smith
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March 12, 2025
Suck de head, pinch de tail
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 14, 2025
Eliminating the tax on work makes dollars and cents, the spotlight falls on Hosemann
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 12, 2025
From Capitol Hill, Medicaid is tracking to be under scrutiny for significant cuts
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 5, 2025
Bird flu a dire concern to Mississippi’s almost $4 billion top agricultural commodity
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