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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2022
Wicker blasts Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, recruitment challenges
Miss. Senator said the vaccine mandate is “on the precipice of irreversibly damaging the readiness of the U.S. military in the near-term and beyond.” On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin calling for an end to the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The mandate has…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2022
Cargill, Continental Grain complete acquisition of Sanderson Farms
The acquisition was announced on August 9, 2021. The new company will be known as Wayne-Sanderson Farms. On Friday, Cargill and Continental Grain Company announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) by a joint venture between Cargill and Continental Grain. Sanderson Farms’ shareholders are receiving $203.00 per each share…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2022
Senator Wicker announces opposition to House Puerto Rico status proposal, introduces alternative
The Mississippi Senator’s alternative legislative proposal would include the option for Puerto Ricans to maintain current status. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) announced his opposition to legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would end Puerto Rico’s status as a commonwealth and require the island’s residents to choose between statehood, independence,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 22, 2022
Congressman Thompson says poll on his social media shows support for student loan debt relief
The poll was conducted on Thompson’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts but no parameters of the data were indicated in the results. Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson, a Democrat representing the 2nd District, has released the results of a social media poll conducted by his office to determine the public’s perception of student loan debt relief. It…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 22, 2022
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available at County Health Departments
Each family can receive eight tests (four packages) of BinaxNOW antigen rapid self-tests per month. Starting Monday, free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health departments. Each family can receive eight tests (four packages) of BinaxNOW antigen rapid self-tests per month. No doctor’s note or documentation…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 22, 2022
MSU prioritizes emergency preparedness, makes resources available for students & employees
MSU Emergency Manager says upcoming training sessions, other preparedness resources are being implemented in coming weeks. Mississippi State University (MSU) is taking advance precautions against potential emergency scenarios with several upcoming training sessions planned, including preparation for an active shooter scenario. Sid Salter, Director of Public Affairs at MSU, explained that they drill constantly and…
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Frank Corder
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July 22, 2022
Work by MCPP, EmpowerMS on income tax cut nominated for national award
The public can vote to support the Mississippi organizations under consideration by the State Policy Network. Earlier this week, the State Policy Network announced that it had shortlisted the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, together with Empower Mississippi, for an Outstanding Policy Achievement Award for their work in securing the passage of the Mississippi Tax…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 22, 2022
AG Fitch warns Google not to discriminate against Pregnancy Centers
Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined 16 other AG’s in the letter to Google. On Thursday, Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined 16 other AGs in sending a letter to Google expressing concerns about the recent political pressure encouraging the online browser to discriminate against crisis pregnancy centers in search results. According to a release by Fitch,…
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July 22, 2022
ROLLINS: Veterans Need Access to Healthcare
Submitted by T.C. Rollins “We must live up to our commitment to those who have protected our freedom and ensure their needs are met,” writes T.C. Rollins. Mississippi is known for many great things. It is home to acclaimed writers, entertainers, and athletes; Southern food and hospitality; and the birthplace of America’s music – the blues,…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 21, 2022
SBE revises policy that prohibited carrying guns in MS K-12 public schools
The State School Board approved temporary rule that would still require each local school district to have a policy concerning weapons on school premises. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted to revise a policy from 1990 regarding weapons on campus. The Board members voted to approve a temporary rule and to…
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July 21, 2022
WILLIAMS: Virtuous Madness
SUBMITTED BY KELLEY WILLIAMS WITH BIGGER PIE FORUM “Mississippi needs some relief and sanity from the PSC. Commissioners shouldn’t be utility or Green Energy puppets,” Williams writes. The President wants convenience stores to cut profits and fix high gasoline prices. Can they? Distribution and marketing account for 5% of gasoline’s price at the pump (WSJ “Bidenomics…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 21, 2022
Hyde-Smith presses FDA on imported shrimp oversight
Miss. Senator was told that a new shrimp import inspection program is developing better ways to keep tainted foreign shrimp out. On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee conducted a hearing titled, “Food Safety and the Food and Drug Administration” (FDA). U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) discussed the FDA’s responsibility to inspect shrimp imports, which…
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Russ Latino
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October 10, 2025
Mississippi’s Mike Hurst confirmed as general counsel of Republican National Committee
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Samy Magdy, Associated Press
, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
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October 10, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 9, 2025
State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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October 10, 2025
A mural movement and revolution: Inside the Meridian Museum Art Collective
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Alistair Begg
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October 10, 2025
Does God need us?
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 9, 2025
A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart
Opinion
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Jonathan Bain
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October 10, 2025
Don’t Mistake Medicaid Work Requirements for a Green Light on Medicaid Expansion
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Casey Anderson
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October 10, 2025
Support for Drax is support for Mississippi’s forests and economy
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Sid Salter
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October 8, 2025
Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’
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