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Frank Corder
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December 21, 2022
Candidate qualifying for state, legislative, county offices opens January 3rd
Ready or not, the next round of Mississippi elections is upon us. Candidates have until February 1st to qualify. Qualifying for statewide, district, legislative and county offices begins on January 3rd and runs through February 1st at 5pm. Mississippi is among three states holding state executive elections and four states holding legislative elections in 2023.…
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Frank Corder
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December 21, 2022
U.S. Senate looks to pass $1.7 trillion spending package as deadline looms
Wicker, Hyde-Smith among 70 Senators voting to move the bill forward. The City of Jackson could see $600 million in emergency funding. The U.S. Congress looks to pass a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill this week, avoiding a Friday deadline that would shut down the federal government as the current continuing resolution expires. The legislation would…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 20, 2022
Ridgeland man pleads guilty to making threats against CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
Robert Wiser Bates is scheduled to be sentenced on March 7, 2023. On Monday, U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that a Ridgeland man pleaded guilty to making threats in interstate commerce. According to court documents and statements made in court in…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2022
State Auditor says agencies, taxpayers pay high cost of inflation
The office’s latest report found buying power at home and within government has dropped 13% since 2020. The Office of the State Auditor for Mississippi, overseen by Auditor Shad White, conducted an inflation report for the state’s agencies. In the report, the Auditor found that taxpayers are paying more for nearly everything government agencies purchase…
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2022
Thompson, January 6th Committee vote unanimously on criminal referrals for former President Trump
The Mississippi Congressman, who has chaired Speaker Pelosi’s select committee, says there’s no doubt Trump summoned a mob to Washington. The U.S. House select committee appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) to investigate the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot met for its final time today, unveiling what will be in its final report. That report…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2022
AG Fitch and others urge USDOT to strengthen airline protections during holidays
AG’s work to encourage USDOT to make travel woes more manageable for consumers during the holiday season. As travel picks up in the U.S. for the holiday season, Attorney General Lynn Fitch and other AG’s across the nation are joining together to urge the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to strengthen protections for airline consumers.…
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2022
MDOT announces nearly $85 million in projects across Mississippi
The 15 maintenance projects will enhance transportation infrastructure across the state. On Friday, the Mississippi Transportation Commission announced that at its December 12th meeting, the commission awarded contracts for maintenance projects throughout Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will oversee the 15 projects, saying those selected will maintain and enhance transportation infrastructure across the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 19, 2022
Mississippi Court of Appeals judges take oaths to begin new terms
Carlton, Greenlee, Smith, Emfinger sworn in ahead of January 2nd. Four members of the Mississippi Court of Appeals took the oath of office before a gathering of their colleagues, family and staff on December 15th in Jackson. Chief Judge Donna Barnes swore in Presiding Judge Virginia C. Carlton of Jackson, Judge Jim M. Greenlee of…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 16, 2022
Federal Water Resources Development Act includes $100 million increase to help with Jackson water infrastructure
Senator Wicker championed the Mississippi priorities in the bill that will help the capital city along with other communities across the state. On Friday, Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R) announced that the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 includes a $100 million increase to the City of Jackson’s Section 219 environmental infrastructure…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 15, 2022
Chaney appoints Dolan as Chief Deputy Fire Marshal
She is the first female to serve in the role. Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney has named Connie Dolan as Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, effective January 1, 2023. Dolan will serve as second in command to Fire Marshal Chaney and run the day-to-day operations of the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). She…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 15, 2022
MS Senate, House Democratic Caucuses hold second hearing on possible reforms to TANF program
Lawmakers heard from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Springboard to Opportunities, and more at the partisan hearing. On Thursday, the Mississippi House Democratic Caucus (MHDC) and the Mississippi Senate Democratic Caucus (MSDC) hosted the second in a series of public hearings on possible reforms to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Mississippi.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 15, 2022
PEER releases report on adequacy of charter school funding in Mississippi
There were 7 charter schools for the 2021-2022 school year, serving 2,686 students. The Legislative PEER committee released an analysis of funding for Mississippi Charter Schools and the Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB). Through the analysis, lawmakers found that funding sources for FY2022, which included state, local, federal and others, were sufficient for the state’s…
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Daniel Tyson
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April 21, 2026
State leaders cut ribbon on new Public Safety headquarters
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Frank Corder
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi congressional incumbents extend their money lead over midterm challengers
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 21, 2026
Newly formed Division of Autism is working to gather available resources, identify gaps
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
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Susan Marquez
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April 10, 2026
C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure
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Daniel Tyson
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April 9, 2026
Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 21, 2026
Natchez Festival of Music: Where the Mississippi River sings
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Alistair Begg
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April 21, 2026
A forgiving spirit
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Robert St. John
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April 20, 2026
The Yonderlust Twenty
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Mike Chaney
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April 21, 2026
Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness
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Chris Brown
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April 20, 2026
Simplified reporting will increase welfare fraud and errors
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Sid Salter
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April 15, 2026
April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps
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