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Frank Corder
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February 13, 2023
Mississippi Gaming Commission chairman Al Hopkins has died
Hopkins had chaired the commission since 2015. Governor Tate Reeves will now appoint his successor. The Chairman of the Mississippi Gaming Commission – Al Hopkins – has died just shy of his 82nd birthday. Hopkins, who was in his third term, had chaired the Gaming Commission since 2015. He was nominated for reappointment by Governor…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 10, 2023
With five months remaining in this fiscal year, Mississippi state revenues are up half a billion dollars over estimates
January’s revenue alone was $77.2 million over legislative estimates. As Mississippi lawmakers start the appropriations process in earnest this session, the question of what the state does with its extra revenue will be among the most hotly debated topics at the Capitol. The talk has mostly centered around whether to give taxpayers a one-time rebate…
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2023
INTERVIEW: Guest recaps first weeks of 118th Congress
The new House Ethics Committee chairman looks to clear up case backlogs with new ones likely soon. Mississippi’s 3rd District Congressman Michael Guest (R) joined Magnolia Tribune this week to recap the first few eventful weeks of the 118th Congress. Guest is now the chairman of the House Ethics Committee and serves on both the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 10, 2023
Mississippi Senate moves to restore initiative process
The legislation would allow citizens to propose ballot initiatives to enact state law but not constitutional amendments. The Mississippi Senate has moved forward with the only vehicle this year to codify a form of the ballot initiative process for Mississippi residents. The original initiative process came into question during the push for Initiative 65, which…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 9, 2023
NFL Hall of Famer Favre sues Mississippi State Auditor for defamation
Favre also filed similar suits against Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe. Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is one of three people named in lawsuits filed by NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. Favre has alleged defamation related to the ongoing investigation and civil suits over misspending of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. …
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Anne Summerhays
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February 9, 2023
Bipartisan vote in Mississippi House blocks bill aimed at removing municipal officials
The bill would have authorized the removal of municipal elected officials after a petition and vote of the electorate. On Thursday, the Mississippi House blocked House Bill 370, authored by State Representative Shanda Yates (I). The bill would have authorized the removal of municipal elected officials using the same process of removal of county elected…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 9, 2023
Lawmakers will not move forward on legislation after PERS expected to push back rate change
HB 605 would have given the Legislature more autonomy over when, if, and how much rates could be increased for employer contributions. State Representative Charles Busby (R) took to Facebook on Wednesday to announce a bill that could change the timeline to implement a new employer contribution rate for the Public Employment Retirement System (PERS)…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 9, 2023
Q&A with Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson
Watson backs initiative process to amend state Constitution, talks election integrity and re-election bid. Michael Watson, the first-term Mississippi Secretary of State, sat down with the Magnolia Tribune to discuss his re-election bid and looks back at what he believes his office has accomplished over the last four years. Watson opined on election integrity, the…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 8, 2023
Maxwell wants the PSC to revisit planned retirement of coal units at Mississippi Power’s Jackson County plant
The PSC voted in 2020 to accept the plan but the Southern District Commissioner says times have changed, voicing concerns for reliability, ratepayers and the local economy. During its monthly meeting on Tuesday, the Mississippi Public Service Commission discussed the planned early retirement of coal Units 1 and 2 at Mississippi Power Company’s Plant Daniel…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2023
Push to establish new court system in Mississippi Capitol district sparks hours-long debate
Claims of disenfranchisement and racism filled the House chamber before the measure passed along party lines. The Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) is one step closer to seeing the establishment of its own inferior courts in Mississippi’s capital city. The bill establishing the district sparked major debate among House members in the metro area. Claims…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 8, 2023
Mississippi House passes legislation requiring municipalities to bill water, sewer based on usage
The measure’s author, Rep. Shanda Yates, said the legislation is “specifically designed to make sure that billing is equitable.” On Tuesday, by a vote of 83-28, the Mississippi House passed H.B. 698 which would “ensure just, reasonable and transparent billing for municipal water, wastewater and sewer services.” A similar measure, S.B. 2338, passed the Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2023
Proposed utility authority could soon gain control of Jackson’s water system
Metro area delegation oppose the bill, saying it’s a taking of the system by the State. It passed the Senate by a vote of 34-15. The Mississippi Senate moved forward with a piece of legislation that would create a regional utility authority to oversee Jackson’s water system. The bill was presented by State Senator David…
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Clara Turnage
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June 22, 2026
Ole Miss researchers review emerging tools for global food security
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June 22, 2026
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 22, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: June 22, 2026
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Frank Corder
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June 10, 2026
NPL Construction locating fabrication, manufacturing operations in Greenwood
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Robert St. John
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June 22, 2026
The community cafe
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Alistair Begg
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June 22, 2026
Majestic surrender
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Matt Friedeman
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June 21, 2026
Remembering Dad this Father’s Day
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Russ Latino
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June 19, 2026
Dads Matter
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Hunter Estes
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June 19, 2026
Mississippians with Down syndrome are worth defending
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Gregory Kiley
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June 18, 2026
How China attacks U.S. interests in Mississippi
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