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Anne Summerhays
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December 2, 2022
Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee holds meeting to discuss postpartum care, obesity, autism
Lawmakers heard from MSDH, UMMC, Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Metabolic Medicine of Mississippi, and more. On Thursday, the Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee met to hear from speakers on topics ranging from postpartum care, obesity, and autism. Dr. Anita Henderson, President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, gave the first presentation of the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 1, 2022
Former Senator and current Forrest County Tax Collector Billy Hudson has died
Prior to his death Hudson spent much of his life in public service, from alderman to a member of the Board of Supervisors for Forrest County, all the way to Senator and Tax Collector. Former three-term State Senator Billy Hudson has died. Hudson was currently serving as the Tax Collector for Forrest County at the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 1, 2022
Former Jackson County employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
Charles Smith was indicted for embezzlement earlier this year. He stole road maintenance equipment from Jackson County taxpayers. Today State Auditor Shad White announced Charles Smith, a former employee of Jackson County, has been convicted of two counts of embezzlement. The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Angel McIlrath’s office in the courtroom of Judge…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 1, 2022
Hyde-Smith, colleagues stand with Armed Forces, demand vote to end COVID vaccine mandate
Approximately 3,400 troops have been discharged from the military for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined colleagues who informed leadership that they will oppose moving forward with the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), unless the Senate votes on an amendment to: Prohibit the involuntary separation of…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau extends “skip the line” hours of operations
The extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at select locations. The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau announced they will expand hours of operations to customers seeking services from the driver service bureau. Extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Commissioner Sean…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
MDHS continuing Medicare enrollment assistance through December 7
Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare can contact a counselor to review coverage changes. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that Medicare open enrollment will continue through December 7, 2022. Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare have until then to contact a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor to review coverage changes that take effect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 30, 2022
Northern Transportation Commissioner announces series of town hall events
Caldwell looks to connect with the public through public meetings slated for December 6, 7 and 8. Northern Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell has announced a series of public meetings as a way to better communicate between the commission and the public. The meetings were originally planned for 2020, Caldwell said, but the pandemic caused cancelations.…
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Frank Corder
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November 30, 2022
Fitch joins 17 other AGs in questioning FedEx, UPS gun tracking policies
Concerns raised over what could be a database of American gun purchasers. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined other attorneys general from 17 other states in calling on UPS and FedEx to clarify their practices pertaining to shipping guns. The other state attorneys general come from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
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Guest Editorial
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November 30, 2022
SALTER: Jailing mental patients is an old problem that remains ‘unacceptable’ in Mississippi
**Submission by Sid Salter** Mississippi remains the focus of a 2016 U.S. Justice Department lawsuit which alleges, among other things, that the state “violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) by failing to provide adults with mental illness with necessary integrated, community-based mental health services.” The U.S.…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 29, 2022
Governor Reeves: It is excellent news Jackson Mayor won’t be overseeing water system
Reeves adds that it is very promising that this problem is now going to be solved outside of the city’s backrooms. Earlier today, the United States Department of Justice filed a proposal in federal court that upon approval would appoint an Interim Third Party Manager to stabilize the city of Jackson, Mississippi’s public drinking water system, saying…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 29, 2022
DOJ requests third party manager brought in to stabilize Jackson water system
The city and State Health Department are in agreement with the federal proposal that would allow an interim manager to take over the water system. A proposal was filed by the United States in federal court to propose a possible solution to the continued issues with Jackson’s water crisis. If approved by the court, an…
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Frank Corder
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November 29, 2022
Caughman not seeking re-election to Mississippi State Senate
The Republican has represented parts of Copiah, Rankin and Simpson counties in District 35 for two terms. State Senator Chris Caughman has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to a third term in next year’s statewide elections. Caughman, a Republican, has represented Mississippi Senate District 35 since 2016. He currently chairs the Senate…
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 18, 2026
Budget for Mississippi universities increases 14%, now up to nearly $6.7 billion
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Mobile camera units using AI coming to Mississippi roadways
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2026
Wicker questions Iran deal, opposes U.S. lifting any sanctions
Business
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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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Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
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Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
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June 18, 2026
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 18, 2026
Gracious gratitude
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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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Sid Salter
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June 17, 2026
State Supreme Court holds firm in seeking justice for Quitman County family in 1990
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Roger Wicker
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June 12, 2026
Wicker: Mississippi leads in national defense
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