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August 31, 2022
CARSWELL: Why no water in Jackson?
Submitted by Douglas Carswell “For years, city authorities have underinvested in Jackson’s water infrastructure, to the point where it is now falling apart,” writes Carswell. An American city of 150,000 people is without running water. Pumps at the main water treatment plant in Jackson, Mississippi failed this week. Low water pressure means that many homes…
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Frank Corder
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August 31, 2022
Federal emergency declaration on Jackson water crisis approved by White House
This means any eligible expenses paid for by the state could be eligible for federal reimbursement. Hours after Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves requested a federal an Emergency Measures Declaration from President Joe Biden for the City of Jackson water crisis, the White House approved the request. This means any eligible expenses paid for by the state…
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Guest Editorial
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August 31, 2022
SALTER: How will, how can the American people put our “house divided” back together again?
**Contribution from Sid Salter It is easy to read current social media posts and Tweets and conclude that American political division has never been stronger, farther apart and more distant from a reasonable path forward as a united nation than exists today. Our social media, as well as our broadcast and streaming platforms, feature the…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 30, 2022
Lawmakers urge Governor Reeves to call a special session to address Jackson water crisis
“We need to act now,” the Senators wrote. “This issue is too important to wait until January and the 2023 regular legislative session.” On Monday, State Senators Hillman Frazier (D), John Horhn (D), Walter Michel (R), Sollie Norwood (D), and David Blount (D) urged Governor Tate Reeves to call a special session in order to…
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Frank Corder
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August 30, 2022
PSC sends 4 names to Governor for consideration as next PUS Exec. Director
Among the names are State Sen. Philip Moran and State Rep. Jim Beckett. Today, the Public Service Commission put forward four names for the Governor to consider appointing as the next Executive Director of the Public Utilities Staff. The position has been vacant since Sally Doty left to head up the new BEAM office focused…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 30, 2022
Governor Reeves issues State of Emergency, activates National Guard in response to Jackson water crisis
State Health Office Dr. Dan Edney has also declared a public drinking water emergency for the City of Jackson. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency regarding the ongoing running water crisis in the City of Jackson stemming from the failures of the O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant. Reeves has also activated…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 30, 2022
State Health Officer issues Emergency Order regarding City of Jackson water
The Emergency Order will remain in effect for not more than 120 days. The State Health Officer may extend for additional periods of 30 days, to the extent deemed appropriate. On Tuesday, the State Health Officer released an Emergency Order regarding the City of Jackson water. “Pursuant to the Mississippi Safe Drinking Water Act of 1997 (…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 30, 2022
Another pleads guilty in Hinds County Election Commission case
Following an arrest earlier this year, one of the co-conspirators in an election conspiracy has plead guilty. State Auditor Shad White has announced that Sudie Jones-Teague plead guilty to conspiracy, fraud, and bribery charges in connection to the ongoing Hinds County Election Commission case. Jones-Teague is guilty of illegally working to have her company approved…
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Frank Corder
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August 30, 2022
MS Supreme Court, Court of Appeals move to remote operations due to Jackson water issues
Chief Justice Randolph made the announcement on Monday afternoon. On Monday, the Mississippi Supreme Court says it received communications from the state Department of Finance and Administration and the State Personnel Board and reviewed announcements from the City of Jackson regarding water issues affecting the capital city. After conferring with the Supreme Court Executive Committee…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 30, 2022
AG Fitch leads the way in brief requesting religious exemptions for COVID vaccines for Navy SEALS
Attorney General Fitch said that men and women who risk their lives defending freedom should be given religious exemptions from universal COVID vaccination. Attorney General Lynn Fitch is leading the way for a coalition of 22 other AGs in an amicus brief filed in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the religious…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 30, 2022
Jackson Driver’s Service Bureau to be closed due to city flooding
The Department of Public Safety has announced that the Jackson Driver’s Service Bureau will be closed until further notice. The closure comes as the ongoing water emergency within the city limits continues to threaten the area. The staff will be relocated to the Pearl Office/Troop C which is located at 3851 Highway 468 Pearl, Mississippi 39208.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 29, 2022
Lumumba files appeal in Jackson Mayor vs. City Council dispute over garbage contract veto power
The Jackson Mayor believes he can veto a “no” vote by the Council even after a judge called such an action “non-sensical.” Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has filed an appeal in the lawsuit he brought against the Jackson City Council after a judge ruled against him last month. The new documents were filed by Attorney…
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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March 16, 2026
Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
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Magnolia Tribune
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March 16, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: March 16, 2026
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Frank Corder
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March 13, 2026
Mississippi National Guard airmen, soldiers deployed to support Operation Epic Fury
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Unions ratify largest single wage increase in Ingalls Shipbuilding history
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 12, 2026
Southwark Metal announces $29 million expansion in DeSoto County
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2026
GE Aerospace investing another $18 million in Batesville site
Culture
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Robert St. John
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March 16, 2026
The bridge
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 16, 2026
Praise in the darkness
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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March 15, 2026
Humor can be an important prelude to faith
Opinion
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Mattias Gugel
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March 12, 2026
Why Mississippi’s anti-debanking bill could backfire on conservative groups
Opinion
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David McRae
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March 12, 2026
Mississippi should lead on fair banking – not wait on Washington
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 11, 2026
Fred Smith’s legacy is one of civility, curiosity, and a world-class love of books
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