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Sarah Ulmer
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October 21, 2022
In light of Jackson water crisis, EPA investigates Mississippi use of federal dollars
The decision to open an investigation does not mean that the EPA has made a determination of whether any wrongdoing occurred. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an investigation into how the state of Mississippi spent federal funding for infrastructure needs. The investigation comes after serious issues caused outages and unsafe water in the…
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Frank Corder
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October 21, 2022
Nominations for the 6th Mississippi Top 50 Awards are now open through November 25th
Who would you say are the most influential leaders in Mississippi? Plan to nominate them for the MS Top 50 Awards. It’s that time of year once again; time to nominate deserving Mississippians for the annual Mississippi Top 50 awards. Mississippi is graced with tremendous talent in government, the political sphere, business, media and culture.…
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Frank Corder
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October 21, 2022
Father of Senator Wicker, a former Judge and WWII veteran, Fred Wicker dies at 98
“Our family is devastated to lose him, but we are grateful for a life well-lived,” Senator Wicker said. Former Judge Thomas Frederick Wicker, 98, and father to U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has passed away. According to a release from the Senator’s office, the elder Wicker died Friday morning at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis.…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 21, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith welcome $10.8M award for Golden Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Tishomingo County
The contract represents the continuation of DoD contracts dating from 2019 for the company to produce uniform items for the military services. On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised a $10.8 million contract award to Golden Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Tishomingo County to produce trousers for the U.S. Army and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 21, 2022
PEER releases report on Division of Medicaid non-emergent transportation use
The Legislative Committee found that roughly 5,100 people utilized the non-emergency transportation options through the Division of Medicaid monthly. The Mississippi Legislative PEER Committee was tasked with providing a report which reviewed the non-emergency transportation use for Medicaid beneficiaries month-to-month. Medicaid provides transportation assistance to eligible Medicaid beneficiaries for travel to and from scheduled medical…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 21, 2022
Man indicted for threatening President Biden, Congressman Thompson
The total maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is 25 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. On Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Maverick Vargo was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of threatening the…
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Frank Corder
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October 21, 2022
MEC, AccelerateMS to conduct regional listening meetings aimed at increasing worker credentials
The listening meetings are designed to provide an opportunity for local communities to weigh in directly on credentials of value needed in their area. The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and Accelerate Mississippi will conduct eight regional ecosystem listening tours to gather essential information from education partners, business leaders, and community stakeholders to help inform the strategic…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 20, 2022
Governor Reeves calls out Jackson Mayor over incompetence in handling city’s water system
“What we have proven over the last 52 days is the water struggles in Jackson were specific to the incompetence of this administration and this Mayor,” Reeves said. Earlier this week, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released a statement in response to city officials reporting that the Mayor of Jackson planned to functionally end the city’s…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 20, 2022
Governor Reeves: I look forward to running on my record of delivering for Mississippi
Reeves notes lowest unemployment rate, lowest dropout rate, and highest graduation rates among successes Mississippi has achieved over the last few of years. Following a turkey pardoning ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion on Thursday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves addressed questions from the media, one of which was about his political future. Governor Reeves said that…
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2022
MEC’s 21st Annual Hobnob to feature Governor Reeves, other statewide officials
The Mississippi Economic Council’s event will give attendees a look ahead to the 2023 legislative session. Governor Tate Reeves will kick off the 2022 Mississippi Economic Council’s Hobnob Mississippi when it gets underway at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Mississippi Coliseum. This marks the 21st year of Hobnob. In addition to Gov.…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 20, 2022
Will IHL make Interim USM President Joe Paul permanent?
Paul has enjoyed public support in the listening sessions conducted by IHL. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will meet on Thursday, October 20 in Oxford. After four listening sessions conducted for the University of Southern Mississippi, there is word among some IHL insiders that Interim USM President Joe Paul could be named the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 19, 2022
Delta woman given maximum prison sentence for fraud conviction
Carol Jackson admitted to committing fraud and diverting over $40,000 away from needy children. Today State Auditor Shad White announced Carol Jackson has been given the maximum prison sentence allowed by state law after she admitted to committing fraud and diverting over $40,000 away from needy children. The sentencing order was recorded in Judge W.…
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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June 8, 2026
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
New report shows Mississippi made progress in education but challenges remain in other child well-being metrics
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
Business
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
Culture
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Robert St. John
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June 8, 2026
The real work
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 8, 2026
Radical remorse
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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June 7, 2026
Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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June 8, 2026
What the Corps understands but you don’t
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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June 5, 2026
Mississippi building 21st century blue economy
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 3, 2026
It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains
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