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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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Anne Summerhays
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August 29, 2022
First year teachers holding a standard five-year license can apply for the Winter-Reed Loan Repayment Program
The deadline to apply for the WRTR is September 15th. The Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program (WRTR) is designed to help new traditional route teachers repay their undergraduate student loans. Eligible recipients must work full-time as a teacher or librarian in a Mississippi public school district. According to the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid, only…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 29, 2022
Sarah Story to step down as Executive Director of the Mississippi Arts Commission
Story’s last day will be Friday, September 9th. The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) announced on Monday that Sarah Story, Executive Director of MAC, will step down from her role effective Friday, September 9, 2022. MAC’s Deputy Director, Larry Morrisey, will serve as interim executive director until the position is filled. Story has served as Executive…
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Governor sets special session to address State Supreme Court redistricting
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Frank Corder
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April 24, 2026
Mislabeling of seafood still a concern nearly a year after seafood labeling law went into effect
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 24, 2026
Mississippi leading the way in citizenship verification for unclaimed money
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2026
Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
Business
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Frank Corder
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April 17, 2026
Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 24, 2026
Praying with confidence
Culture
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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April 23, 2026
Players to watch, including familiar names and new faces, around the SEC following spring
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 23, 2026
Where Vicksburg slows down: A table at Key City Brewery & Eatery
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Roger Wicker
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April 24, 2026
Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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April 23, 2026
He Didn’t Even Hesitate: Mississippi’s Jake Mangum, America’s pastime, and the culture that still unites us
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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April 23, 2026
An ounce of prevention
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