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September 1, 2022
State opens water distribution sites for those impacted by Jackson water crisis
Sites will open at noon today until 6:30 p.m. Each POD will be open for water pick-up daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. until further notice. Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Mississippi National Guard, Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi Forestry Commission, Mississippi Department…
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September 1, 2022
WHITE: Municipal water departments “hothouses for fraud”
Submitted by Shad White “Now is the time to work together to make sure water and utility bills are not being skimmed by employees,” Auditor White writes. Since I’ve been State Auditor, my office has identified hundreds of thousands of dollars of stolen utility and water payments. That means a great deal of money paid…
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September 1, 2022
KELLY: To Help Mississippi Families, Congress Should Combat Inflation, Not Tackle U.S. Tech Innovators
Submitted by Doug Kelly “Creating obstacles for American tech companies to innovate and to offer low prices to consumers is the wrong priority for Congress,” Kelly writes. Four-decade-high inflation is disproportionately affecting the South, and Mississippi families are struggling. Rather than focusing on lowering prices, though, Congress is considering legislation that would further squeeze the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 31, 2022
Gov. Reeves and officials provide updates on Jackson water crisis
Jackson residents still without quality water running through the tap and it is unclear when it will be restored. Governor Tate Reeves was joined by other officials to provide updates on the current Jackson water crisis. He and others, including the Mississippi State Department of Health and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, say that progress is…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 31, 2022
Accelerate MS announces $8 million American Rescue Plan investment in career coaches for 125 Mississippi high schools
The career coach program aims to connect, prepare high school students with Mississippi’s most in demand careers. On Wednesday, Accelerate MS announced an $8 million investment in Mississippi high schools to support a significant expansion of the career coach program in public high schools in the state. The program, created through House Bill 1388 and funded…
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Frank Corder
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August 31, 2022
PSC taking another look at its recently updated Net Metering Rules
Commissioner Maxwell, who voted against the update, wants to make sure Mississippians won’t take on any additional costs. In mid-July, the Mississippi Public Service Commission voted 2-1 to update its Net Metering and Interconnection Rules. The newly adopted rules included policies that attempt to increase solar adoption across the board while enhancing grid reliability and…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 31, 2022
MS Treasurer McRae re-elected Vice President of National Association of State Treasurers
McRae represents the Southern Region on NAST’s Executive Board. On Tuesday, Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae was re-elected unanimously as Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). McRae is the 55th Treasurer of the State of Mississippi. Through the position of Treasurer, McRae helps manage the state’s cash flow, oversees College Savings…
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Frank Corder
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August 31, 2022
Region 4 Administrator says FEMA working closely with MEMA on Jackson water crisis
Szczech said FEMA does not need anything further from the state or local government at this time. Y’all Politics spoke briefly this afternoon with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 4 Administrator Gracia Szczech as the state and federal government are now assisting in the city of Jackson’s water crisis. Szczech said she was supportive…
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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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Jeremy Pittari
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July 10, 2026
Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases
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Frank Corder
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July 10, 2026
McCullouch appointed Hinds County DA
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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July 10, 2026
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 10, 2026
God’s rule and blessing
Culture
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Marisa Atkinson
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July 9, 2026
Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 9, 2026
Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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July 10, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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July 8, 2026
As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive
Opinion
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
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