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November 1, 2022
WATSON: Conservative Values Are More Than Talking Points
Submitted by Michael Watson, Secretary of State “It’s easy for some to preach about conservative ideals, but the application tends to be difficult for many,” Watson writes. In today’s political landscape, there are many brands and faces of conservatism. While there is a place for debating the latest headlines and conservative talking points, as an…
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Frank Corder
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October 31, 2022
Reeves calls special session for $2.5 billion capital investment project
Reeves says the Golden Triangle project will be the biggest such economic development investment in state history. Governor Tate Reeves has called the Mississippi Legislature into special session this week. Lawmakers will gavel in Wednesday at 10am to consider what Reeves called the biggest economic development project in Mississippi history. He says it is coming to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2022
Lawmakers on standby to be at the Capitol this week for a Special Session
It is not confirmed if a special session will be called, but members have been instructed to be on standby for the possibility of being in Jackson on Wednesday and Thursday. Rumors that the Legislature would be called in for a special session on Wednesday and Thursday of this week began to swirl amongst lawmakers…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 31, 2022
Consumer Energy Alliance, Mississippi Energy Institute host Congressman Guest at roundtable event
Participants discuss effect of inflation, high energy prices on agriculture. Last week, the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) and the Mississippi Energy Institute (MEI) hosted a roundtable discussion with Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. The roundtable discussion focused on the impact of high energy prices on agriculture and the knock-on effect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2022
MDHS announces fraud investigation leads to indictments in Peal River County
The individual received nearly $40,000 in SNAP benefits, when household income would make them ineligible. A Pearl River County resident surrendered to authorities on September 27, 2022, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS). Chrishauna Newton of Pearl River County received $39,354.00 in SNAP benefits…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 31, 2022
Wicker presents World War II veteran with a Combat Action Ribbon for his service
Howard “Jeff” Parker, Jr., honored in Ridgeland, Mississippi. On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) presented World War II veteran and current Ridgeland resident Howard “Jeff” Jefferson Parker, Jr., with a Combat Action Ribbon for his service. Parker was awarded the ribbon after extensive research of his service records showed he had engaged in combat while…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2022
Governor Reeves pushes for full elimination of income tax in 2023 session
Governor Tate Reeves is pushing for lawmakers to completely eliminate the income tax during the 2023 Legislative session. At the annual Hob Nob hosted by the Mississippi Economic Council, Governor Tate Reeves highlighted his interest in seeing a full elimination of the state’s individual income tax by the Mississippi Legislature. He also told attendees he…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Senate hearings on women, children and families show areas for improvement for Mississippi
Members of the Mississippi Senate have engaged in four separate hearings to discuss needs in the state when it comes to women, children, and families. Senator Nicole Boyd is chairing the committee and sat down with Y’all Politics to discuss the highlights of the most recent two hearings. RELATED: Mississippi Senate Study Group on Women,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Governor Reeves extends State of Emergency for Jackson water crisis
The current emergency declaration was originally set to expire at the end of October. After consultation with the leadership of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi State Department of Health, I am extending the State of Emergency regarding Jackson’s water system until November 22, 2022. Since I first declared a State of Emergency…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 28, 2022
Group wants felon disenfranchisement in Mississippi Constitution reviewed by SCOTUS
Attorney General’s Office says they are prepared to defend the state’s constitution and its laws. On Friday, the Mississippi Center for Justice (MCJ) announced they are filing a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to review MCJ’s challenge to the felon disfranchisement provision of Mississippi’s 1890 Constitution. “The outcome in this case – Harness v.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Sen. Josh Harkins, Rep. Trey Lamar Receive NFIB Guardian of Small Business Awards
The two lawmakers received the prestigious award from NFIB for their efforts on the behalf of small businesses. The Guardian of Small Business Award is the most prestigious honor that NFIB bestows on lawmakers in recognition of their efforts to support small businesses. The NFIB Mississippi Leadership Council, an advisory board comprised of NFIB members, voted to present the award…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 28, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith praise $2.4 billion award to build LHA 9 at Ingalls
Construction on LHA 9 is scheduled to begin in December 2022. On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised the award of a $2.4 billion contract modification from the Department of the Navy to Ingalls Shipbuilding to construct LHA 9, a large-deck America-class amphibious assault ship. Ingalls announced that with the…
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Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
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October 19, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to review a Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes
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Frank Corder
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October 19, 2026
Ingalls awarded $99 million contract modification for USS Lyndon B. Johnson sea trials
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Frank Corder
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October 19, 2026
Mississippi incumbents hold sizeable cash advantage as General Election nears
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 13, 2026
Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 12, 2026
ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Culture
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Robert St. John
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October 19, 2026
Dinner and a show
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 19, 2026
The city of man
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 16, 2026
“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums
Opinion
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Ellery Jones
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October 19, 2026
Forest products industry contributes heavily to Mississippi, U.S. economy
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 14, 2026
Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
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