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Anne Summerhays
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August 10, 2021
Will the COVID vaccine be required for members of the Mississippi National Guard?
The Pentagon announced on Monday that members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15 The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by September 15, according to a memo obtained by the Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 10, 2021
Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms sold for $4.5 billion
Nation’s third largest poultry producer is being acquired for $4.53 billion as price of chicken soars. Cargill and privately held Continental Grain plan to combine Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms, a Continental Grain subsidiary, to form a new, privately held poultry business. Operations will include poultry processing plants and prepared foods plants across Alabama, Arkansas,…
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2021
Wicker backs infrastructure bill on final passage. Hyde-Smith says no, it’s a bridge too far to cross.
The $1.2 trillion bill now heads to the House as Democrats push another $3.5 trillion spending plan. After clearing a hurdle on Sunday, the U.S. Senate voted today on final passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (HR.3684), negotiated by a small bipartisan group of Senators. It passed the chamber by a vote of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
MS Police Chiefs Association releases first legislative scorecard
10-8 Report shows large support of law enforcement centered bills by Mississippi Legislators. The Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) released their first ever 10-8 Report. This report scored legislators on their voting record in support of law enforcement from the 2021 Legislative session. The 10-8 Report graded lawmakers on how they support issues…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2021
Small business optimism dips in July as labor shortages remain
NFIB reports unfilled job openings hit a 48-year record high The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain. Six of the 10 components declined, three improved, and one was unchanged. The NFIB Uncertainty Index decreased seven points to 76, indicating owners’ views are held with more certainty than…
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Frank Corder
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August 10, 2021
Jackson Public Schools Superintendent says vaccines required for student athletes
JPS the first Mississippi public school district to take this position. WAPT ran a story on Monday about students returning to school in the Jackson Public School District. The fact that the district is returning to in-person learning was highlighted as was their mask mandate amid the rise in COVID-19 cases. Tucked away at the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 10, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 8/10/21
Stay up-to-date on what’s in the news with the Y’all Politics Daily Roundup. YP – Mask efficacy like masking guidance is uneven at best As the debate rages on about handling COVID from a public health perspective, and Delta-related infections have grown substantially in recent weeks, there is now a full-on effort from public health…
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August 9, 2021
Mask efficacy like masking guidance is uneven at best
As the debate rages on about handling COVID from a public health perspective, and Delta-related infections have grown substantially in recent weeks, there is now a full-on effort from public health officials to push masking, particularly in educational settings as a means to slow the spread. So we’re left with a couple of major questions…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Auditor’s Audit Exceptions Report shows nearly 400% increase in misspent or stolen funds during FY21 over FY20
The Mississippi State Auditor’s Office showed more than 400% stolen or misspent taxpayer money in FY2021 than in FY2020. In the Auditor’s office Audit Exceptions Report for FY2021 they found nearly 400% more stolen or misspent taxpayer dollars in that year than the one before. This comes in addition to the $55.5 million a pharmacy…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 9, 2021
AG Lynn Fitch seeks better protection for consumers from illegal robocalls
Fitch joined 51 Attorneys General urging the FCC to protect consumers from illegal robocalls. A bipartisan coalition of over fifty Attorneys General joined together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to accelerate the implementation of caller ID technology which would protect consumers from illegal robocalls. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch calls robocalls “disruptive” and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 9, 2021
Second redistricting hearing in the books for Tupelo
If you missed it, the Joint Redistricting Committee held the second redistricting hearing in Tupelo at Itawamba Community College. The joint Mississippi House and Senate committee will continue hearings throughout the month of August. Redistricting takes place every 10 years after the census is accumulated. Based on this year’s numbers, Mississippi’s population is currently at…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 9, 2021
Digital Learning Coaches Deployed to Schools Statewide
62 schools across Mississippi will use Digital Learning Coach Program. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will deploy digital learning coaches to 62 schools across the state to help build the capacity of teachers and administrators to use educational technology to improve student outcomes. The coaches are part of the Mississippi Connects initiative, which provides…
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2026
Hosemann: Redistricting coming to Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2026
Fitch doesn’t tip her hand at Neshoba
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2026
Congressional candidates stump at Neshoba
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Frank Corder
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June 23, 2026
Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth
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Frank Corder
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June 17, 2026
Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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June 16, 2026
U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program
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Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Steven Sloan, Associated Press
, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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June 24, 2026
Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signing
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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June 24, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, family fun, and affordable beach getaways in Mississippi
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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June 24, 2026
The folly of favoritism
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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June 24, 2026
Neshoba County Fair continues to evolve, but the core family principle abides
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 23, 2026
An American inheritance that nearly wasn’t
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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June 19, 2026
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