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Frank Corder
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June 25, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 6/25/20
YP – MEC releases poll showing more Mississippi voters favor state seal flag On Wednesday, the Mississippi Economic Council released results from a recent poll by the Tarrance Group showing for the first time a majority of Mississippians favor changing the state flag. The poll was performed June 16-18, 2020. The results show a significant…
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2020
Seven MS House members ”fighting for your voice” on state flag
Seven members of the Mississippi House came together to stand for a public vote on the state flag, not merely a vote by those in the Legislature. Those state representatives shown below in the video entitled “Fighting for your voice on the Mississippi flag” released today are Dana Criswell, Dan Eubanks, Becky Currie, Steve Hopkins, Chris…
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2020
Reeves: If Legislature has votes to suspend rules on flag, veto is pointless
Governor Tate Reeves posted the following statement on the state flag on Facebook Wednesday evening. Below is the post in its entirety: You’ve probably seen the conversation raging in Jackson about the state flag. I’m glad that people are expressing their views. That’s exactly how this country is supposed to work. For my part, I’ve…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 24, 2020
All eight Mississippi statewide officials weigh in on whether or not to change the state flag
With numerous businesses, organizations, and individuals speaking out in favor of the change of the Mississippi state flag, below is what Mississippi’s top elected officials have said regarding the situation. Governor Tate Reeves: Throughout his career Governor Reeves has stood by his opinion that in the event there is a change to the state flag…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 24, 2020
Hyde-Smith decries irresponsible blocking of JUSTICE Act by Senate Democrats
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today decried Senate Democrats’ decision to deny Senate debate on significant police reform legislation, asserting that blocking the bill leaves the nation with “irresponsible demands to defund the police, destruction of public property, and violence.” Just one week after the introduction of the JUSTICE Act (S.3985), Democrats blocked a procedural…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 24, 2020
Howard re-elected to PERS Board of Trustees, McCoy voted vice chair
Chris Howard, of Madison and executive director of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, has been re-elected to the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) Board of Trustees as one of its two state employee representatives. At its June 23 meeting, the Board certified the runoff election results between Howard, who has served as…
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2020
MEC releases poll showing more Mississippi voters favor state seal flag
On Wednesday, the Mississippi Economic Council released results from a recent poll by the Tarrance Group showing for the first time a majority of Mississippians favor changing the state flag. The poll was performed June 16-18, 2020. The results show a significant change in public opinion from just a year ago. Fifty-four percent (54%) of respondents…
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2020
Brandon man indicted for making threats against Congressman Thompson, staff
Newton Wade Townsend, 52, of Brandon, Mississippi, was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury and charged with making a threat against public officials, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund. On June 1, 2020, Townsend placed a phone call to the office of a Member of Congress, referred to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 24, 2020
Mississippi Realtors say current flag serves as an “unnecessary hindrance”
As property professionals and community champions, the Mississippi REALTORS®, the largest trade association in the state, believe revitalization, opportunity, and a healthy economy are crucial to improving the quality of life for all Mississippians. REALTORS® commit to foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, and the free exchange of ideas in order to improve our great…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 24, 2020
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says Legislature should address the state flag
The below is attributable to Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann: “I rise before you today to discuss the flag of our State. This discussion is not prompted by fear of loss of economic development, although virtually every economic developer in our State has indicated opportunities and employment of our citizens will be adversely affected. Further, it…
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2020
Cory Wilson confirmed by U.S. Senate to serve on Fifth Circuit
Wednesday morning, Mississippian Cory Wilson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the United States Fifth Circuit by a vote of 52-48. He is the 200th judicial appointment nominated by President Donald Trump to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Wilson replaces Judge E. Grady Jolly on the Court. President Trump initially nominated…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 24, 2020
Mississippi Library Association Board Statement Concerning Removal of the State Flag
Mississippi Libraries provide services to a diverse mix of patrons who range from students to community members, attorneys and doctors to the homeless and unemployed, toddlers to the elderly, and many more. Mississippi libraries are committed to these patrons no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they believe. As an Association, we are…
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Frank Corder
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May 6, 2026
Speaker White names House Select Committees to tackle property taxes, school consolidation, redistricting, more
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Daniel Tyson
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May 6, 2026
Job training life-affirming for inmates in MAGCOR programs
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 6, 2026
State agencies team up to promote maternal mental health care
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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
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Frank Corder
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April 22, 2026
Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus
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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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Susan Marquez
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May 6, 2026
Canton Flea Market returns for 62nd year
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 6, 2026
A word to children
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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May 5, 2026
Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio
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Christy Hovanetz
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May 6, 2026
Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids
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Russ Latino
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May 5, 2026
Mississippi faces pressure to redistrict before congressional midterms, but also real world constraints
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Susan Crabtree
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May 1, 2026
U.S. Secret Service Chief says Hilton site was ‘set up perfectly,’ critics disagree
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