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Sarah Ulmer
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June 1, 2020
Sen. Gary Jackson resigns from the Mississippi Senate effective June 30
On Monday, Senator Gary Jackson submitted his letter of resignation from the Mississippi Senate effective June 30. Jackson cited growing health concerns for his reason in leaving a 17 year stent in the Senate. “It’s time, it’s tough for me to do this but June the 30th will be my last day,” said Jackson. “I…
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Frank Corder
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June 1, 2020
Rep. Bennie Thompson says protests are “expected result” but riots can lead to “serious social reforms”
As chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) has actively sought to raise the profile of domestic terrorism in terms of his party’s views on the issue. His goal as been to place white supremacist extremists on the domestic terrorism list. Thompson called for legislation in late 2019 to “pull…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 1, 2020
WATCH: Today Mississippi economy fully reopens
June 1 is the day that Mississippi’s economy is set to fully reopen. Gov. Tate Reeves addresses the state as those measures are taken. “Today, there are no more business closures in our state. I want to underscore: the threat is not gone. It is as contagious and deadly as ever. Please be smart and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 1, 2020
Mississippi Newborns Awarded Scholarships
Treasurer David McRae today announced two Mississippi newborns were each awarded $529 Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships. The scholarships were part of the State Treasury’s 529 Day promotion. Scholarships were awarded to the two babies born closest to 5:29AM and 5:29PM on May 29 (5/29). The scholarship comes in the form of a tax-advantaged…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 1, 2020
State Workforce Board Recommends Unprecedented Investment in Training Using CARES Act Funds
The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB), the business-led strategy and coordinating entity for the Mississippi workforce development system, is recommending the Mississippi Legislature utilize Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to make an extraordinary investment of $130 million in targeted workforce training between now and the end of 2020. Such an…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 1, 2020
LIPSON: Why It’s So Hard for Biden to Pick a Running Mate
The candidate known for his gaffes topped himself when he told an African American interviewer that if he had trouble choosing between him and Donald Trump for president, he “ain’t black.” Later, after Joe Biden’s advisers finished smacking their heads, the former vice president issued a groveling apology. That was good enough for some black…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 1, 2020
MDOT: Now is the time to prepare for hurricane season
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds residents, businesses and community organizations across south Mississippi to have a preparedness plan in place before a storm threatens the Mississippi Gulf Coast. “When preparing for a hurricane, the first step is to have…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 1, 2020
ESPY: Burning our businesses won’t solve the systemic racism and injustice
The following appeared on Medium.com as written by Mississippi Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Mike Espy. ### All across the country — from police chiefs, to faith leaders, to everyday citizens — Americans are condemning the officer who killed George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, as he lay on the ground restrained in handcuffs. Worse still…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 1, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 6/1/20
YP – Reeves Launches Back to Business Mississippi Website to Help Small Businesses Recover Governor Tate Reeves announced the launch of the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program website to help small businesses receive financial support quickly to recover from the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19. Since establishing the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 29, 2020
Governor Tate Reeves Launches Back to Business Mississippi Website to Help Small Businesses Recover from COVID-19
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the launch of the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program website to help small businesses receive financial support quickly to recover from the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19. Since establishing the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program just over a week ago, Governor Reeves has been working with the Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 29, 2020
WATCH: Reeves adding Wayne County to list of those with heavier restrictions
In Friday’s press conference Governor Tate Reeves added Wayne County to the list of those with tighter restrictions. “We are adding Wayne County to the list of those with greater restrictions. It is among the most dangerous places in the state for spread of COVID-19 today. We are also sharing more information on Back to…
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Frank Corder
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May 29, 2020
AG Fitch drops charges against former Columbus police officer
Attorney General Lynn Fitch has dropped charges against a former Columbus, Mississippi, police officer in the death of Ricky Ball in October 2015. Former officer Canyon Boykin was arrested and charged with manslaughter in September 2016 following former Attorney General Jim Hood’s presenting the case to a grand jury which resulted in an indictment. Boykin…
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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May 5, 2026
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
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Frank Corder
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May 5, 2026
Thompson says SCOTUS Callais ruling “equivalent to a second Civil War”
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Daniel Tyson
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May 5, 2026
Debate lingers over what, how to pay Jackson’s new police chief
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
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
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 5, 2026
Who do you say that I am?
Culture
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Robert St. John
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May 4, 2026
Table 19
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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