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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2020
Auditor White: Tip from former Gov. Phil Bryant led to DHS investigation
Last week State Auditor Shad White did not reveal the whistleblower’s name that led authorities to investigate the Mississippi Department of Human Services, saying at the time he had not been given that permission. White told Paul Gallo on SuperTalk Radio Monday morning that he had now received the approval of the whistleblower. “We would…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 10, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/10/20
WTVA – Analysis: Mississippi gov wants scrutiny of prison spending Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered a thorough review of spending in the state Department of Corrections, questioning whether money has been wasted in a prison system that has been plagued by violence and shoddy living conditions for some inmates. “I am, if nothing…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
Hosemann’s lawsuit on MS river flooding survives key early hurdle
What some might consider a long-shot policy lawsuit by Mississippi-based interests against the federal government over Mississippi river manipulation policy has survived a key early hurdle. In February 2019, then-Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office filed suit against the federal government on behalf of school children in districts in southwest…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
Gov. Reeves Announces Disaster Assistance For DeSoto County and Neighboring Counties
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced disaster assistance for Mississippi businesses and residents hit by severe weather and tornadoes on January 10-11, 2020. Working to help Mississippians recover from the devastation, Governor Reeves sent a letter to Administrator Jovita Carranza at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting a disaster declaration to make loans available to…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
CORDER: Reeves squarely facing some big issues out of the gate
January was a tough year, but we made it. That sums up Tate Reeves’ first few weeks in office as Governor of Mississippi. Hours after being sworn in, Reeves was on the ground visiting state Corrections facilities assessing conditions and working to lay out a plan to bring in new leadership and set new standards…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/7/20
WJTV – State auditor: Over $4 million stolen from Mississippi’s poorest YP – State Auditor White holds press conference to discuss DHS investigation, arrests State Auditor Shad White held a joint press conference with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens today on the front steps of the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson to discuss the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2020
Bill of the Day: Pay inmates a minimum wage
It is common for some prisoners to work while incarcerated. There is not a mandate on how much the prisoners can earn during this time. This bill would require those individuals be paid minimum wage for their hours. Corporations would be subject to payment no less than the federal mandate. HB 368 reads: “The corporation…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2020
Congressman Thompson Statement on the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Announcement to Investigate the Conditions of Four Mississippi Prisons
Today, Rep. Bennie Thompson released the following statement about the Department of Justice’s announcement to investigate the conditions of four Mississippi prisons. “I commend the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division decision to open an investigation into the conditions of confinement in four of Mississippi’s prisons,” Thompson said. “The Mississippi prison system is in a state…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2020
State Auditor White holds press conference to discuss DHS investigation, arrests
State Auditor Shad White held a joint press conference with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens today on the front steps of the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson to discuss the Department of Human Services eight month investigation that has resulted in arrests of the former head of DHS and co-conspirators. Here is the full…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2020
U.S. Attorney Hurst issues statement on DHS fraud investigation
U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst issued the following statement today regarding the State’s investigation and the local arrests relating to fraud at the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Hurst said: “The U.S. Attorney’s Office has received numerous inquiries regarding the State Auditor’s investigation into the Mississippi Department of Human Services and local indictments returned by a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2020
House kills PERS bills on drawing retirement as a legislator
The House Appropriations Committee voted on Wednesday to kill the bills relating to whether or not a legislator could serve in the House or Senate and still draw PERS retirement. It has been the position of Speaker of the House Philip Gunn that state law does not allow for this action to take place. Four…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2020
Miss State Coach Mike Leach enters political fray over Romney Impeachment vote
Mississippi college football fans aren’t accustomed to having a coach speak out on the political issues of the day. But they have never had a coach quite like Mike Leach. Mississippi State’s new Head Football Coach is known to be an outspoken, opinionated guy who doesn’t shy away from saying what’s on his mind… even…
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Daniel Tyson
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March 31, 2026
DPS budget will allow Capitol Police, MHP to add new officers
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Legislators send $41.1 million in oil spill settlement funds to Coast projects
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Lawmakers fail to reach agreement to ease ABC backlog adversely affecting Mississippi businesses
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 31, 2026
Where Charm Lives: Porch swing pickings in downtown Fulton
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 31, 2026
When storms come
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Robert St. John
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March 30, 2026
Nobody plans for this
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Hunter Estes
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March 31, 2026
Memphis crime reduction is a win – and lesson – for Mississippi
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 31, 2026
Equal Parents, Equal Time: The Case for Joint Custody
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Russ Latino
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March 26, 2026
Facts, not feelings, are a hard sell in teacher pay raise debate
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