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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2020
State Rep. Doug McLeod benched by House Leadership
State Rep. Doug McLeod (R-HD 107) was appointed to only one committee in the Mississippi House of Representatives by Speaker Philip Gunn this week, a move that can only be seen as signaling the House Leadership’s displeasure with the George County legislator. McLeod was arrested in May 2019 on domestic violence. At the time of…
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2020
How sustainable is the 13th Check?
The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) annual cost of living adjustment, otherwise known as the ’13th Check,’ has grown nearly $400 million over the last decade. At that rate of increase, the 13th Check could exceed $1 billion before the end of the next decade due to the manner in which the benefit…
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Frank Corder
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January 24, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 1/24/20
Gov. Reeves visits Parchman, addresses problems I want to thank the good people at Parchman working to make a difference. They are doing their absolute best in tough circumstances. As we work to root out corruption and incompetence, we can’t forget those that are maintaining order today. 3/6 pic.twitter.com/cjoouLpBaR — Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) January…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
2020 State of the State set for Monday night
Legislators and state officials will gather at the Mississippi State Capitol in a Joint Session on the floor of the House and Senate for the 2020 State of the State address given by Governor Tate Reeves. This will be Reeve’s first time to give the address. In attendance will be First Lady Elee Reeves, dignitaries,…
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Frank Corder
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January 23, 2020
Speaker Gunn gives MS House Democrats a seat at the table
There are 44 Democratic members of the Mississippi House of Representatives, or roughly 36% of the chamber. Nearly that same percentage of Democrats were named by Republican Speaker Philip Gunn to help lead House Committees for the next four years. Gunn announced the House Committees on Thursday morning, insuring Republicans maintained strong control over key…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Governor Reeves talks MDOC crisis and immediate actions to restore order
Governor Tate Reeves answered questions on Thursday regarding the current crisis within the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The situation has escalated in the last few days. Two inmates were pronounced dead at Parchman of what look to be homicides. Two other inmates were found hanged in their cells. Officials are classifying them as suicides. Reeves…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith congratulate Mississippi 2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates
DeSoto & Madison County Youths Will Represent State, Receive $10,000 Scholarships U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today congratulated Bobby Current of Olive Branch and Alex Stradinger of Ridgeland on their selection to represent Mississippi at the 58th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Current and Stradinger will join Wicker and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Wicker Keeps Focus on Future Workforce
Gulfport Business Leader Describes Hiring Challenges to Senate Committee U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, yesterday chaired a hearing to consider nationwide efforts to recruit, hire, and train a skilled labor force to build out the nation’s 5G wireless network. Wicker invited Jimmy Miller, President and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Mississippi House of Representatives announces committee assignments
The Mississippi House of Representatives has announced a comprehensive list of committee assignments for the next term. At first glance, it seemed less changes were made to committee chairmanships in this chamber than the Senate. This could be due to no change being made in Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn. A few committees were…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
Congressman Michael Guest Awarded “A” Rating from Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard
Today, Mississippi’s Third District Congressman Michael Guest received an “A” rating from the new Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard. This “A” rating measures Congressman Guest’s record—including votes, co-sponsorships of key legislation, congressional letters and other pro-life work during the first session of the 116th Congress. “The Susan B. Anthony List’s New Pro-Life Scorecard takes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 23, 2020
AUDITOR: Nangah Sentenced for Federal Crimes
State Auditor Shad White’s office participated in a joint investigation which led to the arrest and prosecution of George Nangah, former town clerk of Coldwater in Tate County. Details about the case can be found in a press release issued by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Mississippi. “I’m grateful that we have…
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Frank Corder
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January 23, 2020
PEER Committee Releases Report on Personal Care Assistants
The Joint Legislative PEER Committee is releasing its report titled Role of Personal Care Attendants in the Delivery of Services through the Medicaid Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program. Some of the Committee’s major findings include: Providing personal care services through Medicaid is a more cost-efficient option for states, as it allows more individuals to remain…
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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