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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
House Education Chairman Bennett likely to kill bills adverse to homeschool families
Three bills filed in the Mississippi House raised concerns among homeschool families this week, but according to State Rep. Dan Eubanks (R-HD 25) there is no need to worry. HB 188 would mandate Mississippi history and U.S. government be taught in grades 9-12 to all public, private or parochial schools, and homeschool programs. The bill…
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
WalletHub: Mississippi 8th nationally in black political engagement
WalletHub compared states across six key metrics to gauge the level of black political engagement, and Mississippi ranked 8th overall. “Our data set includes black voter turnout and registration during the most recent presidential and midterm elections as well as the proportional representation of blacks in the state legislature and national party conventions,” WalletHub stated.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 19, 2020
Bill of the Day: Allow MDOC documents to serve as drivers license
Often times when an inmate is released from prison, they lack certain documents that would make their transition go smoother. Those documents include drivers licenses, Social Security cards and birth certificates. A drivers license is required not only drive but to apply for work. In HB 838 authored by Rep. Bain, the identification card issued…
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
State Treasurer McRae: $1.5 Million of Unclaimed Property Returned in First Six Weeks
Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae today announced the Treasury Department has returned $1.5 million of unclaimed property during his first six weeks in office. “Many in Mississippi don’t realize the state is looking for the rightful owners of millions of dollars in unclaimed property,” said McRae. “From the first day in office, we wanted to…
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Frank Corder
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February 19, 2020
Elizabeth Warren links Mississippi flooding to “climate crisis”
Democratic Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is linking Mississippi’s flooding to “climate change”. In a tweet, the Massachusetts U.S. Senator wrote, “My heart goes out to all of those affected by historic flooding in Mississippi. This is one more example of the devastating effects of the climate crisis. We must act now so that severe flooding…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 19, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/19/20
WLOX – Computer science education bill introduced in Miss. Senate A bill that would require Mississippi public schools to offer computer science to all elementary and high school students has been introduced in the Mississippi Senate. Senate Bill 2284, championed by C Spire, was introduced by Sen. Scott DeLano and seven co-sponsors. The bill comes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 18, 2020
Bill of the Day: Just another golf cart bill
Every year Representatives and Senators take on a few bills that authorize for people to drive their golf carts on some city roads. This year, there are four of those bills. HB 282, SB 2114, SB 2150 and SB 2287. They all relatively say the same thing, just differ on the location of the exception.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 18, 2020
Could limiting the number of cases a parole officer handles improve criminal justice system?
The Senate Judiciary B Committee has already passed a piece of legislation authored by Sen. Angela Hill which would effectively limit the number of cases that parole officers are able to take on. “Our parole officers are overworked and they’re handling too many cases. They are frustrated and overwhelmed,” said Sen. Hill. She said that…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2020
ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore creating 100 jobs, investing $10 million at Pascagoula site
Ship maintenance and repair company ST Engineering Halter Marine and Offshore, Inc., is expanding in Pascagoula. The project is a $10 million corporate investment and will create 100 jobs. “The shipbuilding and repair industry is a powerhouse on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, generating billions of dollars for the state’s economy and providing skilled jobs for…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 18, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 2/18/20
President Trump calls Gov. Reeves offering help in flooding relief Received a call from @realDonaldTrump earlier today, expressing his concern about our flooding and offering his help in our relief efforts. Mississippi has a true friend in President Trump. Grateful to have a strong relationship with the President who cares about our great state. —…
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Frank Corder
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February 18, 2020
State Rep. Anderson seeks “meaningful sex education” in Mississippi schools
State Rep. Jeramey Anderson is filing a bill that brings “meaningful sex education to Mississippi’s schools.” The Democrat’s bill, not yet assigned a House Bill number, would amend state law relating to instruction of sex education in public schools to include what he terms “evidenced based, medically accurate” curricula that is age, grade and developmentally…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2020
Bill of the Day: Sheriffs and Deputies to have radar guns
Let’s be honest, everyone has pushed the speed limit a time or two. Sometimes even more so in the county because Sheriff’s and Deputy Sheriff’s don’t use a radar gun. Well, this bill would change all of that. Authored by Rep. Weathersby, HB 199 and would allow for the authorization of Sheriff’s to use radar…
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Bill Barrow, Associated Press
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July 28, 2026
Joe Biden interviews with memoir ghostwriter reveal him discussing sensitive information
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 28, 2026
Transportation commissioners seek insight into MDOT mowing schedule, storm repair work
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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July 28, 2026
Americans’ confidence in U.S. economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 27, 2026
German cookie manufacturer locating operations in Madison with $70 million investment
Business
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Frank Corder
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July 23, 2026
SIP Manufacturing coming to the Sip with $100 million investment
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Frank Corder
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July 14, 2026
Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 28, 2026
From fear to faith
Culture
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Robert St. John
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July 27, 2026
What you can’t buy in New Orleans
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 27, 2026
No ordinary death
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Jeremy Hutchinson
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July 27, 2026
When junk science decides guilt in the South
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Sid Salter
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July 22, 2026
Critics aside, revamped youth court system is a Mississippi reform that’s long overdue
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Russ Latino
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July 21, 2026
Nolan Wells’ death is tragic on so many levels
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