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Sarah Ulmer
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December 25, 2018
2018 Year in Review
2018 proved to be a big year in the political atmosphere of Mississippi. From major legislation proposed and passed during the regular and special sessions, to the historic election of Mississippi’s first female U.S. Senator. Here’s our recap of some of the highlights of the year. LEGISLATURE Regular Session: During the last regular session before…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 21, 2018
Amazon Locating Consumer Goods Fulfillment Center in Marshall County, Miss., Creating 850 Jobs
Amazon is locating a consumer goods fulfillment center in Marshall County. The project will create 850 jobs over three years. “I am proud to welcome Amazon as the newest member of the Mississippi business community. Amazon’s presence demonstrates to industry leaders around the globe that Mississippi has what it takes for companies like Amazon to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 21, 2018
MCPP: Mississippians Gave $1.8 Billion To Charity Last Year
As many prepare for end-of-year charitable contributions, data from the Internal Revenue Service continues to show Mississippi as one of the most charitable states in the country. According to the IRS, some 250,000 Mississippians took an itemized deduction for charitable giving last year. The average deduction in the Magnolia State was $7,135. This is the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 21, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 12/21/18
WLOX – “I truly believe this is a misunderstanding”: Mississippi State Senator arrested for DUI Mississippi State Senator Terry Burton was arrested on a DUI charge. He is the number two man in the Mississippi Senate. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Burton was arrested Wednesday night in Oktibbeha County. MHP responded to a one…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 20, 2018
Hyde-Smith praises Trump on signing of ‘Farm Bill’
Miss. Senator Attends Ceremony as Trump Signs Five-Year Bill Setting Policies to Support U.S. Agriculture, Rural Development & Forestry U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) praised the enactment of the 2018 farm bill, which strengthens the safety net for Mississippi’s agricultural producers as they navigate market fluctuations amid trade tensions. Hyde-Smith attended the White House ceremony…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 20, 2018
Wicker, Palazzo Bill on NASA Property Leasing Authority Heads to President’s Desk
Stennis Space Center and Other NASA Sites Will Benefit U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., celebrated the final passage of their legislation, S. 7, the “NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act.” The bill reauthorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Enhanced Use Leasing (EUL) authority for one year. The program…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 20, 2018
Mississippi Senator arrested on third DUI charge
Senator and Pro Tempore Terry Burton was arrested Wednesday night in Oktibbeha County on his third DUI charge according to the Starkville Daily News. Mississippi Highway Patrol arrested State Senate Pro Tem Terry Burton on a DUI charge & a failure to a stay in lane charge at approximately 10:30 pm Wednesday night. He bonded…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 20, 2018
PEER Report highlights parental satisfaction, oversight needs for ESA program
The Legislative PEER committee has concluded its biennial review of the Education Scholarship Account and has released the findings. A summary of the report is here, but you can read the full report here: Some of the Committee’s major findings include: During FY 2018, 367 students participated in the ESA program and attended 96 nonpublic…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 20, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 12/20/18
WJTV – Governor appoints Kenny Griffis to the Supreme Court In a statement, Governor Phil Bryant praised Judge Griffis legal prowess. “Judge Griffis has served exceptionally on the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and his wealth of experience on the bench will prove very valuable as he moves into his new role,” Gov. Bryant said. “He has…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2018
Representative Cory Wilson to replace Judge Kenny Griffis on Court of Appeals
After announcing today that Judge Kenny Griffis will replace Judge Waller on the Mississippi Supreme Court, Governor Bryant appointed Representative Cory T. Wilson to the Court of Appeals. Wilson is the Representative for District 73, part of Madison County. The lifelong conservative Republican was elected in 2015. He is a native of Moss Point. Wilson…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2018
State Senator Buck Clarke announces run for State Treasurer
Senator Buck Clarke announced on Wednesday that he plans to run for Mississippi State Treasurer in 2019 and will not seek reelection for his Senate seat. “I won’t be running for the Senate and it is my hope in announcing right now this will give whoever might run for my seat plenty of time before…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2018
Judge Kenny Griffis appointed to fill Justice Bill Waller’s Mississippi Supreme Court seat
Chief Judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, Kenny Griffis Jr. has been appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fill Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller’s soon to be vacant seat. Waller announced he would retire from his position January 31, 2019. “I have elected to tender my resignation and retire from public service effective January…
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Frank Corder
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December 31, 2025
Governor grants second clemency over illegal sentencing
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 30, 2025
Health officials stress need for flu, measles vaccinations
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Frank Corder
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December 30, 2025
James, Amelia top list of baby names in Mississippi for 2025
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Frank Corder
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December 19, 2025
Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility
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Frank Corder
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December 18, 2025
Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Susan Marquez
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January 1, 2026
It is possible to eat healthy in Mississippi
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Alistair Begg
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January 1, 2026
Rekindling lost love
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Richelle Putnam
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December 31, 2025
Discover the world with heart: How Mississippi’s Jane Halbert Jones brings Southern warmth to global travel
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Russ Latino
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December 31, 2025
Your life is not a dumpster fire, be positive in 2026
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Sid Salter
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December 31, 2025
Sen. Wicker chairs a vastly different SASC in a very different Congress than did Stennis
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Russ Latino
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December 29, 2025
Tucker Carlson’s jihadi apology tour is despicable
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