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February 14, 2019
Mississippi Democrats plan of not releasing candidates could backfire bigtime
In just a little over two weeks, we will find out the results of the long held secret by the handful of Democrats running the Mississippi Democrat Party. Under the leadership of Bobby Moak, the party has taken the unusual step of not releasing its candidates for statewide office this year until after the filing…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 14, 2019
Federal court orders redistricting of MS Senate District 22 after lawsuit from failed candidate
Federal District Judge Carlton Reeves issued an order today declaring that the districts lines of State Senate District 22 violate Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act. Judge Reeves’s decision comes nearly seven years after Mississippi adopted it’s redistricting plan pursuant to the 2010 census in 2012. “The districting plan in Mississippi’s State Senate…
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February 14, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/14/19
WTOK – Former chief justice to run for Mississippi governor Retired state Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller, Jr., says he plans to run for Mississippi governor as a Republican. Waller told WJTV-TV he plans to qualify before March 1 and will formally announce plans then. The Clarion Ledger first reported Waller’s plans. Lt. Gov. Tate…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 14, 2019
Companies who don’t support Israel could be on ‘the list’ #billoftheday
This bill has recieved praise from Governor Bryant himself. Entitled the Israel Support Act of 2019 would require the Department of Finance and Administration to compile a list of companies that boycott Israel. HB 761, authored by Rep. Donnie Bell, would also prohibit the Public Employees Retirement System and State Treasurer from investing in those…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
Teacher pay raise bill passes the Senate
The state Senate today passed a pay hike for teachers, teacher assistants, librarians, and counselors. More than 35,000 educators would see another $1,000 if the bill becomes law. The average teacher salary in Mississippi is $44,925, according to the Mississippi Department of Education. “Over the past eight years, we have targeted the investment of tax…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Heartbeat bills pass respective chambers
The Senate and House passed their individual “heartbeat” bills on Wednesday. The bills in both chambers would essentially ban abortions after a heartbeat is detectable, and would also require a physician to check for a heartbeat before an abortion is performed. The bills each spurred quite the debate on both floors. Those for and against…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
Clarion Ledger reporting that former Chief Justice Waller to join race for Governor’s seat as a Republican
Former Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. will run for Governor, sources close to his campaign have told the Clarion-Ledger. Waller Jr. served on the State Supreme court for 22 years, 10 of those as Chief Justice before his retirement at the end of January. He is the son of former Mississippi Governor William Waller, who…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
McRae qualifies to run for State Treasurer
Vowing to help protect and grow the state’s financial resources and investments, today Republican David McRae qualified to run for State Treasurer of Mississippi. At the Mississippi Republican Party headquarters in Jackson where he filed qualifying papers, McRae said, “Mississippi taxpayers deserve a Treasurer who’ll seek not just to maintain the state treasury, but help…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Auditor Uncovers One of the Largest Embezzlement Schemes in Past Decade
Former Bay Springs City Clerk stole $300,000 after being tricked by international scammers Today State Auditor Shad White issued a demand to former Bay Springs City Clerk Randy James for suspected embezzlement. Interest and investigative costs are included in the $325,561.84 demand letter. This case ranks as the ninth largest demand for embezzlement in the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Wicker, Hyde-Smith Commend Senate Passage of Legislation to Designate Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home as a National Monument
Miss. Senators Championed Efforts to Make Jackson Civil Rights Landmark Part of the National Park System U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., today commended Senate passage of S. 47, “the Natural Resources Management Act,” which included a proposal authored by the senators to designate the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home in Jackson…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
SALTER: 2019 election cycle promises significant turnover, changes among public officials
By: Sid Salter Change. In terms of Mississippi government, change isn’t merely coming – and we’re talking major changes – it’s in great measure already here and identifiable. At the end of this year, Mississippi will at the very least have elected a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and state treasurer.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 13, 2019
Providing more rights to victims in the juvenile justice system #billoftheday
Today’s bill of the day is a Constitutional Amendment that would allow for changes to the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to ensure rights to children that are victims in the juvenile justice system. The bill would create a new section in the constitutional law. The amendment, HC 47, was authored by Speaker of the House…
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 7, 2026
Wednesday night storm spawns several tornadoes that damage hundreds of homes in three counties
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Frank Corder
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May 6, 2026
Speaker White names House Select Committees to tackle property taxes, school consolidation, redistricting, more
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Daniel Tyson
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May 6, 2026
Job training life-affirming for inmates in MAGCOR programs
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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
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Susan Marquez
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May 7, 2026
Noah “Soggy” Sweat’s “The Whiskey Speech” to be presented at Two Mississippi Museums
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Alistair Begg
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May 7, 2026
Purchased for God
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Susan Marquez
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May 6, 2026
Canton Flea Market returns for 62nd year
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Christy Hovanetz
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May 6, 2026
Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids
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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
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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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