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Courtney Ingle
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February 1, 2019
Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board appoints Executive Director
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) appointed Dr. Lisa Karmacharya as Executive Director. Prior to her current post, Karmacharya served as Executive Director of the Mississippi Association of School Administrators. She has over 25 years of experience in education and has served in many roles including Superintendent, Federal Programs Director, Executive Director of Curriculum…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 1, 2019
Corrections committee discusses use of Walnut Grove
The Senate Corrections Committee is considering a bill that would reauthorize the use of Walnut Grove Correctional Facility for offenders. SB 2888 stems from renovations needed at the Mississippi State Correctional facility to Unit 29. During the September legislative budget hearing, MDOC Commissioner Pelicia hall requested $22.3 million for the renovations. At that same meeting,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 1, 2019
Bill to prevent abortions after a heartbeat is detected #billoftheday
This bill of the day, authored by Representative Robert Foster, who is also a candidate for Governor, would require a physician to listen for a heartbeat before the induction of an abortion. HB 529 defines a fetal heartbeat as the repetitive rhythmic contraction of the fetal heart within the gestational sac. If a heartbeat is…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 1, 2019
Catholic Dioceses adds to growing movement for school choice, ESA scholarship
The Catholic Dioceses of Jackson and Biloxi rallied at the Capitol today for lawmakers to increase the number of students that receive the ESA scholarship. In letters addressed to the legislature, the leaders of the Catholic Dioceses of Jackson and Biloxi voiced support for expanding Mississippi’s Education Scholarship Account program, which enables parents to direct their state education tax…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 1, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 2/1/19
WTOK – Top Republican outraises top Dem in governor’s race Candidates had a Thursday deadline to report how much money their campaigns collected and spent during 2018. In the Republican primary for governor, Tate Reeves reports having $5.2 million on hand and Robert Foster reports about $12,300. Reeves is in his second term as lieutenant…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 31, 2019
Mississippians Support of Hosemann Tops $2.64 Million
Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann kicks off his bid for Lieutenant Governor with a formidable $2,640,884 in his coffer, according to a campaign finance report released today. The report, detailing campaign finance activity for 2018, showed more than 700 donors contributed to his campaign last year, with donations totaling almost $839,000, and a current…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 31, 2019
HomeStretch, Inc., increasing furniture production in Nettleton, creating 71 jobs
HomeStretch, Inc., an upholstered reclining furniture manufacturer, is expanding in Nettleton. The project is a $500,000 corporate investment and will create 71 jobs. “HomeStretch is a great example of a homegrown company finding the tools and resources needed for long-term success in our great state. I know its new employees, along with its existing workforce,…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 31, 2019
Americans for Prosperity Mississippi: Let’s Put Kids First
As the Senate and House Education Committees begin considering bills to pass before their Tuesday deadlines, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) is getting behind proposals that would reduce bureaucracy, empower teachers, and prioritize students’ success. HB 623 would decrease the administrative burden and free up more time for teachers at highly-rated public schools to focus on…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 31, 2019
Reeves announces $6.7M cash-on-hand for gubernatorial run
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves has just announced on Twitter that he has $6.7 million dollars available for his campaign for the Governor of Mississippi. That includes $1.74 million raised in the 2018 calendar year. Reeves made that announcement on Twitter this morning. Mississippi and conservatives around the country sent a message: contributed $1.74M this year…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 31, 2019
Hyde-Smith announces $2.7 million for Youthbuild programs in Delta
Education-Apprenticeship Grants Going to Programs in Greenville, Clarksdale & Yazoo City U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of almost $2.7 million to support three YouthBuild education and training programs in the Mississippi Delta. Hyde-Smith, who has advocated for YouthBuild funding as part of her work on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said three…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 31, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/31/19
Gov. Bryant signs the Broadband Enabling Act This morning I signed HB 366 into law. The Mississippi Broadband Enabling Act grants electric cooperatives the authority to establish affiliates to serve broadband in the state. Many rural Mississippians will benefit from this law. pic.twitter.com/4npNgg0KMP — Phil Bryant (@PhilBryantMS) January 30, 2019 WJTV – Mississippi’s tinted…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 31, 2019
Abuse in a foster home with active duty parents, could result in military program intervention #billoftheday
Today’s bill of the day would require Child Protection Services to contact the appropriate Military Installation Family Advocacy Program, if abuse or neglect is reported in a foster home with one or more active duty parent or caretaker. SB 2048 was authored by Senator Younger to amend current language in CPS’S responsibility on reporting abuse…
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Frank Corder
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June 5, 2026
Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million
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Associated Press
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June 5, 2026
Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game against Southern Miss in 2024, NCAA says
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 5, 2026
Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Susan Marquez
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June 5, 2026
L.V. Hull Home and Legacy Center opens in Mississippi
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Alistair Begg
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June 5, 2026
As He planned
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Alistair Begg
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June 4, 2026
The lie of isolation
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Roger Wicker
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June 5, 2026
Mississippi building 21st century blue economy
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Sid Salter
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June 3, 2026
It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains
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Hunter Estes
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June 2, 2026
Mississippi needs the success sequence
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