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Courtney Ingle
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January 3, 2019
Petal mayor ends run for governor to focus on wife’s illness
Petal Mayor Hal Marx has pulled out of the race for the Republican nomination for governor, citing his wife’s recent cancer diagnosis. As some of you may know, my lovely wife Mindy was recently diagnosed with cancer. After much prayer we have decided to end my campaign for governor. I ask that you all pray…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
Michael Guest Sworn in as District 3 Congressman
Congressman Michael Guest was sworn into office on January 3, 2019, becoming the 20th Representative to hold the seat since its creation in 1847. Around 150 Mississippians attended the ceremonial swearing-in at the Library of Congress, Whittall Pavilion. Among the speakers were Congressman Harper, Congressman Trent Kelly, Senator Roger Wicker, Congressman Guest’s son – Kennedy…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
Jay Hughes qualifies for run for Lt. Governor
According to a post on his campaign Facebook page, Representative Jay Hughes has qualified to run in the Lt. Governor’s race in 2019. Hughes announced in May his plan to run for Lt. Governor. Hughes has been a lifelong advocate for public education, improving our state’s infrastructure, and increasing access to affordable health care options,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Jacqueline A. Turner as Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Turner as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). She will replace Mark Henry, who has accepted an appointment to the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Currently, Turner serves as the Deputy Executive Director of MDES. MDES provides assistance to help Mississippians find jobs through…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
Michael Guest Ceremonial Swearing-In scheduled for Thursday
The ceremonial swearing-in of Congressman-elect Michael Guest will be held at the Library of Congress Whittall Pavilion on Thursday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. EST. Media is asked to arrive early to allow time to set up. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. and Congressman-elect Guest will not be available for comments following the ceremony. Rather, Congressman-elect Guest…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
New SOS Survey: Most Businesses Have Not Connected With K-12, Community College Career and Technical Education Resources
Most Mississippi businesses have not connected with career and technical education (CTE) resources at the K-12 or community college levels, according to a new survey of almost 100,000 domestic corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and limited partnerships (LPs). Another 10 percent are not aware of CTE, or rigorous skills training in an academic setting aimed…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 3, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/3/19
WJTV – Secretary of State survey indicates businesses want a more educated workforce #MSelex: Hughes makes it official in run for Lt. Governor It’s official! pic.twitter.com/vW39MXRjCc — Jay Hughes (@Jay4Mississippi) January 2, 2019 WTOK – Mississippi receiving federal grant for preschool programs Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says the state is receiving a $10.6 million federal…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Foster starts 2019 with policy platform in bid for Governor
Mississippian’s want more than the ‘next guy in line’ as their next Chief Executive of their state. People are looking for an outsider who can bring new ideas and fresh leadership to the table. Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Foster released today the first major policy initiative for the 2019 bid for governor. Marking several of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Mark Henry to Workers’ Compensation Commission
Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Mark Henry to a six-year term on the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission. He will replace Thomas A. Webb on the Commission, whose term expires Dec. 31, 2018. Currently, Henry serves as the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). The Commission reviews decisions made by administrative law…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Mississippi awarded $10.6 million in early childhood development federal grant
Mississippi was awarded $10.6 million for the “Connected for Success: A Family-Based Unified and Integrated Early Childhood” federal grant. This is the first time Mississippi has ever received federal funds for educational investments towards ages 0-5 and not children ages 4 to 5 already enrolled in pre-k classes. This is the third year Mississippi has applied…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
SALTER: Mississippi’s congressional clout will be tested, realigned in the 116th Congress
By: Sid Slater During the 2018 federal election cycle, The New York Times, The Washington Post and other national news organizations examined the question of what they saw as Mississippi’s declining clout on Capitol Hill. Clearly, the 2018 retirement of 45-year veteran Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran – who held the vastly influential post of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 2, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 1/2/19
WTVA – Qualifying for state, county elections begin Jan. 2nd Qualifying for state and county elections will start Wednesday, January 2nd in Mississippi. This year is expected to be a busy one as races are open to fill several positions, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and many state offices. Voters will also decide on…
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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
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 8, 2026
The cost of complaining
Culture
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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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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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