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November 29, 2017
Republicans quietly poised to flip Senate seat on Tuesday #msleg
Republicans quietly poised to flip Senate seat on Tuesday The seat in question, Senate District 10, was redrawn by the Legislature in 2012 for a Republican to win as leaders banked on former Sen. Steve Hale to switch parties. Hale chose not to switch, leaving the Republicans without a candidate in 2015. Stone soundly defeated…
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November 29, 2017
Media pushing “former tobacco lobbyist” as source of ills for lower cig taxes #msleg #mediabias
Analysis: Chairmen tamp down talk of big jump in tobacco tax It’s been nearly a decade since a former tobacco lobbyist signed a law that increased the Mississippi’s state cigarette tax from 18 cents to 68 cents a pack. Now, about 20 health advocacy groups are starting to push for a tax increase of $1.50…
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November 29, 2017
Could there possibly be a different way to view upcoming budget projections?
How would a conservative view them? By Alan Lange You’d sure as hell think that journalists in Mississippi get paid out of tax revenues for all of the hyperventilating going on as the first salvos of next year’s budget cycle get fired. Right before the Thanksgiving break, Governor Phil Bryant issued his Executive Budget Recommendation. Then…
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November 29, 2017
@MSGOP Chair @LucienSmith Congratulates Senator-elect Neil Whaley
RELEASE MSGOP Congratulates Senator-elect Neil Whaley JACKSON – Chairman Lucien Smith issued the following statement tonight congratulating Neil Whaley on his victory in the special election to fill the vacant seat for Senate District 10: “Congratulations to Senator-elect Neil Whaley on his hard-fought victory tonight. Neil ran a strong campaign that resonated with the families…
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November 29, 2017
Republican State Leadership Committee: Conservative Neil Whaley Flips Former Democrat Senate Leader’s State Legislative Seat
RELEASE Conservative Neil Whaley Flips Former Democrat Senate Leader’s State Legislative Seat WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 28th, 2017) — Republican State Leadership Committee President Matt Walter released the following statement upon Neil Whaley’s special election victory for Mississippi’s 10th Senate district: “Neil Whaley’s victory tonight shows that strong candidates with a background in creating jobs…
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November 29, 2017
Ford wins HD 54 seat over Easterling #msleg
Ford wins Kevin Ford carried Warren, Issaquena and Yazoo counties to defeat Dr. Randy Easterling in a runoff to complete the unexpired term of former District 54 Rep. Alex Monsour. Incomplete and unofficial returns Tuesday showed Ford with 1,386 votes to 917 for Easterling. Vicksburg Post
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November 29, 2017
Bay St. Louis Mayor says federal investigation prompting changes in Police Department
BSL Mayor says update near in federal probes of police department BAY ST. LOUIS, MS (WLOX) – Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre said new information about the federal investigations of the Bay St. Louis Police Department could be released next week. Favre confirms changes are coming to the department, though the mayor would not…
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November 29, 2017
Unions vote in favor of contract at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula
Ingalls workers vote in favor of new labor contract PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) – Ingalls union members voted in favor of a contract extension by “an overwhelming majority” Tuesday. Union representatives had to count the votes by hand, but when it was all done, they said the yes votes won by a landslide…. …The deal negotiated…
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November 29, 2017
State Sen. Blount (D) wants voting process more convenient to increase voter participation
Lawmaker hopes to increase low voter turnout State Senator David Blount (D) is working on legislation to address low voter turnout and improve voter participation. His daughter who is in college has spent $20.00 to receive and notarize ballots for both elections. “It is very difficult to vote absentee. You have to request a ballot…
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November 29, 2017
Mumford wins Hinds County Attorney
Malcolm Harrison and Gerald Mumford respond to results in Hinds County Attorney’s Race Gerald Mumford and Malcolm Harrison both responded to the vote in the hard fought race for Hinds County Attorney Tuesday night. “I congratulate Gerald,” said Malcolm Harrison. “If the numbers stand he is the next Hinds County prosecuting attorney.” “The people of…
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November 29, 2017
State Rep. Zuber eyes limiting general bills to every other #msleg session
Gulf Coast lawmaker proposes less time to pass general bills Rep. Henry Zuber, R-Ocean Springs, said he intends to introduce legislation during the 2018 session to limit legislators to offering general bills every other year. Under Zuber’s proposal, the Legislature still would meet every year. Legislators would pass a budget every year and have the…
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November 29, 2017
Oktibbeha County’s Chancery Clerk, Circuit Clerk runoff election results
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY RUNOFF ELECTION RESULTS Tony Rook has the lead for Oktibbeha County Circuit clerk with 2,955 votes. His running mate, Teresa Davis has 2,836 votes. For the Oktibbeha County’s Chancery Clerk race, Sharon Livingston has 3,148 votes. Martesa Flowers has 2,616 votes.
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May 6, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
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Daniel Tyson
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May 6, 2025
Five human trafficking victims recovered in Southaven
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May 6, 2025
Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Meredith Biesinger
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May 6, 2025
Elvis Presley’s Roots: A journey to the heart of rock ‘n’ roll in Tupelo
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 6, 2025
God’s work in salvation
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Parrish Alford
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May 5, 2025
Selmon under pressure to protect Mississippi State’s baseball legacy with next hire
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Kimberly Ross
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May 6, 2025
Abortion pills are dangerous. Amber Nicole Thurman’s death is proof
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Douglas Carswell
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May 6, 2025
Tariffs: Why you should fear them
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Sid Salter
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April 30, 2025
Is a new era in federal natural disaster relief something Mississippi can easily navigate?
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