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Sarah Ulmer
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June 27, 2018
Bridging the gap between the formerly incarcerated and jobs
Let the formerly incarcerated work Mississippi has a recidivism problem that’s jeopardizing public safety and burdening taxpayers. As of 2013, the Magnolia State had the nation’s third-highest incarceration rate per capita. What’s more, research suggests that around 95 percent of Mississippi’s enormous prison population will eventually be freed. And, unfortunately, around three quarters of those…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 27, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 6/27/18
#MSSen races set for November – Here are the candidates: US Senate General Election: Roger Wicker (republican – incumbent) Democrat (David Baria) Shawn O’Hara (reform party) Danny Bedwell (libertarian party) US Senate Special Election: Tobey Bartee Mike Espy Cindy Hyde-Smith (incumbent) Chris McDaniel Mississippi Democrats choose Baria in #MSSen runoff David Baria: 58% Howard Sherman:…
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June 26, 2018
Brett Favre endorses Cindy Hyde-Smith – cuts new TV spot
by Alan Lange Football Hall of Famer and Pine Belt native Brett Favre has stepped into the political fray again in 2018. In 2014, he came out with a high impact ad supporting Senator Thad Cochran during his primary battle with Chris McDaniel. Favre has now chosen another opponent of McDaniel to endorse. Today, the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 26, 2018
Mississippi ranks in top 20 most patriotic states
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, everyone is getting out their red, white and blue to celebrate the United States. Of course it’s no surprise here that Mississippi ranks in the top 20 most patriotic states. The report comes from WalletHub of the 2018 Most Patriotic States in America. Patriotism in Mississippi…
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June 26, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 6/26/18
#MSSen Democrat and #MS03 Republican runoff today Democrat head back to the polls across Mississippi to elect their nominee to face Republican incumbent US Senator Roger Wicker in November. Democrats will choose from top primary vote getter Howard Sherman and state Rep. David Baria. In the Third Congressional District, Republican voters will likely choose the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 25, 2018
Stacey Pickering to step down to become Executive Director of the MS Veterans Affairs Board
Tuesday, State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced to his staff that he would be resigning soon to take a position with the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board as its Executive Director. Having become more active in military service in recent years, this position was one that came to have real meaning to Pickering. Pickering explains the opportunity…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 25, 2018
BIPEC breaks down method behind Legislative Scorecard
Derek Easley, current President and CEO of BIPEC, explains the history behind and methodology to the BIPEC Legislative Scorecard. You can view the most recent legislative scorecard BELOW: BIPEC 2018 Legislative Scorecard BIPEC, Business and Industry Political Education Committee, began in 1980 and was founded by Mississippi business and professional leaders. The goal, to provide…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 25, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 6/25/18
WLOX – Mississippi holding primary runoffs for US Senate and House Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, and voters are required to show photo identification. Candidates have expressed concerns that turnout will be much lower than it was during the first round of voting on June 5. State Rep. David Baria and venture capitalist…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 22, 2018
Americans for Prosperity Foundation Hires Forest Thigpen to Launch New Program
Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) announced the start of its “Bridge to Wellbeing” program in Mississippi, to be run by Forest Thigpen. Thigpen, who led the Mississippi Center for Public Policy for 25 years, has been named Mississippi Outreach Director for Bridge to Wellbeing, an initiative of AFPF. Bridge to Wellbeing brings innovative programming…
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June 22, 2018
Bennie Thompson cuts radio spot for David Baria – but what will happen on Tuesday?
by Alan Lange Rep. Bennie Thompson endorses David Baria while he cast aspersions on Democratic Senate candidate Howard Sherman in a radio ad. In the radio spot (below), Thompson calls Howard Sherman a “closet Republican” and criticizes his financial donations to AG Jeff Sessions and current Republican US Senator from Mississippi Roger Wicker. Tuesday…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 22, 2018
Opinion: Sports gambling doesn’t threaten the integrity of games, but it could increase states’ freedom and prosperity
By: Jon Pritchett, President and CEO for Mississippi Center for Public Policy Much has been written lately about how sports gambling is going to lead to the downfall of man, the decay of society, and the loss of the integrity of sports. As the late Lewis Grizzard would say, “That’s a bunch of hogwash.” What…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 22, 2018
Don’t forget! There is a Primary runoff on June 26
Polls open for the 2018 Primary Runoff Elections at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Mississippians can cast a ballot in the following races: U.S. Senate/Democratic Primary, which is a statewide race; and 3rd Congressional District/Republican Primary, which is confined to the 3rd Congressional District in Mississippi. Polls close at 7 p.m. Any voter in…
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 10, 2026
Legislature makes it clear which educator positions should, should not receive pay increases
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Frank Corder
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July 10, 2026
McCullouch appointed Hinds County DA
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Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
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July 10, 2026
Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2026
Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years
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Frank Corder
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July 7, 2026
Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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July 10, 2026
God’s rule and blessing
Culture
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Marisa Atkinson
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July 9, 2026
Ole Miss club helps Mississippi bring home gold at USA Games
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Susan Marquez
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July 9, 2026
Mississippi restaurants win Wine Spectator awards
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Roger Wicker
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July 10, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court protects gun owners, women’s sports
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Sid Salter
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July 8, 2026
As fireworks fizzle from America’s 250th celebrations, unity as a nation remains elusive
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Grant Callen
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July 2, 2026
America and Mississippi at 250
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