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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Wicker Shares Mississippi Efforts to Develop Tech Workforce, Close Broadband Gaps
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, yesterday chaired a hearing to consider the state of the mobile application economy and ways for Congress to support the development of the industry. “In addition to prioritizing the deployment of broadband infrastructure, workforce development is critical…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi Giving Out Over $3150 in MACS Scholarships
Treasurer Lynn Fitch and College Savings Mississippi are excited to host another MACS (Mississippi Affordable College Savings) scholarship opportunity for Mississippi students. The Race to College contest will be held during the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) State Baseball Championships at Trustmark Park on May 17-18, 2018. “Our partnership with the MHSAA is just…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Tax-Forfeited Property Sales in Washington County Generate More Than $95,000
The Secretary of State’s Office is releasing $95,855.61 today to Washington County, and cities and schools within the county, representing proceeds from recent tax-forfeited property sales. Since late July 2017, when the State’s last online auction in the county ended, 259 parcels have been returned to the tax rolls. In Leflore County, $16,585.42 will be…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 16, 2018
Sports betting decision likely more impactful on state revenues than proposed lottery
By: Sid Salter Mississippians have been talking about a state lottery for more than 25 years and still don’t have one – a decision that studies and industry estimates claim keeps between $100 million to $150 million out of the state’s general fund revenues and continues to send state taxpayers across state lines to buy…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 16, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 5/16/18
DAILY JOURNAL – UM honors Cochran with humanitarian award During its 165th Commencement on Saturday, the University of Mississippi honored former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran with its Mississippi Humanitarian Award, which is presented only rarely to exceptional figures who have played a major role in shaping the state. Cochran, a UM alumnus, was first elected…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 15, 2018
Gov. Bryant among group to nominate President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Gov. Phil Bryant joined six others in signing a letter nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. In the letter, those who endorsed the President said, “Though he has only been in office one year, President Trump has achieved an unprecedented victory for global peace and security. The President’s firm stance against nuclearization,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 15, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 5/15/18
WLOX – Game Changer: Mississippi casinos move quickly to add sports betting WLOX.com – The News for South Mississippi State Rep. Busby sends kudos to colleague State Rep. Delano on “forward thinking in anticipation” of SCOTUS ruling WTOK – Local lawmakers weighs in on future of sports gambling in Mississippi WAPT – State Treasurer Lynn…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reverses District 79 election contest against House of Representatives
Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the Bo Eaton election contest against the House of Representatives. They have ordered the District Judge Carlton to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction. The court officially ruled that the case (Keyes v. Gunn) did not prove whether or not the House acted…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
High Court strikes down sports betting ban, meaning Mississippians could soon participate
It’s been around since the 90’s, a ban on sports betting. However, on Monday the U.S. Supreme Court nixed the ban, which means Mississippians could soon participate in sports betting as a legal activity. Clay Chandler, Director of Communications for Governor Bryant said the Gov. Bryant recognizes the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision as the law…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
Wicker Celebrates Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
Miss. Senator Voted for 1995 Law Requiring U.S. to Move Embassy to Jerusalem U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement after the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem: “During my first year in Congress, I supported bipartisan legislation to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Today, the President has kept his…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
Annual Fallen Officers Candlelight Vigil Hosted by AG Hood, Police Chiefs
The eighth annual Mississippi Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Candlelight Vigil will be held Tuesday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the Statewide Fallen Officers Memorial in Jackson. Attorney General Jim Hood will join the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police in hosting the ceremony, which coincides with National Police Week, to honor the men and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 14, 2018
MJI files an open meetings case against Natchez, accusing leaders of hidden discussions on garbage collection laws
Natchez city government is under fire for debating, outside of the view of the public, who should receive Natchez’s garbage collection contract. Now the Mississippi Justice Institute has filed a complaint to challenge Natchez’s illegal actions at the Mississippi Ethics Commission. The controversy started in April 2018 when Natchez city leaders refused to make public…
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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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Matt Friedeman
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June 7, 2026
Everyone is a disciple – the question is, “Whose?”
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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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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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