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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Public Service Commission, Entergy Mississippi, and C Spire team up to tackle rural “digital divide” challenge
Project will deploy over 300 route miles of fiber-based infrastructure in 15 counties across state Entergy and C Spire are teaming up on an $11 million fiber infrastructure project spanning over 300 miles in 15 Mississippi counties that will open the door for future delivery of a wide variety of next- generation broadband services to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Senate passes legislation addressing opioid crisis
The state Senate today passed legislation to address the opioid crisis that impacts many Mississippians, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said. Both bills head to the House for consideration. “We’ve got to find ways to help law enforcement, the health care community, and, most importantly, Mississippi families fight the opioid crisis,” Lt. Gov. Reeves said. “As…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
HEARING: #SubOversight to Review Consolidation Trends in Health Care Sector
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) announced a hearing for Wednesday, February 14, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining the Impact of Health Care Consolidation.” #SubOversight will examine consolidation trends in the health care sector, the reasons behind…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
UPDATE: The Sexual Assault Response for Student Act passes in the House#msleg
UPDATE: The bill has passed the House overwhelmingly on Wednesday. It will now move to the Senate for debate. Previous: The numbers are rising when it comes to sexual assault on the campuses of colleges, junior colleges and universities. Three bills are sitting in the House that would create a concensus policy among all Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
VIDEO: @SenatorWicker Sides With Farmers in Fight to End Emission Reporting Requirements
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today participated in a hearing to examine the impact of federal environmental regulations and policies on American farming and ranching communities. Wicker’s line of questioning focused primarily on burdens imposed on farmers by laws meant to address large-scale industrial…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Gang bill passes through Senate before Thursday deadline
SB 2868 was passed on a 35-17 vote on Wednesday. The bill aims at criminals and gangs that are within our communities and would give law enforcement and prosecutors the tools to apprehend the individuals targeting young people for gang activity. Senator John Horhn from Jackson spoke up quickly about the bill, and what he…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Locates Its Largest U.S. Distribution Center in Mississippi, Creates Approximately 100 Jobs
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is expanding its footprint in Mississippi by locating its largest distribution center in the United States in Marshall County. The project represents a $50.5 million investment — $10 million by Cooper and $40.5 million by private developers — and creates approximately 100 jobs. “Mississippi is committed to providing companies like…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Senate invests in cities infastructure needs #msleg
Mississippi towns could see additional dollars for roads and water and sewer systems under legislation passed by the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said today. The legislation is one piece of a larger plan to address infrastructure needs in the state. The Senate passed Senate Bill 2455, which diverts a portion of sales taxes…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Barbour’s embarrassing mistake illustrates the depth of the nation’s partisan divide
By: Sid Salter Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour’s lapse of memory, judgment, or whatever one chooses to call it that left him facing a federal misdemeanor gun charge, is what it is. For the record (records obtained first by the Hattiesburg Patriot web site), on Jan. 2 at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Airport, Barbour went…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 7, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 2/7/18
WTOK – Amid partisan split, Medicaid plan passes Mississippi Senate A proposal to keep Mississippi’s Medicaid program alive is advancing in the Legislature. Senators voted 31-16 Tuesday to pass Senate Bill 2836 , with most Republicans supporting it and most Democrats opposing it. The bill goes to the House for more work. Democrats expressed concern…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2018
House pushes minimum wage bill with equal pay language through to Senate #msleg
Another equal pay amendment was added to HB 1241, a bill that would prevent local government from increasing the minimum wage in their jurisdiction. On Friday Rep. Alyce Clarke offered an amendment that would require employers to pay each gender an equal amount for the same job if the performance requires equal skill, effort, and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 6, 2018
Public Service Commission Closes Book on Kemper
Approved agreement protects customers from failed technology; Mississippi Power Company rates to decrease At its open meeting this Tuesday, the Public Service Commission unanimously voted to approve an agreement regarding Mississippi Power Company’s Kemper County Power Plant bringing the lengthy contested proceeding to a close. The settlement comes as a result of a Commission Order…
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 6, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: May 6, 2026
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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May 5, 2026
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
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Frank Corder
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May 5, 2026
Thompson says SCOTUS Callais ruling “equivalent to a second Civil War”
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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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Susan Marquez
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May 6, 2026
Canton Flea Market returns for 62nd year
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Alistair Begg
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May 6, 2026
A word to children
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Meredith Biesinger
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May 5, 2026
Where the Wild Things Grow: Inside Maypop Art’s garage studio
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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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Russ Latino
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April 29, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi
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