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Sarah Ulmer
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April 22, 2021
Reeves signs final component in 2021 criminal justice reform
Governor Tate Reeves has signed the last and largest piece to the criminal justice reform effort of the 2021 Legislative session. On Thursday, which was deadline day for the remaining 12 bills on Governor Reeves’ desk, he signed SB 2795 the “Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility Act.” This piece of legislation allows for non-violent offenders and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 22, 2021
Final bills on Governor Reeves’ desk to be decided before midnight tonight
The Governor has one final day to sign or veto bills before they become law. Since adjourning, the Mississippi Legislature sent their remaining bills in the 2021 session to Governor Tate Reeves for his consideration. He has until tonight, April 22, at midnight to sign or veto what is left, otherwise, they will automatically go…
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Frank Corder
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April 21, 2021
What would a Trump 2024 run mean to the Magnolia State?
Former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox’s Sean Hannity Show this week where he said he was seriously considering a run for the White House in 2024. “I am looking at it very seriously – beyond seriously,” Trump said. The only U.S. President to run and win nonconsecutive terms is Grover Cleveland (D). He won…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 20, 2021
Mississippi lawmaker puts effort behind early voting ballot initiative
Representative McCray has filed a petition with the Secretary of State’s office promote early voting in Mississippi. State Representative Hester McCray (D-HD 40) said she first began hearing constituents complain about lack of early voting when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. She received calls from locals asking why their close neighbors to the North in Memphis…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 14, 2021
MS Supreme Court hears arguments on constitutionality of Medical Marijuana Initiative 65
Justices took the arguments under advisement and will issue an opinion soon. The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding the validity of Initiative 65, the medical marijuana initiative. The initiative was passed on the 2020 ballot by over 70 percent of Mississippi’s residents. Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler of Madison filed a petition challenging…
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Frank Corder
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April 13, 2021
NCAA threatens to withhold events over transgender state laws. Some say to Hell with the NCAA.
Will the NCAA deny Mississippi post season college baseball tournaments due to politics? The NCAA is back at it again attempting to dabble in state politics, threatening to withhold championship events from those states that do not comply with their left-leaning views. The NCAA Board of Governors released a statement on Monday saying that they…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 12, 2021
Economic interests, healthcare and appropriation of federal funds all high priority for Hosemann in 2022
Looking to next year, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann said he is particularly interested in looking at the economic interests for citizens and businesses, healthcare, and how to spend the $1.8 billion from the federal government coming from the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan. When it comes to healthcare, Hosemann expressed concerns about accessibility for all…
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Frank Corder
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April 9, 2021
Biden’s gun control measures draw reaction from Mississippi political leaders
On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced steps to “curb the epidemic of gun violence” in the United States, a problem he believes is also a public health crisis. “Every day in this country, 316 people are shot. Every single day. A hundred and six of them die every day,” President Biden said in the White…
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Frank Corder
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April 7, 2021
Can Mississippi’s successful implementation of Voter ID be a path for Georgia, other states?
Georgia’s election reforms have drawn much attention as President Joe Biden has portrayed them as “Jim Crow on steroids.” Biden’s words have cajoled corporations like Coca-Cola and Delta Air Lines to speak against the election reforms, saying they are discriminatory, making it harder for those in the black community to vote. Even Major League Baseball…
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Frank Corder
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April 6, 2021
Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District: Who’s In, Who’s Out for 2022 Midterms
Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District could be a free-for-all in 2022’s midterm elections. Incumbent Republican Congressman Steven Palazzo is facing an ethics inquiry over campaign spending. The matter is pending before the U.S. House Ethics Committee and could be heard later this year. That investigation has led some to view Palazzo as vulnerable in the 2022…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 5, 2021
2021 Legislative wrap up: Medicaid tech, criminal justice reform and more
The Mississippi Legislature gaveled out Sine Dire last week ending the 2021 regular session. Below is an overview of some key pieces of legislation that were passed by members during their 90 days. MEDICAID After almost losing the possibility to pass a Medicaid tech bill, when both versions died in the opposite chambers, the Medicaid…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 2, 2021
Speaker Gunn, Lt. Governor Hosemann make final remarks as 2021 Legislative session ends
The Mississippi Legislature adjourned for the last time during the 2021 regular session. Sine Die will official stand as April 4 according to the record, but members are headed home. Speaker of the House Philip Gunn and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann made final remarks to the press regarding the successes and shortcomings of the Legislature…
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 27, 2024
Magnolia Mornings: November 27, 2024
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Frank Corder
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November 26, 2024
St. Pe wins South Mississippi Court of Appeals runoff
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Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press
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November 26, 2024
Mississippi seeks execution date for 1993 killing but lawyers say case could go to Supreme Court
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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November 27, 2024
The Basics with AWS’s Brandon Oyer
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 25, 2024
Burford Electric Service announces $3.55 million expansion in Columbus
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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November 24, 2024
Mississippi’s best B&B
Culture
Culture
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Jim Beaugez
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November 27, 2024
How Pontotoc, Mississippi native Cordell Jackson helped kickstart the rock and roll revolution
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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November 27, 2024
The Holy Spirit’s role
Culture
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Russ Latino
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November 26, 2024
Smoke Dat Turkey for Thanksgiving
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Sid Salter
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November 27, 2024
Eliminating DoEd could impact the state’s elementary and secondary education funding
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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November 27, 2024
Kitchens, Branning Supreme Court race too close to call
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Steven Gassenberger
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November 26, 2024
Modernizing PERS (Part 2): The state of play after 2024 session
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