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Frank Corder
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June 15, 2020
Debate emerging over how COVID19 delayed FY 2020 income taxes should be budgeted
Should tax receipts that would have ordinarily been collected in FY 2020 but due to coronavirus get delayed to after June 30 be counted in FY 2020 or FY 2021 for budget purposes? That has become a hot topic for legislative budget writers and the state’s chief executive. The clock is steadily winding down on…
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Editor
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June 11, 2020
OP-ED – So, the goal is to get a new flag, right? Here’s how to do it fast.
Wanna change the flag? I’m with you on that. Have been for a long time. But here’s what I know for a fact – a majority of Mississippi voters and politicians aren’t there. Yet. I think there are several issues regarding both strategy and tactics that folks, particularly Mississippians who aren’t Republicans, need to understand.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 10, 2020
Second committee deadline pushes through major legislation, leaves some to die
Tuesday marked the second committee deadline for the Mississippi Legislature. After a long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the members were back at the Capitol to move bills through the process. Bills that were not passed through committee today died. Here are a few that survived: One measure people have been waiting anxiously to…
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Frank Corder
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June 9, 2020
Senate Judiciary Committee could advance Cory Wilson’s 5th Circuit confirmation Thursday
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary is scheduled to meet this Thursday to consider the nomination of Mississippi’s Cory Wilson for a lifetime judicial appointment on the United States Fifth Circuit. Wilson’s nomination, unlike previous Fifth Circuit nominees, has been largely ignored by Mississippi media outlets. However, nationally his confirmation journey has gained attention…
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 7, 2020
PERSPECTIVE: Tourism Will Be Key to Driving Economic Recovery
Summertime typically marks peak travel season in Mississippi, but this season has thrown us all a colossal curveball like we’ve never seen before. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a multitude of hardships for people and places everywhere. Most significant is the public health crisis we all find ourselves in, which has brought our once thriving…
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Frank Corder
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June 5, 2020
Legislation could die as collateral damage over session extension squabble
Last week, the Mississippi House unanimously passed a resolution extending the 2020 session until the end of the year. The state Senate did not follow suit as a sufficient number of Senators made it clear that they were not on board. A majority of Senators were reluctant to bring it to the floor over concerns…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 3, 2020
Mississippi legislation providing COVID liability protection to businesses likely
The State of Mississippi fully reopened, under restrictions, on June 1, 2020, after nearly three full months of restrictive regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has hit the economy hard, adversely impacting businesses of all sizes across the world. There have also been indications that businesses could face liability lawsuits as reopening continues.…
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Frank Corder
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June 2, 2020
President Trump: Peaceful protesting, law and order go hand in hand
The last six nights have featured gut wrenching images of major cities in the U.S. in chaos as violent riots seem to be stealing the media narrative from much larger participation in peaceful protests regarding the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Monday night, President Donald Trump prioritized order in the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 2, 2020
Commissioner Cain plans to bring “moral rehabilitation” to Mississippi prison system
Burl Cain was recently appointed Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He brings with him a 40-year career with the Louisiana Department of Corrections where he served as Warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary for 20 years. However, Cain did not get his initial start in corrections. He originally had his sights set on…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 27, 2020
House passes resolution for a stretched-out version of the 2020 Session
The Legislature is currently back in Session and back to business as usual, at least for now. Lawmakers have resumed the regular calendar deadlines and began working through the process that was postponed when they left in March as a result of COVID-19. Although, things could still be changing. Wednesday afternoon, the Mississippi House passed…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 26, 2020
State economist says COVID-caused recession inevitable; impact could last till 2023
Tuesday, the House and Senate reconvened for more work in the 2020 Legislative session. Senators sat for a hearing with State Economist Darrin Webb and Commissioner of Revenue Herb Frierson who both addressed the current financial impact COVID-19 is having on the state. “I think this will be the most difficult choice for the State…
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Sarah Ulmer
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May 20, 2020
Governor Reeves appoints new Public Safety and Corrections Commissioners
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the appointment two new department heads in key positions. Taking the place of former Public Safety Commissioner Marshall Fisher will be Judge and former legislator Sean Tindell. Stepping into the roll of Corrections Commissioner is Burl Cain, the former warden of Angola in Louisiana. Tindell is currently a Court of…
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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
Opinion
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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
Opinion
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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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