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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2020
Cory Wilson confirmed by U.S. Senate to serve on Fifth Circuit
Wednesday morning, Mississippian Cory Wilson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the United States Fifth Circuit by a vote of 52-48. He is the 200th judicial appointment nominated by President Donald Trump to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Wilson replaces Judge E. Grady Jolly on the Court. President Trump initially nominated…
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Editor
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June 21, 2020
Real movement on the Mississippi flag issue . . . and what everyone needs to understand
First the good news. There is a real effort in the Mississippi legislature that has the involvement of House and Senate leadership to make changes to the state flag. The bad news is that it remains a steep uphill climb. First, let’s talk about where the issue actually is from a public opinion perspective. Chism…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 18, 2020
Governor Reeves indicates he might entertain a legislative two flag solution
Recently, the Mississippi Legislature has been discussing various solutions to change the state flag during the last few weeks of the Legislative session. The most recent attempt to provide a resolution to do so, seems to be dead on arrival in the Senate Committee it was referred to. The resolution offered by Sen. Derrick Simmons…
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Frank Corder
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June 18, 2020
Mississippi institute leans in to find cure for obesity, diabetes using novel research
It is no secret that Mississippi’s obesity and diabetes rates are above the national average. In fact, Mississippi is the only state in the “Diabetes Belt” with every county showing excessive diabetes prevalence, with estimates showing 1.5 million people, or nearly half of the state’s population, considered obese with nearly 300,000 diagnosed with diabetes as…
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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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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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January 17, 2025
Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
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Daniel Tyson
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January 17, 2025
Mississippi House passes ‘Build Up Mississippi Act’
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 17, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: January 17, 2025
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 15, 2025
From boot camp to real world success
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 9, 2025
AI-related executive order signed by Governor Reeves
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 8, 2025
Global venture capital firm gener8tor focuses on the Magnolia State
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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January 17, 2025
Local dancer to perform with Chattanooga Ballet during regional tour stop in Jackson
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 17, 2025
The humbling doctrine of election
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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January 16, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: It’s king cake season
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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January 17, 2025
House plan to eliminate income tax paints big vision, leaves big questions for Senate
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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January 15, 2025
Mississippi sporting a growing ability to recruit and land high-tech economic development prospects
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Bill Crawford
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January 14, 2025
Path for taxpayer relief getting more clouded
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