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Frank Corder
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March 4, 2020
Mississippi Primary 2020: What You Need to Know
The Mississippi Primary is Tuesday, March 10th. At the top of the ticket will be the 2020 Presidential Primary. Super Tuesday provided a bit of clarity on what we should expect here in Mississippi. Party nominees will also be selected for one of the state’s U.S. Senate seats and in all four Congressional Districts. In…
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Frank Corder
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March 2, 2020
CORDER: Parents Campaign in full court press to disenfranchise special needs families
Eight years ago when conservatives took the gavel, school choice was a platform issue in the legislative Republican caucus. It remains so on the national level under President Donald Trump. But now the Senate and House education chairmen in the Mississippi Legislature seem to be getting weak-kneed on this Republican tenet in favor of getting…
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Frank Corder
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February 26, 2020
Bryant, Canizaro making Mississippi Medical City a reality
Driving down Highway 67 a few years ago, Phil Bryant saw what a future Governor should see in the people and places he’s entrusted with serving – potential. A new development was emerging in north Harrison County known as ‘Tradition.’ It was the work of Joe Canizaro, a venture capitalist, philanthropist and real estate developer…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 26, 2020
Titanic oceanographer talks about ocean exploration partnership with USM
Dr. Robert Ballard, best known for his discovery of the famed sunken ship Titanic, was joined for an interview by Chief Executive Officer and Principal Educational Officer of The University of Southern Mississippi, Dr. Rodney D. Bennett. Ballard’s work was honored by legislators at the Mississippi Capitol on Tuesday. The two discussed a partnership between…
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Frank Corder
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February 24, 2020
Would a President Bernie Sanders have any elected friends in Mississippi?
Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada have come and gone, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has emerged as the front-runner for the Democratic Party’s Presidential nomination. Oddly enough, there does not seem to be a single elected official in Mississippi who has endorsed Sanders at this point. The self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist gained just under 17% of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 21, 2020
Mississippi could ban internet porn
The Mississippi House of Representatives is taking on the porn industry during the 2020 Session with a bill that would ban any internet content deemed pornography in the state. So far, the bills have made it through the House Interstate Cooperation Committee (HB 1116 and HB 1120). They will still need to pass Judiciary B…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 19, 2020
More than 7,000 flood insurance policies in affect in flooded areas
The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) continues to assist neighbors who have experienced flooding from the Pearl River. If you have an insurance related question, call your agent or call the Mississippi Insurance Department at 1-800-562-2957 or email consumer@mid.ms.gov If you experienced flooding, file an insurance claim as soon as possible. Once it is safe to return…
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Frank Corder
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February 17, 2020
Bloomberg hoping black voters in Mississippi have a short memory
A steady stream of comments made by Democrat presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg about targeted policing in minority communities, redlining impacts on the financial crisis and the behavior of black males in particular are creating waves in the race for the Presidency. In Mississippi, as in just about every other state, Bloomberg has unleashed a torrent…
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Editor
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February 13, 2020
If Mississippi is going to deregulate wine sales, let’s do it all the way
I like wine. A lot. I’m fortunate to really enjoy it in a generally healthy way, which I don’t take for granted. But I really like wine. There is a well-moneyed effort percolating in the Mississippi legislature to allow wine sales in grocery stores. Sounds simple enough. But the regulatory underpinnings make this a lot…
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2020
Trump’s play for black voters has major implications in Mississippi
For the last half century, Democrats nationally have featured a coalition of working class voters, union members, and racial and ethnic minorities. Democrats seek to portray themselves as the party of the average man who understand the struggle to provide for their families while working every day to achieve the American Dream. Before the base…
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2020
Auditor White: Tip from former Gov. Phil Bryant led to DHS investigation
Last week State Auditor Shad White did not reveal the whistleblower’s name that led authorities to investigate the Mississippi Department of Human Services, saying at the time he had not been given that permission. White told Paul Gallo on SuperTalk Radio Monday morning that he had now received the approval of the whistleblower. “We would…
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2020
CORDER: Reeves squarely facing some big issues out of the gate
January was a tough year, but we made it. That sums up Tate Reeves’ first few weeks in office as Governor of Mississippi. Hours after being sworn in, Reeves was on the ground visiting state Corrections facilities assessing conditions and working to lay out a plan to bring in new leadership and set new standards…
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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
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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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