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Courtney Ingle
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September 26, 2019
What on earth is happening at MDOT? Two embezzlement indictments in a week
In a week’s time, not one but two MDOT employees have been charged with embezzlement. Selena Standifer of Brandon and Jarrod Ravencraft of Jackson have both been indicted by a Hinds County grand jury for embezzlement charges relating to converting gift cards procured by MDOT for their own use. Standifer turned herself in to authorities…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 25, 2019
How Mississippi officials are reacting to the impeachment inquiry of President Trump
On Tuesday, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that the House will launch a formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Pelosi’s move to begin the formal process came months after pressure from the Democratic Party. According to Fox News new allegations surrounding a now-controversial phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 24, 2019
Senate District 22 gerrymandering case will be heard by entire 5th Circuit Court
On Monday, in a ruling in favor an appeal by the State Election Commission, the United States Court of Appeals ruled that the redistricting lawsuit filed in July 2018 to redraw the lines of a singular state senate seat, Senate District 22, will be heard by the entire 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Should the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 19, 2019
Democratic nominee for AG Jennifer Riley Collins publicly pushes Jim Hood on endorsement
Democratic nominee for Attorney General, Jennifer Riley Collins took to social media to ask ‘why’ to current Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood; Why he hasn’t endorsed her for the position? When asked why she made the post, Riley Collins responded, “My statement simply is a call for voters to ask the question “why?”. That is a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 17, 2019
Singletary expects to legalize recreational marijuana and pursue term limits if elected Governor
Independent Candidate for Governor David Singletary talks policy issues and what he sees as the most important move the state can make if elected. When it comes to Medicaid expansion Singletary said he would be open to taking a look at it. In the past, he said he was opposed to Medicaid. “I was raised…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 9, 2019
MSGOP statewide candidates reaffirm need for Republican statewide officeholders
After a week of a barrage of media stories trying to manufacture stories of disunion amongst Republicans, all 8 statewide nominees from the Mississippi Republican Party gathered at Mama Hamil’s in Madison to show unity for the upcoming November 5 election, and their desire to see all 8 GOP candidates advance to the desired posts.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 5, 2019
FY2020 revenue reports still above estimates for August
Total revenue collections for the month of August FY 2020 are $9,995,224 or 2.49% above the sine die revenue estimate. Fiscal YTD revenue collections through August are $37,080,479 or 5.25% above the sine die estimate. Fiscal YTD total revenue collections through August 2019 are $28,498,048 or 3.98% above the prior year’s collections. As of August…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 3, 2019
Governor Bryant and other Republicans disappointed in Waller’s decision not to endorse Reeves
Today, Bill Waller told a local blog that he will not be making an endorsement in the Gubernatorial election that he was previously running in. He has made clear he will be staying out of the General Election. “It is certainly disappointing for anyone who claims to be a Republican not to have the ability…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 29, 2019
Robert Foster to support Tate Reeves
Today on Facebook, 3rd place finisher in the GOP gubernatorial primary, Robert Foster, committed to supporting the Republican nominee, Tate Reeves. https://www.facebook.com/foster4ms/posts/1486911144780121 Saying that he could never support the Democrat nominee, Jim Hood, Foster doubled down on his own conservative bona fides. After placing third with 66,000 votes in the statewide primary, he enthusiastically threw…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 27, 2019
Reeves to be Republican nominee for Governor’s race in November
Heading into November it will be Tate Reeves’ name on the ballot facing off against Democrat Jim Hood. BREAKING The AP just called the Republican runoff Governor’s race for @tatereeves #msleg #mselex pic.twitter.com/7Bu6wORO9H — Yall Politics (@MSyallpolitics) August 28, 2019 The runoff election race was called by the Associated Press just after 8:45. Reeves had…
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Editor
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August 27, 2019
What to watch for during the MSGOP runoff
Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 7:00 p.m. Here are just a few analysis points we’ll be tracking. Turnout There were over 370,000 Republican primary voters (a record). In consultation with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office, turnout will likely be down some just based on the comparative number of absentee ballots…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 26, 2019
Runoff candidates make final speeches to the public before the polls open
Candidates vying for the Republican nomination in their respective races spoke in Ridgeland to the Madison County Republican Women’s group. Those who spoke included Bill Waller Jr for Governor, Andy Taggart for Attorney General and Lynn Fitch for Attorney General. Tate Reeves, who is also running for Governor, was not present, but his wife Else…
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Russ Latino
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November 27, 2024
Jenifer Branning projected to unseat Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens
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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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Lynne Jeter
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November 27, 2024
The Basics with AWS’s Brandon Oyer
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Frank Corder
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November 25, 2024
Burford Electric Service announces $3.55 million expansion in Columbus
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Lynne Jeter
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November 24, 2024
Mississippi’s best B&B
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Cecilia V. Lyles
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November 28, 2024
Stay Sweet, Mississippi: The Candy Cottage
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C.H. Spurgeon
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November 28, 2024
Love’s strength
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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
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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
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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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