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August 5, 2021
Opportune Time for PERS and the Legislature To Strike a Grand Bargain
Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum Long-term consequences of doing nothing spell disaster for future retirees, taxpayers. Mississippi’s defined benefit pension system had a banner year for its investments in fiscal 2021 and the financial breathing room could be a springboard for real reform that ensures its long-term viability. The goal of any reform is to…
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Frank Corder
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August 3, 2021
Can Mississippi school districts legally mandate mask wearing unilaterally?
The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, COVID-19 cases are rising across the state, in large measure due to the Delta variant and low vaccination rates. This has led MSDH and the CDC to recommend mask wearing in schools while in-doors for both the unvaccinated and…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 3, 2021
GUNASEKARA: Flashes of Reagan at the Neshoba County Fair
Submitted by Mandy Gunasekara Forty years after Ronald Reagan launched his presidential bid at the Neshoba County Fair, the next generation of GOP leaders descend. Over the past week in the rural woods of east Mississippi a Fair that has been central to the local community, southern agriculture and national politics roared back to life.…
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Frank Corder
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July 31, 2021
WICKER: President Biden should make cyber defense a top priority for the military
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker Cyber Hacks Threaten U.S. Energy, Food Supply On May 7, criminal hackers launched a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline, the largest gas pipeline serving the United States. The company was temporarily forced to shut down its pipeline, disrupting energy supplies running from the Gulf Coast to New Jersey. As a result,…
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Frank Corder
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July 28, 2021
Calls for Governor Reeves to order mask mandates are not about public health anymore
The brand is crisis, not improving outcomes. Mississippi’s media establishment is moaning and wailing at the top of their lungs that Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves should use his “bully pulpit” more than he has to encourage citizens to get their COVID vaccines. A fourth COVID wave. Children dying. Many more adults dying after many adults…
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Frank Corder
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July 26, 2021
Does the continued expansion of eligible entities negatively affect the long-term solvency of PERS?
Seven entities added since last year. See what organizations are a part of the Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System. You probably know that the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi, or PERS, provides retirement benefits for individuals working in state government, public schools, universities, community colleges, cities and towns, counties, and the Legislature. But you…
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Frank Corder
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July 25, 2021
Congressman Dan Crenshaw talks with Y’all Politics from the Neshoba County Fair
The high profile Republican is frequently mentioned among future potential Presidential contenders. Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R) joined Y’all Politics on Sunday morning from the Neshoba County Fair. This is his first visit to Mississippi’s Giant House Party. RELATED: Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw set to visit Mississippi’s Neshoba County Fair Crenshaw spoke on the concerns he’s…
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Frank Corder
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July 25, 2021
WICKER: Delta flood control long overdue
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker Yazoo Pump Project Moves Nearer to Construction In the past few weeks, heavy rains have drenched our state and caused flash floods in Bolivar, Tallahatchie, and Calhoun Counties. In Jackson, high water from the Pearl River has repeatedly threatened metro residents, including last year when floods damaged 600 homes. On…
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Editor
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July 22, 2021
Mississippi and federal health officials are needlessly complicating COVID outreach messaging
. . . and it’s costing lives This past week, the Mississippi Department of Health made the decision to restrict comments on its Facebook page due to the fact that some comments “mislead the public about the safety, importance and effectiveness of vaccination.” The media establishment, normally on the side of openness and transparency of…
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Frank Corder
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July 21, 2021
Congressman Thompson dismisses lawsuit against former President Trump ahead of Chairing Pelosi’s Jan. 6 Committee
Thompson indicates that he will investigate Trump, members of Congress, even depose and subpoena them. Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS02) announced today that he is leaving the lawsuit he filed, in partnership with the NAACP, against former-President Donald Trump regarding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot in light of his selection as Chairman of Speaker Nancy…
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Frank Corder
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July 21, 2021
After labeling critics “anti-science Nazis” and “excuse monkeys,” MSDH Dobbs apologizes for lack of decorum
State Rep. Hopkins, who called for Dobbs’ resignation, questions apology. Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs raised the ire of many Mississippians last week when he called critics on social media “anti-science Nazis” and “excuse monkeys” in a Department of Health press conference. “You know, the anti-science Nazis on social media try to find…
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Frank Corder
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July 19, 2021
Neshoba County Fair 2021 opens this weekend. State Rep. Bounds gives Y’all Politics a preview.
Mississippi politics, college football enthusiasts will be tuning in to the Fair. State Rep. Scott Bounds joined Y’all Politics on Monday to give a preview of the upcoming Neshoba County Fair. Bounds said the traditional fair is back in full swing this year after it was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Political speaking…
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Frank Corder
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October 23, 2026
Attorney General to Colom: Remove AI ads or face injunction
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Cass Rutledge
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October 23, 2026
Eller, Foster work to unseat odds-on favorite Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
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Frank Corder
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October 23, 2026
Fired Trooper Williams running for Governor of Mississippi as a Democrat
Business
Business
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
Business
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
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Jim Vertuno, Associated Press
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October 23, 2026
Struggling Texas QB Arch Manning says he’ll be ‘letting it rip’ against No. 7 Ole Miss
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 23, 2026
83rd National Folk Festival and Mississippi Arts Commission unveil captivating program for festival’s Mississippi folklife area
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 23, 2026
Together is where we belong
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David Guenthner
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October 23, 2026
When teachers are free, students win
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Sid Salter
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October 21, 2026
Social Security and Medicare: The promise America made and the bills we postponed
Opinion
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Ellery Jones
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October 19, 2026
Forest products industry contributes heavily to Mississippi, U.S. economy
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