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Frank Corder
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August 19, 2020
Chicago Mayor blames Mississippi, in part, for its gun violence – Tate Reeves fires back
Five people were killed and 46 others were injured in Chicago violence last weekend, according to ABC 7, as widespread looting continued in the downtown area. Included in the injured were 6 teenagers and a 12 year old boy who is the son of a Chicago firefighter. In an interview on MSNBC this week to…
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Frank Corder
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August 17, 2020
Governor Reeves tells CBS Face the Nation “our mitigation measures are working”
Governor Tate Reeves appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday to talk COVID-19 in Mississippi, the impact on schools and what it means for the upcoming November election. Host Margaret Brennan began by saying that according to Johns Hopkins, Mississippi has a positivity rate of 23%, “which is the highest in the nation when…
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Frank Corder
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August 17, 2020
Commission Opens Non-Binding Public Poll on 9 Finalists for New Mississippi Flag
Friday, the Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag selected nine designs to advance to the next round (pending clearance of intellectual property rights). The nine flags and a nonbinding public poll have been placed on the MDAH website. You can vote for your preferred design here: https://www.mdah.ms.gov/flagpoll. At the time of this reporting, over…
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Frank Corder
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August 14, 2020
Mississippi Flag Commission narrows new state flag designs with vote on top 5 next week
The Mississippi Flag Commission met Friday to narrow down the designs for a new state flag. Over 3,000 designs were submitted for consideration, and the Commission whittled it down to 147 earlier this week. Commissioners revealed the top 11 choices today, putting off the vote for the top 5 until next week and amending their own…
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Frank Corder
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August 13, 2020
Could the Great River Flag be the odds on favorite for new Mississippi flag?
With the debate of whether or not to change the state flag in the history books, what remains is the task of choosing a new banner that will now represent Mississippi. The Flag Commission reported that it received over 3,000 designs from the public for consideration to be the new Mississippi state flag. The group…
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Frank Corder
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August 12, 2020
Mississippi GOP see Biden-Harris as “most radically leftist ticket in American history” as Democrats celebrate
Presumptive Democrat Presidential nominee Joe Biden announced his pick for a running mate Tuesday afternoon, choosing California U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, a former primary rival. Harris, 55, is the first black woman chosen to run for the vice presidential spot on a major party ticket. The California Senator has seen some support from Mississippi donors…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 10, 2020
House and Senate override Reeves Education budget veto
The Mississippi House and Senate returned to the Capitol on Monday to address several vetoes made by Governor Tate Reeves. By the end of Monday night both chambers had overridden Governor Reeves’ veto of the Education budget. Right off the bat, the House of Representatives voted to override the veto on HB 1700, passing the…
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Frank Corder
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August 7, 2020
CORDER: Much remains unclear as Legislature set to resume Monday
Mississippi House and Senate leaders are calling lawmakers back to the Capitol on Monday, August 10th. While there has been no official announcement as of mid-Friday afternoon, more than a dozen lawmakers have confirmed they are set to reconvene at 1:00 pm Monday. Legislators are openly speculating that they will be considering the Mississippi Department…
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Frank Corder
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August 6, 2020
Y’all Politics releases “On the Stump” 2020
Y’all Politics “On the Stump” is a virtual event connecting Mississippians with their elected officials and candidates in a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled most county fairs and political rallies. Speakers include state and federal officials and candidates. You can watch the full broadcast here. https://www.facebook.com/yallpolitics/videos/3019611058161606/ Speaking in this virtual event are: …
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 5, 2020
House leaders plan to sue Governor Tate Reeves over line item vetoes
In a move that fits the abnormal ongoings of 2020, some members of the Mississippi House of Representatives intend to file a lawsuit against Governor Tate Reeves over recent veto decisions in the seemingly never-ending Legislative session. Only a few days after lawmakers left the Capitol in July, Governor Reeves vetoed the Department of Education…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 4, 2020
REEVES: 2 week statewide mask mandate, school starts delayed in hot spot areas for grades 7-12
Today, Governor Tate Reeves will sign an executive order that mandates any schools within hot spot zones for COVID-19 delay starting until August 17. Those areas are: Boliver, Coahoma, Forrest, George, Hinds, Panola, Sunflower, and Washington. “This is what I believe is the best plan for the additional reopening of our schools,” said Reeves. “We…
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Frank Corder
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August 3, 2020
Mississippi Democrats don’t make the cut on Obama’s first slate of 2020 endorsements
Former President Barack Obama issued his first list of endorsements for the 2020 election cycle today which included 118 candidates in 17 states, but none of them included any Democrat seeking the U.S. Senate or U.S. House from Mississippi. Not Congressman Bennie Thompson. Not Mike Espy for U.S. Senate. Not Antonia Eliason for the 1st…
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Russ Latino
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October 10, 2025
Mississippi’s Mike Hurst confirmed as general counsel of Republican National Committee
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Samy Magdy, Associated Press
, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
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October 10, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 9, 2025
State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Culture
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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October 10, 2025
A mural movement and revolution: Inside the Meridian Museum Art Collective
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 10, 2025
Does God need us?
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 9, 2025
A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart
Opinion
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Jonathan Bain
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October 10, 2025
Don’t Mistake Medicaid Work Requirements for a Green Light on Medicaid Expansion
Opinion
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Casey Anderson
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October 10, 2025
Support for Drax is support for Mississippi’s forests and economy
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Sid Salter
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October 8, 2025
Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’
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