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Sarah Ulmer
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June 27, 2020
Mississippi Senate follows House chamber with historic procedural vote to change the state flag
Following the passage of HCR 79 by the Mississippi House of Representatives on Saturday, the Senate voted the same bill out of that chamber, reaching the two-thirds requirement to do so by a vote of 36 to 14. The historic resolution allows for the decommissioning of the Mississippi flag which features the Confederate battle emblem…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 27, 2020
Mississippi House of Representatives votes to remove the state flag
On Saturday, Legislators began the process of filing measures to address the removal of the state flag. The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to pass HCR 79 by a vote of 85-34. The resolution to suspend the rules passed out of the House Rules committee which is chaired by Rep. Jerry Turner (R). Over the…
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Frank Corder
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June 24, 2020
MEC releases poll showing more Mississippi voters favor state seal flag
On Wednesday, the Mississippi Economic Council released results from a recent poll by the Tarrance Group showing for the first time a majority of Mississippians favor changing the state flag. The poll was performed June 16-18, 2020. The results show a significant change in public opinion from just a year ago. Fifty-four percent (54%) of respondents…
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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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September 19, 2025
Congressional midterms taking shape in Mississippi
News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 19, 2025
AGB Search chosen to assist IHL in nationwide search for new JSU president
News
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Frank Corder
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September 19, 2025
Mississippi’s Thompson votes against U.S. House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
Business
Business
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 17, 2025
Ridgeland-based HORNE to join BDO USA
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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September 16, 2025
Port Pascagoula drives $18.3 billion in economic impact for Mississippi
Business
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Josh Boak, Associated Press
, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
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September 15, 2025
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 19, 2025
Discover treasures at Relics in Tupelo
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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September 19, 2025
Theology for life
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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September 18, 2025
Robert St. John roasted by Mississippi Press Foundation
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Kimmel’s “the FCC won’t let me be” moment
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 18, 2025
Sticks and stones: Navigating ‘free speech’ after Charlie Kirk’s murder
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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September 17, 2025
Nash’s book chronicles a new take on the realities of ‘Reconstruction in Mississippi’
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