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Frank Corder
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July 6, 2020
Dispute over GOMESA funds places MS DMR in limbo
The FY 2021 budget for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) was not adopted by the Legislature before the end of the fiscal year last week, meaning it is operating temporarily on advanced federal funds the Governor’s office has utilized to maintain its mission until lawmakers reach agreement and send it forward to Gov.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 2, 2020
2020 #msleg wrap up; Medical marijuana, criminal justice reform, rural broadband and DMR without a budget
The 2020 Mississippi Legislative session took an unexpected turn when the world seemingly shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 18, session was recessed subject to call by the Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House. The members would not return until the end of May to complete their work. Sine Die, or more…
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Editor
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July 1, 2020
OP-ED – Will a new unlikely political coalition form to scuttle a new Mississippi flag?
With the ink barely dry on Mississippi’s landmark legislation that sets the framework for a new state flag ushering in a nationally recognized wave of good tidings in the Magnolia State, there could be emerging an effort to beat whatever comes out of the nine member commission that will be tasked with building a new…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 30, 2020
Governor Reeves signs Mississippi flag change bill
On Tuesday, June 30 2020 Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation that would official remove the state flag, and allow for the creation of a commission to design a new flag that would be voted on during the November 2020 election. Delivering brief remarks, Governor Reeves was joined by legislative officials key to the passage of…
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Frank Corder
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June 29, 2020
Former Governor Phil Bryant – “In God We Trust” on new flag unifies Mississippi
Monday, former Governor Phil Bryant joined Y’all Politics to discuss the historic vote by the Mississippi Legislature to change the state flag, removing the Confederate battle emblem in favor of a new flag that must contain the motto, “In God We Trust.” Bryant sees it as an unifying force behind the push to retire the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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June 28, 2020
Signed, Sealed & Delivered – Mississippi Legislature passes historic legislation for new flag
Sunday, the Mississippi Legislature finalized and passed a landmark bill that removes the current state flag and puts the procedure in place for a new one that will feature the words “In God we Trust”, which is currently emblazoned on the state seal, to be adopted. The bill now heads to Governor Tate Reeves, who…
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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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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
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
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
Opinion
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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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