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Frank Corder
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April 9, 2020
CORDER: Time to Flatten the Economic Impact Curve to Give Hope
Nearly 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment assistance in the past three weeks. That is more than 1 in 10 workers who are out of work. Estimates show that number could rise over 20 million by next week and will likely continue to grow the longer the economy remains effectively shutdown. Last week, 46,000…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 7, 2020
Unemployment benefits and upcoming elections on track according to Tate Reeves
Governor Tate Reeves spoke with Y’all Politics Monday on what Mississippi has been doing to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Just last week Reeves ordered a shelter-in-place for the entire state, effective last Friday, April 4 at 5:00 p.m. “My thought was that the vast majority of Mississippians somewhere between 75% and 90%…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 1, 2020
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves orders statewide shelter-in-place
Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all who call our state home. The Mississippi Department of Health determined that our state has now reached a critical point in the cycle of the outbreak, and Governor…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 31, 2020
Governor Tate Reeves Issues Shelter-In-Place Order for Lauderdale County
Today, Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a shelter-in-place for Lauderdale County to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all Mississippians. The Mississippi Department of Health identified Lauderdale County as the first localized region for additional restrictions, and Governor Reeves announced the shelter-in-place order for Lauderdale County at…
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Editor
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March 30, 2020
Mathematical Context for Coronavirus in Mississippi
Coronavirus is a serious deal, and it’s scary because it’s largely unknown. And the numbers are going to get worse. Likely in the next 10 days. Based on what we have seen in the most affected areas nationally, which is primarily our most urban areas in places like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, it…
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Frank Corder
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March 27, 2020
Mississippi’s large employers balance work, safety following Gov. Reeves’ insistence to “stay home”
Jackson County is known as the most industrialized county in Mississippi. It is home to the state’s largest private employer – Ingalls Shipbuilding – and many other leading industries such as Chevron, VT Halter, and Northrop Grumman Aerospace Unmanned Systems Center. The Gulf Coast area is accustomed to dealing with natural disasters and even economic…
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2020
Legislators react to what coronavirus will mean for the rest of 2020 session
With the state battling the coronavirus pandemic, legislators in Mississippi are essentially on hiatus at least until April 1 with 2020 session activities temporarily suspended. When Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Philip Gunn gaveled their respective chambers out, both said the suspension was akin to hitting the pause button with lawmakers picking back up…
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Frank Corder
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March 22, 2020
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves leads Facebook LIVE prayer service
With Mississippians being asked to avoid congregating as the coronavirus continues to spread, Gov. Tate Reeves took to Facebook Sunday morning to lead a prayer service His post said, “I believe in the power of prayer, so I’m inviting you to pray with me on this Sunday morning. ‘For where two or three gather in…
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2020
Governor defers business closures, restrictions to local leaders
Cities across Mississippi are unilaterally deciding to close restaurants to dine-in services, churches, bars, barber shops, movie theaters, gyms, recreation centers, and other service businesses to enhance social distancing measures and limit the spread of the coronavirus. There has been no mandate from the Governor’s office, the Department of Health, or state Emergency Management on…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 17, 2020
Lawmakers suspend Mississippi Legislative Session
The Mississippi House and Senate announced Tuesday that they would be suspending the 2020 Legislative Session until April 1, 2020. Last week, leaders were hopeful to only restrict access to the Capitol but continue working to complete the session. However, minds where changed when President Donald Trump made new recommendations that people should avoid gatherings…
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2020
CORDER: Mississippi’s Rainy Day fund survived attempts to raid it for just this moment
Rainy Day Funds are intended to help smooth revenue losses and shore up state budgets during times of fiscal stress. Conservative budgeting and spending practices have allowed Mississippi’s Rainy Day Fund to be filled to its statutory limit of $554 million, the most in state history. This is good news for the state as the…
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Frank Corder
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March 15, 2020
Espy eyes massive pay day by enlisting his client, Madison County
Mississippi knows all too well what can happen when politicians and trial lawyers leverage public bodies to make millions on lawsuits for themselves. The worst political/judicial bribery scandal in this state’s history started with the same ingredients and resulted in federal prison time for prominent trial lawyers, circuit judges and special assistant Attorneys General under…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 4, 2025
Mississippi federal delegation unites in effort to protect state’s agriculture, forestry exports from EU regulations
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 4, 2025
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
News
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Frank Corder
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December 4, 2025
Wicker on Pentagon Signal-gate watchdog report: Secretary Hegseth acted within his authority
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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December 4, 2025
Wassail Fest in Columbus offers a rare draw for holiday travelers
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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December 4, 2025
Truth transforms
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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December 3, 2025
Mississippi Museum of Art purchases Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property
Opinion
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
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December 4, 2025
Putting patients before profit: A call for transparency in health coverage
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 3, 2025
Sen. Wicker’s asking the right questions as Congress weighs Ukraine policy, boat strikes
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Russ Latino
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November 29, 2025
For the enigmatic Mr. Kiffin, a decision looms
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