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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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Frank Corder
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August 1, 2020
Families, state to benefit from Mississippi Center for Medically Fragile Children
The Mississippi Center for Medically Fragile Children, the first-of-its-kind in the state, is set to begin construction in 2021, as announced in December 2019. The medical status of its patients will vary. Some children who will live at this center have been injured in accidents. Others have congenital or genetic conditions, and still others may…
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Frank Corder
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July 28, 2020
Gov. Tate Reeves says legislators cutting teacher pay program was not a mistake
Governor Tate Reeves says the parts of the state education budget he vetoed was not a technicality, as some legislative leaders would have you believe, and that if he had not acted, calling attention to the issue, over 23,000 teachers would have lost money in their paychecks. At issue is the School Recognition Program which…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 27, 2020
WATCH: Congressman Kelly talks next COVID aid package, political maneuvering among House leadership
Congressman Trent Kelly spoke to Y’all Politics about what the U.S. House of Representatives has been working on in regards to COVID-19 and other business as of late. Kelly said the House recently sent the Senate a roughly $3 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which he said “wasn’t really a serious bill.” However, it will begin…
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Frank Corder
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July 23, 2020
Public school extracurriculars not available for homeschoolers, even some distance learners
While most parents are preparing to send their children back to school in a few weeks, some school districts in Mississippi are allowing distance learning or a hybrid option for those concerned about their family contracting the coronavirus in a traditional classroom setting as the pandemic continues. There is one caveat that could factor into…
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Editor
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July 22, 2020
Civil rights leader and political figure Charles Evers passes away at 97
Civil rights and political leader Charles Evers has passed away today at age 97. A World War II veteran, Evers succeeded his slain brother, Medgar Evers, as NAACP Field Secretary and head of the organization following his assassination. Charles then went on to a notable political history. He was elected as the Mayor of Fayette…
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Frank Corder
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July 17, 2020
CORDER: Is Mike Espy auditioning for a Joe Biden gig?
Mike Espy, the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, has a history of campaigning for his next political gig while appearing passionate about his current one. In December 1992, soon after Bill Clinton won his first presidential term and Espy won his 4th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, then-Congressman Espy aggressively pushed…
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Frank Corder
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July 16, 2020
Y’all Politics announces “On the Stump” connecting officials, candidates to Mississippians
One of the most treasured political traditions in Mississippi is the opportunity for elected officials and candidates to climb up on a stump or stage at a county fair, talk directly to voters, and sometimes even get under the skin of their opponents. During COVID-19 when these opportunities aren’t plentiful, Y’all Politics is continuing that…
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Frank Corder
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July 16, 2020
Espy raises $640K this quarter: Hyde-Smith retains 2:1 campaign cash advantage
Quarterly campaign reports were due July 15th from those candidates running for federal offices in the 2020 cycle. Incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s July filing shows $212,000 in contributions this period with $1.2 million cash on hand, leaving her with nearly a 2:1 cash advantage over Democrat Mike Espy in their upcoming race for the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 15, 2020
Mississippi revenue only off $42.5 million for FY 2020 even through COVID-19
It appears the fiscal sky did not fall despite the economic shut down as Mississippi worked to flatten the impact of the coronavirus during April and May. Total state revenue collections for the month of June FY 2020 are $8,612,029 or 1.14% above the sine die revenue estimate. Fiscal YTD revenue collections through June are…
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Frank Corder
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July 13, 2020
Interim Director Rounsaville discusses MDA operations with YP
In his first interview as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, John Rounsaville talks with Y’all Politics to discuss operations, economic development, the impact of COVID-19 and the disbursement of CARES Act funds, and more. Watch the full interview below.
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Frank Corder
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July 8, 2020
Governor Reeves vetoes education budget and two criminal reform bills
Governor Tate Reeves has vetoed the bulk of the FY 2021 education budget, two criminal reform bills and a handful of smaller bills on Wednesday night before the midnight deadline. https://www.facebook.com/tatereeves/posts/3666243323393101 On Tuesday, Reeves indicated a veto would be a possibility after noting the Legislature had failed to fund the teacher incentive program by approximately…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 26, 2026
MDOT announces “The Big Fix,” a multi-year project in the Jackson metro area
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
, Eric Olson, Associated Press
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August 26, 2026
SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 26, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: August 26, 2026
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 26, 2026
‘Hamilton’ sensation Leslie Odom Jr. to open MSU’s Lyceum Series
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 26, 2026
The Spirit’s power
Culture
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Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press
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August 25, 2026
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
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