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Jay E. Hughes
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March 1, 2019
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Waller has voting history in last three statewide Democrat primaries
Even as he was contemplating a run for governor, there were questions about retired Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller Jr.’s party leanings. Political reporters openly mused in recent months whether Waller would run prospectively run as a Republican, Democrat or Independent. Waller made it official today. In the last three local elections in 2015,…
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Editor
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February 28, 2019
White House disputes characterization of recent comments by Chris McDaniel
Senior White House officials are pushing back on what they’re characterizing as a messaging overreach by state Senator Chris McDaniel. In recent weeks while publicly musing a run for higher office, McDaniel has pushed the narratives that he has been in communication with President Donald Trump. McDaniel is using language like, “he’s shown an inclination…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 28, 2019
OPINION: Higher cigarette tax means a stronger workforce
By: Tina Lakey Mississippi is our home. For me, it is where I grew up and reared a family. It’s also where I have worked to improve the business climate for 40+ years. When given the chance to help ensure my family and our community are happy and healthy in a Mississippi where we are…
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Jay E. Hughes
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February 28, 2019
Houston, we have a problem – taxpayers spending over $100,000 for hometown office perk for AG Jim Hood
While campaigning to be the next governor of Mississippi, Jim Hood champions transparency as a right of average voters to better understand state government. However, as current state Attorney General, Hood apparently is content to leave some internal workings of his agency, especially his use of taxpayer-funded satellite offices, as murky at best. Especially regarding…
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Editor
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February 23, 2019
Robert Shuler Smith files and scrambles the Democrat gubernatorial primary
On Friday night, Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith changed the race for Governor in Mississippi in 2019. While first reported by Jackson Jambalaya, Y’all Politics has independently confirmed that he has filed to qualify to run for Governor as a Democrat. Making the politics all the more compelling, he’s filing to run against…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 20, 2019
Gov. Phil Bryant officially endorses Lt. Governor Tate Reeves – urges party unity around Reeves and against Democrats
In an exclusive interview, Governor Phil Bryant said he would stand behind Republican Tate Reeves in the 2019 Governor’s election. “One of the things a Governor does is have a really strong relationship with his Republican Lt. Governor. Tate Reeves and I have not only worked together for the last eight years but even before…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 19, 2019
Mississippi Top 50 inducts Phil Bryant & Robert Clark to Hall of Fame
Governor Phil Bryant and Speaker Pro Tempore Robert Clark, Jr. were inducted into Mississippi Top 50 Hall of Fame Monday night in front of a capacity crowd at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. The 2019 Mississippi Top 50 Award Recipients were also recognized. Mississippi Top 50 is an annual list of the people who are judged…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 15, 2019
Mississippi ACLU head Jennifer Riley Collins announces run for Attorney General
Jennifer Riley-Collins, current leader of the Mississippi ACLU and formerly on staff with the Southern Poverty Law Center, has announced plans to run for Attorney General at an event this morning at the MS Civil Rights Museum. “We, that means you and I,” said Riley-Collins. “are embarking on a new story.” She added that she’s…
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Editor
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February 14, 2019
Mississippi Democrats plan of not releasing candidates could backfire bigtime
In just a little over two weeks, we will find out the results of the long held secret by the handful of Democrats running the Mississippi Democrat Party. Under the leadership of Bobby Moak, the party has taken the unusual step of not releasing its candidates for statewide office this year until after the filing…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 13, 2019
Clarion Ledger reporting that former Chief Justice Waller to join race for Governor’s seat as a Republican
Former Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr. will run for Governor, sources close to his campaign have told the Clarion-Ledger. Waller Jr. served on the State Supreme court for 22 years, 10 of those as Chief Justice before his retirement at the end of January. He is the son of former Mississippi Governor William Waller, who…
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Courtney Ingle
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February 6, 2019
Empower Mississippi: ESA bills die in committee
Yesterday, several bills to expand or improve the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program died when they were not passed by the committee deadline. One bill, however, remains alive: Senate Bill 2675. The bill extends the life of the ESA program until 2024. The program is currently set to expire next year. Other bills would not…
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Editor
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February 6, 2019
New bill advances to reduce landowner liability from frivolous lawsuits
The running joke in the Mississippi Capitol right now is that you can’t swing a dead cat right now without hitting a trial lawyer. As appealing a prospect as that might sound to business people, the trial lobby in Mississippi is in full-scale panic over a bill that threatens the settlement machine of frivolous lawsuits. …
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 22, 2025
IHL Board initiates search for new Jackson State president
News
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
One dead, suspect in custody in Ingalls Shipbuilding shooting
News
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Frank Corder
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August 22, 2025
Shooting reported inside Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
Culture
Culture
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Ben Smith
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August 22, 2025
Women’s archery growing in Mississippi
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 22, 2025
Thacker Mountain Radio to highlight Mississippi Poet Laureate, songwriters in Ocean Springs
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 22, 2025
As you have always obeyed
Opinion
Opinion
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Lesley Davis
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August 22, 2025
Sororities go woke – and taxpayers helped pay for it
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 20, 2025
Natchez’s Greg Iles saved his best writing for his reflective “Natchez Burning” trilogy
Opinion
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Philip Wegmann
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August 19, 2025
Trump vows Social Security will thrive for another ‘90 years’
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