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Courtney Ingle
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January 18, 2019
Recommended teacher pay raise brings discussion of unmet classroom needs–paid for by teachers
Election years are notoriously quiet in the Mississippi State Legislature, with lawmakers already outlining a relatively non-controversial session agenda. One of the items on the to-do list, however, is causing a stir. While you might think that a pay raise of several thousand dollars per year might be cheered, some teachers are giving a collective…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2019
Governor Phil Bryant makes final State of the State address to lawmakers
Governor Phil Bryant addressed Senators and Representatives on the floor of the Mississippi House for the last time as Governor of Mississippi. In his speech Bryant touched on several topics. One of which, he called on lawmakers to join him in ensuring that teachers receive their second overall pay raise since 2014. “Our gratitude to…
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Editor
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January 14, 2019
MSTop 50 names Elective/Appointed Government Service awardees
Today, the Mississippi Top50 announced the winners in the Elected and Appointed Officials category. In its third year, the MSTop50 Award recognizes the top 50 most influential Mississippians in the areas of elective/appointed government service, lobbying and government relations and business, media and culture. The annual MSTop50 awardees in the Elective/Appointed Government Service category are…
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January 11, 2019
What are the considerations to allow electric cooperatives to provide rural broadband in Mississippi?
All that glitters is not gold. At least that’s how the old saying goes. There’s been a massive political effort to push forward the concept of rural broadband delivery by electric cooperatives in Mississippi. Cities and counties have passed resolutions in support. There have been fawning yet thin news pieces. Rural broadband in Mississippi is the…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 10, 2019
Empower Mississippi: Choice now for Mississippi families
written by Joanna Holbert, Empower Mississippi Mississippi families want and need choice. That’s the sentiment from parents across the state – some who’ve been fortunate enough to take advantage of school choice, some who find themselves waiting for a number to be drawn in a lottery, and others who sadly find themselves with nowhere to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 8, 2019
“All good things must come to an end,” Burton steps down as Senate Pro Tempore
Just moments before the Senate adjourned on the first day of the 2019 Legislative Session, Senator and Pro Tempore Terry Burton resigned from his position as Pro Tem effective by midnight tonight. He also announced that he would not be running for re-election in his district. Taking a point of privilege on the floor Burton…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 8, 2019
Session gavels in today for 2019
Today at noon Senators and Representatives will head back to the Capitol for the 2019 Legislative Session. Just before the end of the year, Speaker of the House Philip Gunn held a press conference to let the pubic know where his priorities lie in the upcoming session. He made an emphasis on addressing the statewide…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 3, 2019
MSTop50 Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Honorees – Phil Bryant and Robert Clark
MSTop50 has named Governor Phil Bryant and Former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert Clark, Jr., for its Hall of Fame designation for 2019. In its third year, the MSTop50 Award annually recognizes the top 50 most influential Mississippians in the areas of elective/appointed government service; lobbying/government relations; and business, media and culture. The event is sponsored by…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 3, 2019
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves announces run for Governor in 2019
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves was joined by his wife Elee and three daughters at the Republican Party headquarters in Jackson to announce his 2018 gubernatorial race on Thursday. “I believe in the great potential of our state and of our people,” said Reeves. “We are growing a strong economy that will provide good-paying careers for…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Mississippi awarded $10.6 million in early childhood development federal grant
Mississippi was awarded $10.6 million for the “Connected for Success: A Family-Based Unified and Integrated Early Childhood” federal grant. This is the first time Mississippi has ever received federal funds for educational investments towards ages 0-5 and not children ages 4 to 5 already enrolled in pre-k classes. This is the third year Mississippi has applied…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 29, 2018
2018: A review of education legislation and growth in Mississippi
2018 had many ups, downs, political firestorms and moments that left mouths agape– and education was a big conversation piece through the year. Here’s an education review of 2018. 2018 Legislative Session The 2018 Legislative Session brought about many discussions in the realm of public education in Mississippi. The Education Scholarship Account got early attention…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 25, 2018
2018 Year in Review
2018 proved to be a big year in the political atmosphere of Mississippi. From major legislation proposed and passed during the regular and special sessions, to the historic election of Mississippi’s first female U.S. Senator. Here’s our recap of some of the highlights of the year. LEGISLATURE Regular Session: During the last regular session before…
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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
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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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