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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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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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Sarah Ulmer
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March 13, 2020
Major floor action deadline leaves some bills thriving and others dead
Senators and Representatives faced the first major floor action deadline on Thursday. After many long hours of debate, below is a list of bills worth noting where they stand in the process. Marijuana Resolution It may be the last bill passed on Thursday night, but it’s the first on our list. While this resolution wasn’t…
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Sarah Ulmer
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March 11, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: President Trump bans travel from Europe to USA effective Friday
In the wake of the Coronavirus, President Donald Trump has banned travel for individuals from Europe to the United States for 30 days, effective Friday March 13, 2020. pic.twitter.com/YioC9eARdP — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 12, 2020 Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf clarified the European travel restrictions as the “Schengen Area” which includes the following:…
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Frank Corder
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March 11, 2020
Black, older Democrats buoy Biden to lopsided Mississippi primary win
National pundits relying on exit polling learned what we in Mississippi already know – the Mississippi Democratic Party is majority black and aging. ABC, NBC and other outlets made swings through the Magnolia State on Tuesday for the Mississippi Primary. The tweets were all similar, calling Joe Biden’s win a huge blowout in Mississippi thanks…
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 24, 2026
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
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Cass Rutledge
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September 24, 2026
Guest heavily favored to win re-election in Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District over Democrat, Libertarian challengers
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Magnolia Tribune
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September 24, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: September 24, 2026
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Cass Rutledge
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September 23, 2026
Raybern Foods expansion in Shannon bringing 70 new jobs to area
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Cass Rutledge
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September 18, 2026
Industrial Timber expanding its Ripley operations with $2.6 million investment
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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Alistair Begg
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September 24, 2026
The meaning of the Cross
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Mark Long, Associated Press
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September 23, 2026
No. 21 Florida counting on Swamp to help slow down No. 4 Ole Miss star QB Trinidad Chambliss
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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September 23, 2026
Jim Abbott: Paper man chasing the truth in the Mississippi Delta
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Sid Salter
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September 23, 2026
Midterm elections in Mississippi shaping up as a familiar exercise in black-and-white
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Bill Cork
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September 22, 2026
The states winning investment are the states ready to deliver
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Lesley Davis
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September 21, 2026
The war on women’s spaces has reached the sorority house
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