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November 14, 2018
Are pro-Mike Espy forces overplaying their hand by trying to divide #mssen along racial lines
**WARNING – GRAPHIC CONTENT** Yesterday, a group of inner city ministers in Jackson hastily called a press conference to call on Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to resign after remarks she made over the weekend in reference to a friend and supporter, saying, “I would fight a circular saw for him . . . If he invited me…
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Courtney Ingle
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November 13, 2018
Why Teachers Leave Mississippi: Two former teachers weigh in
Teacher pay is often touted as a reason why Mississippi teachers leave the state, especially new teachers. But according to two teachers who have left Mississippi for surrounding states, money was barely the tip of the iceberg. Support Jane Stone (*Name changed by request) was a teacher in the Simpson County School District. She said that…
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November 13, 2018
The Ferrettis: “Time is Running Out” for ESA Scholarship
*story courtesy of Empower Mississippi* The clock is ticking, and with each passing day, the Ferretti family of Cleveland gets closer to the Special Needs Education Scholarship Account (ESA) for their son slipping through their fingers. Blake and Leah Ferretti have three children with dyslexia, with their oldest son Thomas holding an ESA. The couple began…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 12, 2018
Top Mississippi conservatives urging support of Hyde-Smith before runoff
After a close race between Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy on November 6, the two are now headed to a runoff for the Mississippi U.S. Senate seat. Mississippi GOP officials are urging support of Hyde-Smith over the next three weeks. Here’s what Governor Phil Bryant, who appointed Hyde-Smith to the position earlier this year,…
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November 11, 2018
Did Cindy Hyde-Smith’s inartful compliment of a supporter go too far?
On a November 2 campaign stop in Tupelo, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith was appearing with cattleman Colin Hutchison on a brief public stop. With his arm around Hyde-Smith, he was effusively praised by Hyde-Smith. “I would fight a circular saw for him . . . If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 9, 2018
Chief Justice Bill Waller resigns from the Mississippi Supreme Court effective January 31, 2019
Mississippi Supreme Court Justice William Waller, Jr. has submitted a letter of resignation to Governor Phil Bryant, effective January 1, 2019. Waller has been the chief justice since January of 2009. He was elected to the court in November of 1996 serving District 1, Place 1. His current term was scheduled to end on January…
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November 6, 2018
Wicker rolls over Baria – Hyde-Smith and Espy to runoff – McDaniel graciously concedes
Tonight, in the Mississippi elections, it turns out that there were actually very few surprises. Races generally mirrored the polling guidance in just about every race. There was very little mystery in the congressional races as Trent Kelly (MS01), Bennie Thompson (MS02), Michael Guest (newly elected in MS03) and Steven Palazzo (MS04) all rolled in…
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November 2, 2018
The upshot of next week’s midterms – by the numbers
Mississippians are about to get a pretty definitive glimpse as to what sort of state it lives in. These midterms offer a pretty fascinating range of candidates. Establishment Republicans, unabashed liberals, “unity” candidates, tractor driving candidates, black candidates, white candidates, male candidates, female candidates, pro-flag candidates, anti-flag candidates, Trump-lovers, Trump-haters, well financed candidates, broke candidates,…
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November 1, 2018
Pro Espy forces not #RisingAbove in the special election
Mike Espy has been ostensibly trying to run a “unity” campaign encouraging Mississippians to #RiseAbove. His recently launched TV commercial quotes Abraham Lincoln and talked about “the better angels of our nature.” However, the California-based superPAC that’s quietly shoveled well in excess of a million dollars via independent expenditures in support of Espy’s campaign seems to be…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 31, 2018
LIVE election night coverage with Y’all Politics on Facebook Live
Y’all Politics is hosting its first ever Facebook Live event for election coverage throughout the evening of November 6th. Editor Alan Lange and Capitol Correspondent Sarah Ulmer will dissect the results of the Senate and Congressional races in real time throughout the evening and will likely be joined by some special guest analysts. Coverage will…
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October 30, 2018
Congressman Trent Kelly touts optimism – basis for new ad
Earlier this month, Republican Congressman Trent Kelly’s job was to get the home crowd fired up for President Donald J. Trump at his rally held in Desoto County. Congressman Kelly’s mission on stage was to convey to those in attendance and those watching from around the country the sense of optimism that is being mirrored…
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October 26, 2018
California billionaire-backed PAC makes substantial independent expenditure for Espy
While what’s left of the state press establishment seems to be in a state of suspended animation, over the last two weeks, a PAC called POWERPACPLUS has, according to FEC reports, quietly launched nearly a $400,000 spend in the US Senate race in Mississippi. Based on the money raised by Espy an outside group spending…
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Russ Latino
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October 10, 2025
Mississippi’s Mike Hurst confirmed as general counsel of Republican National Committee
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Samy Magdy, Associated Press
, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
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October 10, 2025
Israeli Cabinet approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages held by Hamas
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 9, 2025
State Board of Health updated on effects of federal shutdown, importance of vaccinations
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October 7, 2025
Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland
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October 2, 2025
Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo
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Lynne Jeter
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September 25, 2025
Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County
Culture
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Richelle Putnam
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October 10, 2025
A mural movement and revolution: Inside the Meridian Museum Art Collective
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 10, 2025
Does God need us?
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 9, 2025
A sweet spot in Hattiesburg: Mulukakao makes chocolate and coffee with heart
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Jonathan Bain
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October 10, 2025
Don’t Mistake Medicaid Work Requirements for a Green Light on Medicaid Expansion
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Casey Anderson
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October 10, 2025
Support for Drax is support for Mississippi’s forests and economy
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Sid Salter
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October 8, 2025
Researchers say religion declines globally, but Mississippi still the ‘most religious state’
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