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November 28, 2018
Our analysis of the Mississippi Special Senate Election
Most Mississippians woke up on November 28th thinking, “Whew. I’m glad that’s over”. Mississippi got a small taste of “big boy” national politics during the 2014 Republican Senate Primary, but this 2018 special election was the first nationally focused political race featuring both parties that had any meaning or intrigue in more than a decade. …
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Courtney Ingle
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November 27, 2018
Hyde-Smith wins runoff; becomes the first woman elected to U.S. Senate from Mississippi
Cindy Hyde-Smith has won the runoff for the special election to replace Senator Thad Cochran, who retired due to medical reasons back in April. In so doing, she has become the first woman from Mississippi elected to the United States Senate. Hyde-Smith thoroughly toppled opponent Mike Espy by what is currently an 8% victory at…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 27, 2018
President Trump visits Mississippi to campaign for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith one day before election
President Donald Trump made his first appearance of two in the Magnolia state in Tupelo on Monday night, just one day before polls open to vote in the U.S. Senate runoff that has become quite a heated race between Senator Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy. Then the President headed to the coast to appear in Biloxi,…
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November 25, 2018
The “Kavanaugh” treatment of Cindy Hyde-Smith now in full swing
Ever since last week’s debate, the media has become over the top desperate. It’s full-on panic time and local outlets are getting the full-on bullhorn treatment from national outlets. It’s Mississippi’s version of the Kavanaugh hearings. High school yearbooks. People you’ve never heard of before suddenly being thrust in the media spotlight to say anything…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 21, 2018
Espy and Hyde-Smith lay it all out in runoff debate
Tuesday night, November 20, Mississippi Farm Bureau hosted a debate between Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy. The debate was intended to focus on the issues and bring to light each candidates platform on things like education, the 2nd amendment, infrastructure, abortion, immigration, and tax reform. The debate lasted one hour and there were 14…
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Courtney Ingle
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November 15, 2018
FoxNews reports that Mike Espy supported and lobbied for Ivory Coast administration now charged with war crimes
A report from Fox News states that Democrat U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Espy was hired to lobby on behalf of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo and netted $750,000 for the job. Espy originally told The Hill that he never completed the contract with the Cocoa and Coffee Board of the Ivory Coast in February 2011…
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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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Jeremy Pittari
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December 4, 2025
Mississippi federal delegation unites in effort to protect state’s agriculture, forestry exports from EU regulations
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Matt Ott, Associated Press
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December 4, 2025
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022
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Frank Corder
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December 4, 2025
Wicker on Pentagon Signal-gate watchdog report: Secretary Hegseth acted within his authority
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Daniel Tyson
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November 20, 2025
Amazon investing $3 billion in Warren County data center campus
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Susan Marquez
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December 4, 2025
Wassail Fest in Columbus offers a rare draw for holiday travelers
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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December 4, 2025
Truth transforms
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Susan Marquez
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December 3, 2025
Mississippi Museum of Art purchases Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property
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Sid Salter
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December 3, 2025
Sen. Wicker’s asking the right questions as Congress weighs Ukraine policy, boat strikes
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Russ Latino
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November 29, 2025
For the enigmatic Mr. Kiffin, a decision looms
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Sid Salter
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November 26, 2025
My wise grandmother taught me to be thankful for the power of the penny
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