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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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Sarah Ulmer
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October 19, 2018
Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors
Gov. Phil Bryant appointed five members today to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation Board of Directors. The members include Dr. Cass Pennington, Philip A. Chamblee, Dr. Mike McGrevey, Kimberly LaRosa, and Gerard Gibert. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation was created during the Mississippi Legislature 2018 First Extraordinary Session upon passage of Senate Bill 2001. The affairs of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 16, 2018
Mississippi’s Q3 congressional FEC campaign finance reports are in
It’s down to the last month of campaigning for federal candidates in Mississippi. With the election around the corner on November 6, the third quarter finance reports are probably the most meaningful barometer so far in the campaign to measure how campaigns are connecting with supporters and how they are deploying their funds. The state…
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Courtney Ingle
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October 15, 2018
Quarterly finance reports roll in for US Senate Candidates #mssen
Quarterly finance reports are coming in and detailing the cash exchanged during this election cycle. Though not officially filed with FEC as of press time, US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith will report raising $1.08 million in the third quarter of 2018, with a total of reports $995,737 cash on hand as of September 30 for the…
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October 12, 2018
Mitch McConnell breaks the backs of Democrats – Hyde-Smith and Wicker to get back early to campaign
On the heels of the Kavanaugh confirmation, Senate Republicans broke the backs of Senate Democrats in a deal yesterday. In exchange for early recess to go home to campaign, Democrats have agreed to immediately confirm 12 district court judges and 3 appeals court judges and not require the 30 hour rule for debate. Senate Democrats…
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Courtney Ingle
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October 10, 2018
Dyslexia in Mississippi: A journey not all students can make
You wake up by 5 am and hit the road by 6 am. You deal with traffic, road work and/or bad weather on your one hour (or longer) commute. You’re gone all day, work hard and get home around 6 pm, maybe later. It takes a chunk out of family time in the evening. You…
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October 9, 2018
Cocooning – A look at the MS Senate special election 30 days out
Four weeks from today, Americans will go to the polls in the mid-term elections. Mississippi has two US Senate seats on the ballot. The regularly occurring Senate election involving incumbent Senator Roger Wicker and his opponent, David Baria, does not appear to hold much suspense. Historically speaking, a 10 point victory in a statewide race…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 3, 2018
“Get out and vote Republican”said POTUS at Southaven rally for Senate candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith
Tuesday, President Donald Trump visited Southaven, Mississippi to endorse Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith for the upcoming election in November. Hyde-Smith was appointed to the seat formerly held by Senator Thad Cochran after his retirement and is now running to keep it. The evening began with speakers like MSGOP chairman, Lucian Smith, Congressman Trent Kelly and Lt.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 2, 2018
Trump in Southaven: What you need to know if you plan to attend
President Donald Trump is coming to Mississippi. He will appear in Southaven on Tuesday evening, to endorse U.S. Senate candidate Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. RELATED: BREAKING – Trump’s rescheduled rally for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith next Tuesday 10/2 in Desoto County If you plan on attending, here are a few things you need to know: Where: Landers Center, 4560…
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Courtney Ingle
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October 1, 2018
Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood to announce run for Governor in 2019
Attorney General Jim Hood is set to announce his campaign for governor on Wednesday, according to Mississippi Today. At this time, specific location and time information has not been released. However, it’s anticipated that he’ll visit locations like his hometown of Houston then on to Jackson and the Gulf Coast. Later on the week, he…
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Courtney Ingle
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September 28, 2018
Mississippi’s top politicians weigh in on Kavanaugh hearings
Mississippi’s congressmen, senators, businessmen, and elected office candidates are taking to social media to react to the Judge Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings on Thursday. Here’s what they have to say: If Kavanaugh is confirmed, people will credit this speech by Lindsey Graham https://t.co/LDFulIAhRD via @YouTube — Austin Barbour (@Austin_Barbour) September 27, 2018 Blumenthal has ZERO…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 25, 2018
BREAKING – Trump’s rescheduled rally for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith next Tuesday 10/2 in Desoto County
President Trump has rescheduled his rally event to endorse Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith for Tuesday, October 2. This time, in Desoto County. “I am honored that the President was able to reschedule his visit to Mississippi to show his support for our state and to campaign on my behalf,” Sen. Hyde-Smith said. “It has been a…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 26, 2026
Miss. Dept. of Education to hold statewide meetings to help parents boost literacy in K-3 children
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Frank Corder
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August 26, 2026
Mississippi to receive nearly $200 million over 10 years in “landmark” settlement with Meta
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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August 26, 2026
U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
Business
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
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Eddie Pells, Associated Press
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August 26, 2026
SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 26, 2026
‘Hamilton’ sensation Leslie Odom Jr. to open MSU’s Lyceum Series
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 26, 2026
The Spirit’s power
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Sid Salter
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August 26, 2026
Supreme Court to rule on 2020 Census results that negatively impacted Mississippians
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
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