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Shad White
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January 29, 2023
Time to Fix Mississippi’s Homicide Problem
The Magnolia State’s crime problem is big and costly. The ongoing tragedy of violent crime in Mississippi continued for another year. WLBT reported that Jackson’s homicide rate surpassed every other major city in the U.S. for the second straight year. And make no mistake: this is a Mississippi problem. In November, the Heritage Foundation found…
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Russ Latino
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January 27, 2023
The Friday ‘Sip: McDaniel, Debt Ceiling, Medicaid & More
This week's Friday 'Sip looks at potential of Chris McDaniel joining race for Lt. Governor, debt ceiling, Medicaid expansion & more.
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Nathan Oakley
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January 27, 2023
Helping students find better futures with direct support
Mississippi now has career coaches in over half of all high schools statewide. Over the last decade, Mississippi leaders have aggressively tackled some of the state’s most glaring educational deficiencies with a rare combination of fortitude, logic and carefully directed resources. The most obvious example of the impact of these efforts is seen in the…
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Russ Latino
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January 26, 2023
Postpartum Fight: No One is Killing Women and Babies
No one benefits when healthcare discussions are contorted beyond recognition to advance a political agenda. The Mississippi Legislature is considering whether to expand Medicaid to cover postpartum care for up to a year. Presently, pregnancies covered by Medicaid include sixty days of postpartum care. Last session, Senate leadership favored the proposal, and the House, led…
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Editor
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January 26, 2023
Laugh a Little: Ramirez on Debt
Michael Ramirez takes on the growing national debt. $31 trillion and counting.
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Editor
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January 25, 2023
Laugh a Little: Ramirez 1/25/23
Michael Ramirez takes on misplaced classified documents.
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Sid Salter
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January 25, 2023
Global agriculture markets have substantial impacts on local Mississippi communities
For Mississippi’s agricultural economy, global trade is vital. Even before global headlines seized on the fact that for the first time in a half-century, China’s mammoth population was in decline, Fiscal Year 2023 U.S. agricultural trade projections were down overall and specifically down with China. The latest information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic…
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Russ Latino
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January 24, 2023
Trust families when it comes to their children’s education
Every child deserves the best chance for success—regardless of zip code, regardless of race, and regardless of their parents’ income. This week is National School Choice Week. It is fitting then that last night the Iowa legislature passed the Students First Act. The bill, which Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ successfully campaigned on, will give every…
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Brett Kittredge
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January 24, 2023
Republicans look to increase gains at the county level in Mississippi
The political evolution away from Democrats has been slow but the shift is likely to continue in the Magnolia State this year. To an outsider it’s probably more than a little weird that you can drive through ruby red rural counties in Mississippi that are still represented by Democrats at the local level. More often…
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Douglas Carswell
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January 23, 2023
Will Congress raise the debt ceiling (again)?
By borrowing, rather than raising taxes, those in Washington D.C. have been able to find money for their various boondoggles. The United States was founded on the principle that there should be ‘no taxation without representation’ – and adherence to that principle helped keep government small for much of America’s history. Throughout the nineteenth and…
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Cecil Brown
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January 22, 2023
Politics should not drive Medicaid expansion decision
The formula worked in those states that adopted expansion, but not in those that didn’t, including Mississippi. Once again Medicaid expansion is a hot topic in Mississippi politics. Those who oppose expansion make several arguments to support their opposition. “It costs too much. It’s socialism. It’s not a silver bullet. The whole healthcare system needs…
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Brian Blase
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January 22, 2023
Lawmakers Should Reject Calls to Expand Medicaid
Former White House adviser Brian Blase cautions Mississippi lawmakers against expanding Medicaid.
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News
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 15, 2025
Ole Miss surpasses endowment goal one year early
News
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2025
Mississippi ranks high in teacher freedom in latest national report but lags in education choice
News
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2025
Body found on Delta State campus
Business
Business
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Josh Boak, Associated Press
, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
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September 15, 2025
A framework deal on TikTok has been reached between the US and China
Business
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
Business
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
Culture
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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September 15, 2025
Mississippi’s Big 3 have big weekend in Oxford, Starkville and Hattiesburg
Culture
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Robert St. John
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September 15, 2025
The table is the real destination
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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September 15, 2025
Charlie Kirk will never again speak on a college campus, but the Church can’t flinch
Opinion
Opinion
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Jere Nash
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September 15, 2025
Nash reflects on the implementation of Mississippi’s statewide public education system
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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