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Frank Corder
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May 31, 2022
Mississippi Midterm Elections are Next Tuesday. Who’s on the Ballot and What is the Likely Result?
Three of the four Congressional incumbents likely to cruise to re-election. The South Mississippi district is the one to watch. The 2022 Congressional Midterm Primaries in Mississippi are next week. Tuesday, June 7th, Mississippians in both political parties will head to the polls to choose their nominees heading into the November General Election. It will…
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Guest Editorial
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May 31, 2022
CARSWELL: Drain the Swamp
Submitted by Douglas Carswell, President & CEO of MCPP “Too many boards and commissions in our state have far too much power to decide public policy,” Carswell writes. “Drain the swamp!” How often have we heard this phrase bandied about by politicians seeking to signal that they are on our side? Those that we send…
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Frank Corder
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May 30, 2022
Memorial Day: Honoring the sacrifices that keep America free
Today is Memorial Day, a time for all Americans to honor those who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to protect our nation and the freedoms we enjoy. Because of their valor, we live in the greatest nation the world has ever known. Below is President Ronald Reagan’s remarks at the…
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Guest Editorial
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May 27, 2022
WICKER: Honoring America’s Fallen Heroes
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker “We owe them a debt that can never be repaid, and we must never forget their families,” Wicker writes. John Melton was 22 years old in October of 1940 when he found himself stationed in Hawaii. Raised on a farm near Liberty, Mississippi, the youngest of three children, John had…
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2022
PERS continues concerning long-term trend lines
The Legislative PEER Committee released its annual review of the soundness of the state employee retirement system. On Thursday, the Mississippi Joint Legislative PEER Committee released a report titled 2021 Update on Financial Soundness of the Public Employees’ Retirement System examining the actuarial soundness, sustainability, and risk associated with the defined benefit retirement plan a…
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2022
Church vandalism becoming a tool of leftist extremists in Mississippi?
WCBI reported on a rural church in Lowndes County graffitied with pro-abortion messages earlier this week. A small Mississippi church in rural Lowndes County was sprayed painted with pro-abortion graffiti messages earlier this week. Why the vandals chose that location is anyone’s guess, as it is far off the well-beaten path and members say its…
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Guest Editorial
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May 25, 2022
WILLIAMS: Another Utility Hustle
Submitted by Kelley Williams with Bigger Pie Forum “Why do Entergy and the Central Mississippi PSC Commissioner want Mississippi to be like California?” The Mississippi Public Service Commission purports to regulate utility monopolies including Mississippi Power and Entergy Mississippi. But the PSC actually shills for them. A shill is a hustler’s accomplice who touts rubes…
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Guest Editorial
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May 25, 2022
SALTER: Gas price nightmare exacerbated by stagnant gas taxes impact on future maintenance
By Sid Salter American taxpayers, who are also gasoline customers, are in an economic vise on questions of the cost of gasoline and the tax revenue gasoline purchases generate for future high construction and maintenance. The Associated Press reported in recent days that the average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past…
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Guest Editorial
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May 20, 2022
WICKER: Brace for Biden’s Summer of Inflation – Cost of Living Soars as Possible Recession Looms
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker “Many on the left are now admitting that Democrat spending stoked inflation. Yet President Biden remains in denial.” By now we have all experienced sticker shock, the sense of disbelief that prices have risen so incredibly high. This time last year, we were paying $2.70 for a gallon of gas…
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2022
Census Bureau says Mississippi was undercounted in 2020 – by 4.11%
The state was previously among 3 states that was said to have lost population since 2010. The new estimates call that into question. In the release of the 2020 Census, Mississippi was listed as one of three states to have lost population since the 2010 Census. The recent Census showed the state lost 0.2%, or…
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Guest Editorial
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May 19, 2022
NORQUIST: New Flat Tax a Win for All Mississippians
Submitted by Grover Norquist Governor Reeves, Speaker Gunn promised taxpayers the Tax Freedom Act of 2022 just the first step towards complete income tax elimination in Mississippi. The Mississippi Tax Freedom Act of 2022 is a huge win for all Mississippians. Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn, this…
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Frank Corder
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May 18, 2022
Average gas price over $4 per gallon in all 50 states for first time ever
Mississippi’s new high average set today is $4.16. California tops $6 per gallon. For yet another day, the average price for a gallon of gas in Mississippi as well as across the United States has reached a new high mark. In fact, for the first time ever gas prices top $4.00 per gallon in all…
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Frank Corder
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January 13, 2025
Bill of the Day: Donald J. Trump Voting Rights Restoration Act
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
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January 13, 2025
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith’s report on Trump’s Jan. 6 case
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Jeremy Pittari
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January 13, 2025
State Superintendent says public education must be “nimble” as Mississippi businesses, industries change
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 9, 2025
AI-related executive order signed by Governor Reeves
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 8, 2025
Global venture capital firm gener8tor focuses on the Magnolia State
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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January 7, 2025
Governor Reeves to sign AI executive order Wednesday
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Parrish Alford
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January 13, 2025
As Egg on the Court looms, two guys are doing more for their teams at an important time
Culture
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Robert St. John
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January 13, 2025
Holy smokes: Discovering barbecue heaven at Sacred Ground
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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January 13, 2025
Sit at the table
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Sid Salter
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January 8, 2025
Mississippi ‘yellow dog’ Democrat remembers Carter’s moderate stance on race, strong faith
Opinion
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James McHale
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January 6, 2025
A modern MTAG for a stronger Mississippi workforce
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Bill Crawford
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January 6, 2025
Legislators focus on $7 billion but will spend $28 billion
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