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Opinion  |  Derrick Simmons  • 
February 5, 2023

Mississippi’s reality a far cry from the fairy tale told by state leaders

For the rest of the state, our Mississippi is a much different story. The Mississippi described in this week’s State of the State is not the Mississippi lived in by the vast majority of our state’s families. It is a fantasy — a mythical Mississippi that we all wish we lived in. A booming economy; well-funded and high-performing…
Opinion  |  Austin Barbour  • 
February 5, 2023

Republicans have delivered on big issues that matter for 20 years in Mississippi

Conservative candidates should be bold. It’s the fastest way to a voter’s mind and heart. As Republican candidates plan and prepare their roadmap for victory in November, I encourage them to remember campaigns are not always only about politics; they are also about policy and ideals. As one former Governor used to say, “good policy…