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March 17, 2017
Jackson mayor Yarber, 1% Commission at odds over plan, debt obligation, timing
Yarber: 1% commission attempts to supersede state law At the conclusion of a contentious one-cent sales tax meeting March 1, commissioners approved a master plan that could prevent Jackson from obtaining the $90 million loan it has worked to obtain for over a year. In an interview with The Clarion-Ledger Wednesday evening, Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber first…
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March 17, 2017
#msleg agrees to name DEQ building in honor of late US Rep. Alan Nunnelee
DEQ building to be named after late U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee U.S. Rep. Nunnelee died of brain cancer in February 2015. He was elected in 2010, after serving 15 years as a state senator from Tupelo. Mississippi House members had been adamantly that the DEQ building, 515 Amite Street, be named in honor of Nunnelee. The…
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March 17, 2017
HARRISON: #msleg rank-and-file like lemmings in budget process
BOBBY HARRISON: Legislators following path on budget issue This time of year it might be more accurate to say the lemmings are in session rather than saying legislators are in session. Lemmings, of course, are cold-weather living rodents that have come to symbolize the inability of people to think for themselves. When it comes to…
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March 17, 2017
Faced with budget cuts, UMMC cutting 195 jobs, won’t fill 85 other vacancies
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March 17, 2017
Mississippi’s College Board wants to increase oversight over university finances
Mississippi College Board seeks more financial oversight JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi’s College Board wants to increase oversight over the finances of the state’s eight public universities. The board voted Thursday to spell out expectations for university finances, after Jackson State University ran into financial trouble because of overspending. The College Board ultimately pressured JSU…
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March 17, 2017
Public school advocates rally at Capitol
Advocates to lawmakers: Pay for Mississippi schools Public school advocates are telling Mississippi legislators they won’t tolerate shortfalls in education funding. At least 300 gathered for a rally Thursday at the Capitol. With the end of the legislative session approaching, a much-discussed rewrite of the education funding formula is nowhere to be seen. Protesters are…
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March 17, 2017
MS Power Kemper Plant delayed yet again, could add $25-35 million to price tag
MS Power’s Kemper plant will miss mid-March in-service deadline KEMPER COUNTY, MS (WLOX) – Mississippi Power’s Kemper County lignite plant will miss its mid-March in-service time frame, according to documents the company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The documents said this missed date could add between $25 million to $35 million…
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March 17, 2017
Could increased gaming taxes be behind MS Gaming Commission’s rejection of two Coast sites?
Gaming commission rejects two proposed casino sites A recent letter to the commission from Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, who was critical of the sites, may have played a role, according to the attorney. “The fact that a competing mayor is opposing development in another city on the coast, two other cities on the coast, doesn’t…
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March 16, 2017
@CongPalazzo Testifies at Trade Commission Shrimp Sunset Review
RELEASE Palazzo Testifies at Trade Commission Shrimp Sunset Review Washington, DC – Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) testified today at the U.S. International Trade Commission during its review of the effects of anti-dumping duty orders on the shrimp industry. During his testimony Palazzo stated: “I am happy to be here today to express my support for…
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March 16, 2017
MS Truth Journal: Largest bridge on official state aid list already repaired
From MS Truth Journal Facebook page: EVEN MORE TRUTH ON BRIDGES. LARGEST BRIDGE ON OFFICIAL STATE AID LIST – ALREADY REPAIRED March 16, 2017 MRJI has confirmed a major error in the official list of 215 “closed” county bridges. The Harrison County delegation has confirmed, and it has been since verified by the Office of…
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March 16, 2017
MS House concurs on #BackTheBadge Act, sends it to Gov. Bryant to be signed into law
RELEASE HOUSE CONCURS WITH BACK THE BADGE ACT On Thursday, March 16, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted to concur on House Bill 645, known as the “Back the Badge Act.” If signed into law, the act will double penalties for any crime committed against law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Representative Alex…
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March 16, 2017
Recap of Gov. Phil Bryant on the Sean Hannity radio show
Radio Show Recap: Mar 15 4:30PM ET – Governor Phil Bryant of Mississippi drops by the show to discuss the AHCA and how Republican Governors across the nation feel about the proposed new plan. Bryant is one of the few people to take the initiative and call Dr. Josh Umbehr to discuss his innovative approach to medicine…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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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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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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