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January 20, 2017
Dropout rate down, graduation rate up in Mississippi
Mississippi high school graduation rate rises for third year The state Department of Education announced Thursday that the graduation rate rose to 82.3 percent last year. That’s still below the national average of 83.2 percent, but the share of students earning diplomas within four years has been on the rise in Mississippi since 2015. The…
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January 20, 2017
Twelve #msleg Republicans vote with Democrats to kill AG oversight bill in House
Bill to limit AG’s powers defeated JACKSON – A day after Attorney General Jim Hood garnered $26 million in lawsuit settlement funds for Mississippi’s cash-strapped general fund, efforts by the House leadership to limit his ability to file lawsuits was voted down by the full chamber. By a narrow 60-58 margin Wednesday, the House defeated…
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January 20, 2017
State Rep. Miles discusses support of Trooper School, pay increase in op-ed
State Rep. Tom Miles: We need to support MHP, raise trooper pay First, I’ve sponsored a bill (HB No. 332) to increase their base salaries by $2,500. It has been pointed out previously that a starting Mississippi trooper’s salary is $18,000. It’s $55,000 in Texas and about that amount in Florida. A Mississippi trooper serves…
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January 20, 2017
Former US Education Sec. Paige: DeVos represents “dangerous change” for “guardians of status quo”
Rod Paige on Betsy DeVos hearing Former U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige gives his thoughts on the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos, the Education Secretary Designate for incoming President Donald Trump. Paige: DeVos represents “dangerous change” for “guardians of the status quo” See video of the interview here. Clarion Ledger 1/19/17
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January 20, 2017
Mississippians head to D.C. for #Inauguration2017
Mississippians excited about inauguration The 200-member marching band from Tupelo High School even stopped by to meet and take pictures with Republican Sen. Roger Wicker. The band will be the only one from Mississippi to participate in the inaugural parade. “What a thrill that was,” said Wicker after greeting the students on the steps of…
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January 20, 2017
Mississippi Senate commends outgoing President Obama; Sen. Watson only one to vote “present”
In bipartisan nod, GOP-led Mississippi Senate commends Obama The Republican-led Mississippi Legislature has resisted much of President Barack Obama’s agenda. But in a bipartisan gesture of goodwill, the state Senate is calling the Democrat “one of the most consequential presidents in recent history.”… …No senator opposed the resolution, although Republican Michael Watson of Pascagoula voted…
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January 20, 2017
Peaceful transfer of power should always be celebrated in America
by Frank Corder
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January 19, 2017
Gov. Bryant with Nigel Farage, #Brexit “Bad Boys” at Trump inauguration
1/19/17
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January 19, 2017
@MSGOP chair @joenosef named Vice Chair of RNC Southern Region
1/19/17
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January 19, 2017
Medicaid says it needs $89 million to plug gap
Medicaid ups deficit request to $89M JACKSON – The Division of Medicaid now says it needs $88.9 million to plug budget gaps. The request came Wednesday in the wake of another round of statewide budget cuts from Gov. Phil Bryant. Last week, Bryant cut most state agencies by 1.4 percent, which amounted to an approximately…
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January 19, 2017
Bill by Rep. Busby would allow wine to be sold and shipped directly to residents
Bill: Wine delivered straight to your front door Mississippi residents could be able to stay in their home and get their favorite wine shipped directly to them if legislation passes. House Bill 545, filed by Rep. Charles Busby, R-Pascagoula, would allow wine to be sold and shipped directly to residents if they are at least…
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January 19, 2017
Gov. Bryant supports bill to enhance penalties on gang activity
Gang bill back on the table Officials say in reality, gang crime is on the rise all over Mississippi and all around the rest of the country. A bill before the Mississippi Senate would add enhanced penalties to crimes committed by validated gang members, and Gov. Phil Bryant and others say it’s a major strike…
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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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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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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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