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August 10, 2015
Wicker: Need for congressional action on ‘sanctuary cities’
Illegal Immigration: Jeb Bush, Roger Wicker Share Views on Fixing the Problem But your Congressman in D.C. Roger Wicker recently proposed legislation that would work toward getting rid of them. “The recent tragedy in San Francisco serves as a clear example of the need for congressional action on so-called ‘sanctuary cities,’” Wicker said. “We should…
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August 10, 2015
EmpowerMS focus questioned by some
Analysis: Empower Mississippi overcomes some GOP doubters That triumph came even despite opposition from some Republicans. House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, endorsed all the DeSoto incumbents who lost. Multiple Empower board members resigned, while another said he was pressured to quit. The conflict came down to this: four years after Republicans had won control of…
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August 10, 2015
Musgrove wants Hinds Co. Judge to reconsider MAEP ruling
Hinds judge asked to revisit school funding decision Some Mississippi school districts are asking a Hinds County chancery judge to reconsider his decision that legislators are not obligated to fully fund an education budget formula every year. Former Gov. Ronnie Musgrove, who represents 21 school districts in the funding case, filed a motion recently. In…
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August 10, 2015
CL guest op-ed: MAEP structure should be examined before more funding
Blankenhorn: Repair MAEP, strengthen accountability Changes in the Mississippi Department of Education structure and programs should be examined before the outcry for more funding. Proper funding is critical, but how it is used is equally as important. MDE is a big business and would profit if it used private business principles such as changing organizational…
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August 10, 2015
Congressman Thompson (D) says Africa trip with Obama a positive
Lawmakers hope Africa trip will boost trade Richmond and Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Democrat from Mississippi, were among 20 members of Congress from both parties who joined Obama last month on the trip, which included stops in Kenya and Ethiopia. The delegation met with government officials, entrepreneurs and coffee bean farmers. “Anytime you’re invited by…
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August 10, 2015
CRAWFORD: Bryant serious about public contract reform, Reeves yet to appoint PSCRB members
BILL CRAWFORD — Gov. Bryant serious about public contracting reforms Representative Jerry Turner of Baldwyn incorporated many recommendations into tough legislation to revamp state contracting and procurement laws. Senator Nancy Collins of Tupelo and her colleagues weakened Turner’s bill, but still adopted significant reforms. One key task force recommendation and reform adopted by the Legislature…
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August 10, 2015
Former Southaven mayor Davis awaits Courts of Appeals decision
Davis’ case in judges’ hands Oral arguments concluded Wednesday afternoon in the case involving ex-Southaven Mayor Greg Davis vs. State Auditor Stacey Pickering before a three-judge panel of the Mississippi Court of Appeals in Jackson. Attorneys on behalf of Davis filed an appeal before the Mississippi Supreme Court in regard to a ruling that he…
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August 9, 2015
Paul Hampton takes a few swings at @PaulGalloShow to prop up #RobertGray
PAUL HAMPTON: Democrats hope a truck-driving darkhorse delivers another upset “Wait a minute!” conservative radio talker Paul Gallo, GOP.5 on the FM dial, tweeted. “Do you really expect us to believe Robert Gray is doing his own tweets? Is this Onion Report?” Of course, the implication is a truck driver couldn’t be Twitter savvy. But…
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August 9, 2015
Russ Latino sets the record straight on Initiative 42 and the disaster it would be for parents
Latino: Initiative 42 means less freedom for parents Do you see any reference to funding or the Mississippi Adequate Education Program? No. It’s not there. When proponents of 42 talk about funding, MAEP or “phase-ins” tied to revenue growth, those talking points come from the original proposal filed with the secretary of state. This is…
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August 9, 2015
@SamRHall – Hall: Why Gray’s win is bad news for Democrats
Hall: Why Gray’s win is bad news for Democrats Gray provides the Democrats with nothing — no fundraising, no ground game, no voter bloc and no need for Bryant to spend a bunch of money on his re-election. As one top Republican official told me Wednesday, “When Gray got elected, it was worth at least…
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August 9, 2015
Salter: Gray’s victory provides conspiracy theories
Salter: Gray’s victory provides conspiracy theories First came fingers pointed at the state’s GOP — on the political meme that Republicans didn’t want to see Slater as the Democratic opponent for incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Bryant. So for Republican voters “crossing over” to vote in the Democratic primary to help choose local officials in areas…
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August 9, 2015
@GeoffPender – Breaker-one-nine for the Democratic Party
Breaker-one-nine for the Democratic Party Democratic leaders, speculating they could take advantage of the establishment GOP-tea party rift, were talking of taking back the state House majority and turning back the Red tide of the last two decades. But the Yellow Dog took its worst kicking ever on Tuesday night, and it didn’t come from…
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June 9, 2026
Breaking down the teams playing for a national championship at the College World Series
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Clara Turnage
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June 9, 2026
Researchers study ‘double-edged’ nature of workplace resilience
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 9, 2026
Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation
Business
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Frank Corder
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June 8, 2026
EVE Energy makes U.S. Dept. of War’s roster of “Chinese military companies”
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Meredith Biesinger
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June 9, 2026
FestivalSouth: When Hattiesburg becomes a stage
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Alistair Begg
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June 9, 2026
With utmost patience
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Robert St. John
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June 8, 2026
The real work
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Kelley Williams
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June 8, 2026
What the Corps understands but you don’t
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Roger Wicker
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June 5, 2026
Mississippi building 21st century blue economy
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Sid Salter
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June 3, 2026
It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains
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