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Anne Summerhays
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October 28, 2022
Commissioner Presley announces completion of NT Spark’s broadband project
Project brings service to over 13,500 locations in portions of Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Grenada, Pontotoc, Webster, & Yalobusha counties. On Thursday, Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley joined representatives from NT Spark and local officials to celebrate the completion of NT Spark’s broadband project. NT Spark’s completed broadband project brings service to over 13,500 locations in portions of Calhoun,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Chaney discloses details about recent UMMC reimbursement demands
The reimbursement increase request comes amid similar quarrels between UMMC and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi. On Thursday, Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney told business leaders and politicians gathered at the annual MEC Hobnob event in Jackson that he has been made aware of a new demand by the University of Mississippi Medical…
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Frank Corder
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October 28, 2022
Self-described “Black nationalist” a Finalist for Ole Miss Law School Dean
Kenneth Nunn from the University of Florida liked a tweet that read, “If DeSantis wants to pay to help people escape a terrible place, he should start with Mississippi.” The University of Mississippi is seeking to fill the position of Dean of its School of Law. Finalists for the position have been named and campus…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2022
Spring 2022 ACT scores for Mississippi juniors released
The average score for juniors increased from 17.3 in 2021 to 17.4 in 2022. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has released ACT results for the spring 2022 statewide administration of the ACT to all public high school juniors. The average score for juniors increased from 17.3 in 2021 to 17.4 in 2022. The percentage…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 27, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith praise $6.1 million investment in Lowndes Co. Port infrastructure
Miss. Senators welcome improvement for Columbus-based internal waterway. On Thursday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) celebrated a $6.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant to improve infrastructure and expand capacity at the Lowndes County Port in Columbus. The grant was issued by the Maritime Administration through the Port Infrastructure Development Program…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2022
85% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2021-22 school year
The 2021-22 pass rate is practically the same as it was in 2018-19 when 86% of 3rd graders passed the assessment. Today, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced that, despite pandemic disruptions to learning, 85% of Mississippi 3rd graders passed the 3rd-grade reading assessment after final retests for the 2021-22 school year. The 2021-22…
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Frank Corder
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October 27, 2022
Busby kicks off Southern Transportation Commissioner campaign highlighting support across district
The Mayors of Gulfport, Natchez, Pass Christian and Pascagoula attended the kickoff along with other state and local leaders. On Monday, State Representative Charles Busby, a Republican, officially launched his campaign to be the next Southern District Transportation Commissioner in Mississippi. Over 100 attendees representing cities and towns across the southern district converged on Ocean…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 27, 2022
Decatur Telephone, Sledge Telephone receive USDA funding to expand internet access to 2,300 MS residents
The White House announced the funding which send nearly $8.5 million to Mississippi companies. On Wednesday, the White House held a press call in which U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department is providing $759 million to bring high-speed internet access to people living and working across 24 states, Puerto…
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Frank Corder
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October 27, 2022
Former Governor Barbour involved in single vehicle accident
The wreck occurred in Yazoo County. Barbour is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has confirmed that former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour was involved in a single vehicle accident Wednesday evening which required him to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Therese Apel with Darkhorse Press first reported this story.…
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Frank Corder
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October 26, 2022
Mississippi Parole Board reverses course, denies murderer Bell’s parole
Bell was originally scheduled to be released on parole in September but the Board reconsidered after procedural issues forced a new hearing. Last month, lawmakers and the public, along with the family of the victim involved, were outraged to learn that the Mississippi Parole Board had granted parole to Frederick Bell, a convicted murderer. READ…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 26, 2022
Jackson City Council files appeal brief
The Jackson City Council has filed its response to the appeal made by Mayor Lumumba in the garbage contract veto debacle. Lumumba has until November 1 to respond. The Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe Lumumba are still battling it out over whether or not the Mayor has veto authority on a “negative action” by…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 26, 2022
New bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children now available at county health departments
Updated COVID-19 booster offers improved protection against the original strain of COVID-19 & Omicron variants that are currently causing most infections. Starting today, appointments for the new bivalent COVID-19 booster shot are available for children 5 and older at all Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) county health department clinics. Appointments can be made online…
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Jeff Amy, Associated Press
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August 27, 2025
A Mississippi city’s tax break spurred post-Katrina building. But will homes stand the next storm?
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 27, 2025
Stevenson appointed Circuit Judge in new Hinds Co. seat
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 27, 2025
MSMS seeks additional funding for facilities, operational needs
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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August 27, 2025
College football picks: No. 1 Texas-No. 3 Ohio St is the main event on tantalizing slate of games
Culture
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Jim Beaugez
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August 27, 2025
‘Hitmaker’ songwriter Ben Johnson stars on new Netflix series
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 27, 2025
From grumbling to gratitude
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Sid Salter
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August 27, 2025
With Social Security and PERS under review, Baby Boomers are working longer before retiring
Opinion
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Hunter Estes
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August 25, 2025
It’s time for term limits
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Kelley Williams
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August 24, 2025
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