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Jeremy Pittari
, Russ Latino
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October 26, 2023
Largest teacher pay raise in state history helps offset inflation
In 2022, the Legislature and Governor Tate Reeves enacted a $246 million a year teacher pay raise, the largest in state history. The average teacher's salary increased by more than $5,000 as a result.
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Frank Corder
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October 25, 2023
Presley sings familiar Democratic tune with call to raise minimum wage ahead of election
Federal data shows 17,000 workers in Mississippi, or 2.5% of the state's hourly workforce, are making at or below minimum wage. That number has declined from 9.5% in 2010.
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Frank Corder
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October 25, 2023
Louisiana’s Mike Johnson elected new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
The four-term Bayou State Congressman is the fourth speaker nominee to come out of the House Republican Conference since Kevin McCarthy was ousted in early October.
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Russ Latino
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October 25, 2023
Mississippi’s Tax Freedom Act spells relief for working class
Under the 2022 law, low income workers will pay no state income taxes on their earnings beginning this year.
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 25, 2023
Testimonies heard by Mississippi study committee on foreign purchase of farmland
The study committee is tasked with determining what foreign interests own land in the state and how lawmakers should regulate such interests moving forward.
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 24, 2023
Mississippi Board of Education hears results of teacher retention survey, concerns over ACT prep
The Mississippi State Board of Education recently held its monthly meeting. ACT prep, teacher retention, and third grade reading assessments were among the matters discussed.
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Jeremy Pittari
, Frank Corder
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October 23, 2023
Mississippi teachers union taking their support of Presley door-to-door?
Despite historic investment into Mississippi's education system and teachers under Republican leadership, the Mississippi Association of Educators looks to pay door knockers to canvas neighborhoods for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Presley.
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Russ Latino
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October 23, 2023
Developing Story: Shots fired near home of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
Multiple law enforcement agencies now investigating report of shots near the Senator's home. MBI seeking any information from the public.
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 20, 2023
IHL approves program additions, bond requests while receiving Mississippi university enrollment update
Three new education career paths at Jackson State, a new residency hall and Davis Wade Stadium renovations at Mississippi State, and the Ole Miss RISE Center were among the requests approved by IHL this week.
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 19, 2023
Anderson Regional to merge with Baptist Memorial
The two hospital systems predominately serve Mississippi and other Southeastern areas.
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Frank Corder
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October 19, 2023
New round of RESTORE Act projects announced totaling more than $44 million
The new coastal restoration projects include revitalization of the Hancock County Fairgrounds, improvements to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, a scenic trail along the Pascagoula River, an artificial reef project and a coastal education program for Mississippi high schools.
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Frank Corder
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October 18, 2023
Former Southern District PSC Commissioner Sam Britton has died
Britton served one term as a PSC Commissioner after 30 years in the accounting and finance sectors.
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Jeremy Pittari
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April 7, 2026
Open to Religion Act fails to find legislative support during 2026 session
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Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
, Mike Corder, Associated Press
, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
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April 7, 2026
Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached
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Frank Corder
, Daniel Tyson
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April 7, 2026
Wicker on Iran: It’s a very consequential day
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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April 7, 2026
The Taste of Tradition: Amory’s Railroad Festival returns
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 7, 2026
He came for bruised reeds
Culture
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Robert St. John
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April 6, 2026
Work is not a four-letter word
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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April 2, 2026
The Strait Jacket of Hormuz
Opinion
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Patrick Sullivan
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April 1, 2026
Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly
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