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Anne Summerhays
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December 9, 2022
Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith praise agreement on the National Defense Authorization
Agreement would end COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Armed Forces members, put forth a 4.6% pay raise for DoD employees, and more. Mississippi U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised the agreement on the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (FDAA) after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the package…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Governor Reeves calls for creation of a Patriotic Education Fund
Governor proposed allocating $5 million to the fund, which could be used to develop new courses, after-school programs, or other innovative offerings. In November, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Recommendation, which notes some of his top priorities. Some of his top priorities included eliminating the income tax, advancing the…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Former Yalobusha General Hospital clerk arrested for embezzlement
Special Agents delivered a $102,089.74 demand letter to Melissa Cook upon her arrest. State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Melissa Cook, a former accounts receivable clerk, who was indicted by a local grand jury for embezzlement from Yalobusha General Hospital. “Cook is accused of embezzling in-patient care payments from…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 8, 2022
State coalition pens amicus brief in U.S. Supreme Court website immunity suit
SCOTUS looks to definitively address the meaning of Section 230 which has been hotly debated in recent years. Mississippi has joined a Tennessee-led coalition amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Google. The case is the first time that the U.S. Supreme Court will definitively address the meaning of Section 230 of…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
Mental health care in Mississippi sees a significant increase in services, support
Expansion of Grow Therapy seeks to add to the gains made in the state by bridging the gap between therapists and people seeking mental health care. Grow Therapy announced today the expansion of its services to multiple states across the country. The expansion includes availability in 22 new states, including Mississippi, making Grow Therapy services now…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 8, 2022
BEAM to create Mississippi Broadband Map, needs feedback from the public
This information will allow BEAM to create a unique and updated Mississippi Broadband Map that is critical for expanding broadband infrastructure in the state. The Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) launched a new website to record internet speeds and gather information about internet usage and availability across the state. “This information…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 7, 2022
Former Grenada County Deputy Clerk pleads guilty to grand larceny
A demand letter of $16,894.49 was served to Vicky Blaylock. State Auditor Shad White announced former Grenada County Deputy Chancery Clerk Vicky Blaylock has pleaded guilty to grand larceny. Blaylock stole over $34,000 from the county land redemption account by removing cash payments and altering computer records to conceal her crime. Auditor White said this…
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Frank Corder
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December 7, 2022
Mississippi tax collections for November outpace estimates but fall short of prior year
The state collected $13 million less than the same month last year, yet still remains $347.4 million above fiscal year-to-date estimates. While Mississippi state revenue collections outpaced legislative estimates for the month of November in the current Fiscal Year 2023, there are signs that the economy is cooling. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee reported…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 7, 2022
Hyde-Smith sets sights on addressing veterinary shortages with new Farm Bill
Senator Hyde-Smith says the nation’s food security and economic security are put at risk without sufficient veterinary oversight. Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith used the Senate Agriculture Committee meeting this week as an opportunity to start the conversation around the growing shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas. Her push was to find solutions…
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Frank Corder
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December 6, 2022
Thompson first says January 6th Committee will make criminal referrals but then walks it back
The Mississippi 2nd District Congressman Chairs Speaker Pelosi’s select House committee on the matter. Mississippi’s 2nd District Congressman Bennie Thompson, a Democrat, told reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning that the U.S. House committee appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to investigate the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot would be making criminal referrals as their work…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 6, 2022
Joint Legislative Budget Committee sets FY 2024 revenue estimate at $7.5 billion, outlines state funding
The 2024 Revenue Estimate is $536.4 million, or 7.7% higher than the 2023 Sine Die Estimate. Last month, the Mississippi Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) put forth the Fiscal Year 2024 revenue estimate of $7,523,800,000, significantly higher than the FY 2023 Sine Die Revenue Estimate. The 2024 Revenue Estimate is $536.4 million, or 7.7% higher…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 6, 2022
State Auditor report outlines millions in questionable spending related to federal funds flowing to Mississippi
“This audit is intended to let the taxpayers see how their money was spent, warts and all,” Auditor White said. The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released their Single Audit Report for the State of Mississippi that covers federal funds spent by state agencies from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. According to a press…
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Frank Corder
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December 17, 2025
Trump expected to sign $901 billion defense spending bill backed by Mississippi delegation
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Frank Corder
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December 17, 2025
Former Schumer chief counsel challenging Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 17, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: December 17, 2025
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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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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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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December 17, 2025
Newly promoted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding seeking stability as CFP opener vs. Tulane looms
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Marilyn Tinnin
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December 17, 2025
Lemuria: A Mississippi jewel celebrates 50 years
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Alistair Begg
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December 17, 2025
Should Christians tithe?
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Sid Salter
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December 17, 2025
PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble
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Kimberly Ross
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December 16, 2025
Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers
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Dr. Patrick Miller
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December 16, 2025
The Hidden Gem: Why education freedom is the new economic development
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