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Anne Summerhays
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December 1, 2022
Hyde-Smith, colleagues stand with Armed Forces, demand vote to end COVID vaccine mandate
Approximately 3,400 troops have been discharged from the military for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined colleagues who informed leadership that they will oppose moving forward with the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), unless the Senate votes on an amendment to: Prohibit the involuntary separation of…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
Mississippi Driver Service Bureau extends “skip the line” hours of operations
The extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at select locations. The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau announced they will expand hours of operations to customers seeking services from the driver service bureau. Extended hours will include December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Commissioner Sean…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 30, 2022
MDHS continuing Medicare enrollment assistance through December 7
Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare can contact a counselor to review coverage changes. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced that Medicare open enrollment will continue through December 7, 2022. Recipients needing assistance navigating Medicare have until then to contact a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselor to review coverage changes that take effect…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 30, 2022
Northern Transportation Commissioner announces series of town hall events
Caldwell looks to connect with the public through public meetings slated for December 6, 7 and 8. Northern Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell has announced a series of public meetings as a way to better communicate between the commission and the public. The meetings were originally planned for 2020, Caldwell said, but the pandemic caused cancelations.…
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Frank Corder
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November 30, 2022
Fitch joins 17 other AGs in questioning FedEx, UPS gun tracking policies
Concerns raised over what could be a database of American gun purchasers. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined other attorneys general from 17 other states in calling on UPS and FedEx to clarify their practices pertaining to shipping guns. The other state attorneys general come from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
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November 30, 2022
SALTER: Jailing mental patients is an old problem that remains ‘unacceptable’ in Mississippi
**Submission by Sid Salter** Mississippi remains the focus of a 2016 U.S. Justice Department lawsuit which alleges, among other things, that the state “violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA) by failing to provide adults with mental illness with necessary integrated, community-based mental health services.” The U.S.…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 29, 2022
Governor Reeves: It is excellent news Jackson Mayor won’t be overseeing water system
Reeves adds that it is very promising that this problem is now going to be solved outside of the city’s backrooms. Earlier today, the United States Department of Justice filed a proposal in federal court that upon approval would appoint an Interim Third Party Manager to stabilize the city of Jackson, Mississippi’s public drinking water system, saying…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 29, 2022
DOJ requests third party manager brought in to stabilize Jackson water system
The city and State Health Department are in agreement with the federal proposal that would allow an interim manager to take over the water system. A proposal was filed by the United States in federal court to propose a possible solution to the continued issues with Jackson’s water crisis. If approved by the court, an…
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Frank Corder
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November 29, 2022
Caughman not seeking re-election to Mississippi State Senate
The Republican has represented parts of Copiah, Rankin and Simpson counties in District 35 for two terms. State Senator Chris Caughman has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to a third term in next year’s statewide elections. Caughman, a Republican, has represented Mississippi Senate District 35 since 2016. He currently chairs the Senate…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 29, 2022
Favre files request to be removed from Mississippi welfare lawsuit
Brett Favre’s attorney says MDHS should look more closely at their mishandling of TANF funds instead of pushing false insinuations against the NFL Hall of Famer. The attorney for Brett Favre has filed a motion to have the NFL legend removed from the welfare lawsuit currently being pursued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services…
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Frank Corder
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November 28, 2022
James Meredith talks about his formative years in Bigger Pie Forum podcast
Learn more about the Mississippi civil rights icon. Bigger Pie Forum’s Ashby Foote and Charles Grayson recently sat down with Mississippi’s own James Meredith to hear about his fascinating life story. Most know Meredith from when he became the first black student admitted to the University of Mississippi in 1962 but little has been said…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 28, 2022
Dr. Robert Taylor discusses goals, priorities as new Mississippi State Superintendent
Taylor will lead the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) starting in late January 2023. Last week, Dr. Robert Taylor, a 30-year veteran educator and deputy state superintendent for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, was named Mississippi’s new state superintendent of education by the State Board of Education. Taylor is a native Mississippian and a…
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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
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April 7, 2026
Wicker on Iran: It’s a very consequential day
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Daniel Tyson
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April 7, 2026
Senator Wicker promotes benefits of Trump Accounts
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
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
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
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
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Ashby Foote
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April 2, 2026
The Strait Jacket of Hormuz
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Patrick Sullivan
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April 1, 2026
Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly
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