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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2022
MDE announces a continuing positive trend for Mississippi’s high school graduation, dropout rates
Mississippi’s high school graduation rate is highest ever at 88.4%, dropout rate falls to 8.5%. On Thursday, The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released the 2020-21 school year graduation and dropout rates, which reflect the highest statewide graduation rate of 88.4% and the lowest statewide dropout rate of 8.5%. “Even when taking into account the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2022
Former Mississippi First Lady Deborah Bryant receives Winter-Reed Partnership Award
The prestigious award goes to Bryant who is known for her work in promoting Mississippi’s education. The Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE) has awarded former First Lady of Mississippi Deborah Bryant with the 2021 Winter-Reed Partnership Award. The event to honor Bryant was held virtually on February 16, 2022. The event featured Walt…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 17, 2022
Nissan announces plan to build electric vehicles in Mississippi
The project represents a $500 million investment by the Company in the state of Mississippi On Thursday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) joined officials from Nissan in announcing the company’s plans to invest $500 million in its Canton facility to build two all-new, all-electric vehicles in the state. “For nearly two decades, Mississippians have kept…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 17, 2022
Senator Hyde-Smith and colleagues ask for assurances the Biden administration will protect Americans in Ukraine
Hyde-Smith and others want to know Americans will be safe if Ukraine, Russia dispute grows more dangerous. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) along with Senator Joni Ernst (R) and others have sent a letter to the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, asking him to protect American citizens that are currently in the Ukraine. They also request…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2022
Mississippi Economic Council releases “Securing Mississippi’s Future” economic report
Report contains goals and recommendations for economic growth, provides an actionable plan, and creates a pathway for capitalizing on the opportunities that exist for Mississippi. Today, the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) released “Securing Mississippi’s Future,” a 56-page report that examines the top issues facing the state’s business community. The findings come following 51 focus-group style…
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Frank Corder
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February 16, 2022
MS04: Ezell, Palazzo camps trade accusations over campaign finances
After Ezell sends letter to House Ethics Committee, Palazzo’s campaign questions the Jackson County Sheriff’s “illegal campaign contributions.” On Tuesday, 4th Congressional District candidate Mike Ezell sent a letter to the U.S. House Ethics Committee requesting an update on the ethics inquiry under consideration by its members related to incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo’s use of…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2022
Two people have been convicted of embezzlement from a Mississippi fire department
Felony convictions of two who embezzled from a fire department. According to the State Auditor’s office, two individuals have been indicted after charges of embezzlement against the Red Banks Volunteer Fire Department (RBVFD) State Auditor Shad White announced Mark Hanna and Linda Mannon have been convicted of embezzlement in Marshall County Circuit Court. The case…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2022
AG Fitch joins Georgia suit against Biden vaccine mandates on federal contractors and subcontractors
The brief opposes the vaccine mandates Biden has set on contracted and subcontracted workers with the government. Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined 17 other state Attorney Generals in an amicus brief in the 11th Court of Appeals that support Georgia’s multi-state challenge against the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandates on federal contractors and subcontractors. “President Biden’s…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 16, 2022
SALTER: Randolph pushing for expansion of intervention courts as an alternative to incarceration
By: Sid Salter Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Randolph believes that non-violent offenders who find themselves in trouble with the law over drugs, mental health issues or veterans’ issues should have alternatives available to them that eclipse the old “lock them up and throw away the key” variety. Randolph, a decorated Vietnam combat infantryman,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 16, 2022
Mississippi medical marijuana convention to be held in May by 3MA
Medical marijuana is headed for Mississippi, the program will kick off as soon as June 2 2022. The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA) has announced the state’s first ever medical marijuana convention to take place in May. The convention comes after the passage of Mississippi’s medical marijuana program in SB 2095. The bill was signed…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2022
Accelerate MS leads planning process for State’s Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Plan
Mississippi has opted to submit a Combined Plan to meet the requirements of the WIOA. Accelerate MS is leading the state planning process for Mississippi’s 2022 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan. The WIOA plan outlines Mississippi’s proposed vision for a connected and efficient workforce system. In 2020, Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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February 16, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith cosponsor resolution to end nationwide mask mandate for Head Start students
If enacted, the resolution would nullify a HHS interim final rule. On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) joined their Republican Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution to nullify a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interim final rule (IFR) that places mandates on Head Start programs across the country.…
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May 14, 2025
House Republicans pull an all-nighter on Trump’s tax bill. There’s more work to do
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Steve Peoples, Associated Press
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May 14, 2025
Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds
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Magnolia Tribune
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May 14, 2025
Magnolia Mornings: May 14, 2025
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2025
Nissan says Canton factory strategically important as company announces workforce reductions
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Frank Corder
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April 23, 2025
Amazon locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County, creating 1,000 jobs
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
Culture
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M.C. Reid
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May 14, 2025
Pascagoula sailor Nelson Walker sets out for solo circumnavigation aboard Persimmon
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Richelle Putnam
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May 14, 2025
It all begins with a song: The heart of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance
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C.H. Spurgeon
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May 14, 2025
Stay awake!
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Sid Salter
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May 14, 2025
MS Gaming: Legislative standoff over off-premises online sports betting continues
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Kelley Williams
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May 12, 2025
Bad energy policy represents risk to ratepayers
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Bill Crawford
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May 11, 2025
State still hugs bottom as education advances
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