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November 21, 2022
WICKER: New bill would bring more orphans into loving homes
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker The Mississippi U.S. Senator pushes legislation to help save adoption agencies from the crushing regulatory burden they continue to face. Eden was born into a dire situation. Like so many unwanted young girls in India, she was abandoned as an infant and left for dead. By the grace of God,…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 18, 2022
MDOT projects increased to record high
A total of just over $964 million in projects was approved in Fiscal Year 2022. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), thanks to an increase in funding and an agency-wide focus on efficiency, the number of projects that were approved to begin construction reached an all-time high in the past fiscal year. A…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 18, 2022
Wicker, colleagues move to cut “toxic” programs at the Pentagon
Lawmakers introduce legislation to eliminate the position of CDO, prohibit federal funds from being used to establish any similar DEI office. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) joined his congressional colleagues in introducing the “Restoring Military Focus Act,” which would cut resources for “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives at the Department of Defense. U.S. Representative Chip…
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November 18, 2022
RICE: The New Fight to Protect the Right to Life in Mississippi
Submitted by Aaron Rice “It’s time to finish the job and put an end to judicially-imposed, elective abortion policy in the state that took down Roe,” writes MJI’s Rice. Did you know that in Mississippi – the state that led the charge to overturn Roe v. Wade – elective abortions are both illegal and a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 18, 2022
AG Fitch joins coalition challenging new rule providing abortions to VA facilities
The coalition argues that the rule could potentially defy state’s with laws against abortions after the Dobbs ruling. A coalition of 15 Attorneys General, led by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, wrote Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to challenge a new rule providing access to abortions and abortion counseling at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 17, 2022
Passenger rail service on Mississippi Coast one step closer to reality
The rail service was halted in 2005 due to damage from Hurricane Katrina. Efforts to reinstate it have slowed over the years despite strong federal support. A recent letter from the CEO’s of Amtrack, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, and the Alabama State Port Authority to the Surface Transportation Board is giving renewed positivity to the…
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Frank Corder
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November 17, 2022
Entergy Mississippi customers to see increase in power bills
The PSC approved the company’s request to phase-in the increases caused by higher fuel costs nationwide. Every American has felt the cost of inflation on their pocketbooks over the past year, and most will soon feel it even more as winter sets in and heaters turn on across the country. Here in Mississippi, one of…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 17, 2022
Wicker, Klobuchar move to ease intercountry adoptions
Senators propose removing barriers to children finding loving homes. In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the “Voluntary Specialized Accreditation for Background Studies and Home Studies Act.” The legislation would help to remove barriers to intercountry adoption by increasing flexibility for adoption service providers and providing a new…
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Frank Corder
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November 17, 2022
Atmos Energy reminds Mississippians to unite to stop utility scammers
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week and Utility Scam Awareness Day. Customers should always beware of utility imposters. In recent years, utilities have seen an increase in reported scammers who are contacting customers seeking payments and personal and financial information to avoid service interruptions. Atmos Energy has joined Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to raise awareness…
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Frank Corder
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November 17, 2022
Marriage bill clears U.S. Senate procedural hurdle
Mississippi Senators Wicker, Hyde-Smith say the legislation is unnecessary and raise concerns over First Amendment rights, religious liberties for those who believe in traditional marriage. On Wednesday, 12 Republicans in the U.S. Senate crossed party lines to move the bill titled the “Respect for Marriage Act” forward to a final vote in the chamber. The…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 16, 2022
AG Fitch leads coalition to defend authority of states over national guard units
The coalition’s asserts in the brief that the federal government continues to “tip the scales” when it comes to their control, over state’s control, on things like the state National Guard units. Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch led a 11-state coalition to protect the Constitution’s checks and balances that guarantee both security and liberty. The states filed a…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 16, 2022
Commissioner Gipson announces launch of food assistance program with emphasis on local produce
The new food assistance program has an emphasis on teaming up local farmers and producers with underserved communities to provide healthier food options through food banks. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced the launch of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement. This partnership will link The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
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Clara Turnage
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May 14, 2026
Ole Miss study links teen depression with higher substance use rates
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Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
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May 14, 2026
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Mississippi heralded as the example for adopting, implementing education policies
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
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Frank Corder
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May 11, 2026
Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 14, 2026
Conformed to His image
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Marilyn Tinnin
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May 13, 2026
Pickenpaugh Pottery: A family business, not a factory
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 13, 2026
Knowing God
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Mike Ezell
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May 14, 2026
Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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May 13, 2026
Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
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