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August 16, 2021
TN Governor Bill Lee signs order that allows K12 parents to opt out of mask mandates
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee this afternoon signed an executive order that allows for parents of K12 students in the Volunteer State to opt out of mask mandates imposed by local school districts. No one cares more about the health & well-being of a child than a parent. I am signing an EO today that allows…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 16, 2021
As state reaches 7,839 COVID-19 cases, UMMC opens second field hospital in parking garages
The health care system in Mississippi is receiving reinforcements through a request to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) by M.S. Department of Health. Today the Mississippi Department of Health is reporting a three day tally of 7,839 more cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, 52 deaths, and 170 ongoing outbreaks in…
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August 16, 2021
Mississippi ACLU threatens State Senator Joel Carter over official Facebook page
The ACLU of Mississippi on behalf of a Madison County resident sent a demand letter to State Senator Joel Carter from the Gulf Coast over banning an individual from commenting on his official Facebook page. The incident, according to Carter, occurred when the Madison County resident, regularly and aggressively commented on Carter’s official page. Carter…
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Frank Corder
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August 16, 2021
Waste Management creating 330 new, in-state customer experience jobs
Company expanding operations in Tupelo. Waste Management, the leading provider of comprehensive waste management in North America, is adding 330 remote workplace opportunities in Mississippi. WM will invest approximately $660,000 in the project, or $2,000 per job, for equipment and workstations, which will enable employees to work from a remote location. “Waste Management is a top company to work for, as evidenced by…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 16, 2021
Mayor Lumumba issues executive order amending COVID-19 guidelines for city employees
Anyone employed by the city of Jackson will be working under new restrictions today. The mayor signed the executive order on Wednesday, requiring all City workers to produce proof by Aug. 31 of receiving at least one vaccine dose or a negative COVID-19 test result once a week at their own cost. Face coverings must also be…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 16, 2021
Population shifts in Mississippi will result in gain, loss of legislative seats
Mississippi showed a decrease of 6,000 residents but some cities showed significant gains as populations shifted. Mississippi lawmakers will soon face the reality of redrawing district lines after the 2020 Census. The Joint Legislative Redistricting Committee is currently holding hearings across the state to gather input from the public regarding the way this will be…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 16, 2021
Southern United States Trade Association Announces 2022 Programs are Now Open
The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) has announced the 2022 program year is now open. Companies can login to their account to re-certify and update their information to register for 2022 Global Events and submit their marketing export strategy for the 50% CostShare program. By submitting applications this fall, Mississippi companies have the opportunity…
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Frank Corder
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August 16, 2021
Wicker, Guest comment on Taliban’s rise in Afghanistan
Images emerging from the country show a frightened people trying to flee. As the Taliban assumes control of Afghanistan, some Mississippi leaders are commenting on the situation as it devolves following the Biden Administration’s rapid drawdown of U.S. troops in the region. Here’s what they are saying: Senator Roger Wicker “What we are seeing unfold…
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Sarah Ulmer
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August 16, 2021
MDA Executive Director steps down, search for replacement begins immediately
MDA Director John Rounsaville is stepping down effective August 31, 2021. A search for his replacement will begin immediately. “Under John’s leadership, MDA administered $160 million in COVID-19 recovery funds to assist businesses, renters, healthcare providers, schools, and childcare centers. Under John’s direction, MDA increased the average annual capital investment into Mississippi in 2020 to…
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Magnolia Tribune
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August 16, 2021
YP Daily Roundup 8/16/21
Stay up-to-date on what’s in the news with the Y’all Politics Daily Roundup. YP – Gov. Reeves holds press conference on surge in COVID-19 numbers in Mississippi Gov. Reeves gave an endorsement of the vaccine and says that they are safe and effective. He encourages people to get vaccinated and talk to doctors about vaccine…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 13, 2021
Gov. Reeves holds press conference on surge in COVID-19 numbers in Mississippi
Gov. Reeves discusses healthcare reinforcement efforts, booster doses, expanding access to monoclonal treatment, and updated numbers. Today the MSDH is reporting 5,023 more cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, 31 deaths, and 166 ongoing outbreaks in long-term care facilities. Today MSDH is reporting 5,023 more cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi, 31 deaths, and 166 ongoing outbreaks in long-term…
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Anne Summerhays
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August 13, 2021
Wicker, Hyde-Smith announce $1.8M award for Mississippi fire departments
More than $1.8 million is awarded for eight fire safety improvement projects in Mississippi. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program will be awarded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in collaboration with the U.S. Fire Administration. The AFG program is a fire safety grants fund that provides critically needed…
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Frank Corder
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August 21, 2025
Mississippi agriculture, energy officials support USDA’s rollback of solar subsidies on prime farmland
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Education makes two stops in Oxford
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Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
, Michael Sisak, Associated Press
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August 21, 2025
Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump
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Lynne Jeter
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center project marks major milestone
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Lynne Jeter
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August 12, 2025
CoBuilders 2025 Launch Day: Mississippi’s innovation ecosystem takes center stage
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Daniel Tyson
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August 11, 2025
What is Mississippi’s pitch to corporations looking to invest in the Magnolia State?
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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August 21, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Tom’s Fried Pies
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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August 21, 2025
A throne forever
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Robbie Faulk, Associated Press
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August 20, 2025
Mississippi State working to bounce back from rough first season under Jeff Lebby
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Sid Salter
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August 20, 2025
Natchez’s Greg Iles saved his best writing for his reflective “Natchez Burning” trilogy
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Philip Wegmann
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August 19, 2025
Trump vows Social Security will thrive for another ‘90 years’
Opinion
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Josh Appel
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August 18, 2025
C.S. Lewis in the Age of Bleakness
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