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Sarah Ulmer
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April 17, 2019
Mayor Flaggs welcomed by President Trump to speak on Opportunity Zone in Vicksburg
Mayor of Vicksburg, George Flaggs, Jr. was introduced by President Donald J. Trump to speak on how Opportunity Zones are affecting the city, while at the White House on Wednesday. “Here with us today is the Mayor of Vicksburg, George Flaggs, who over the last year has worked with private investors to create better jobs…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 17, 2019
OP-ED: FCC must address broadband coverage map
By: Sam Britton According to the Federal Communications Commission, 72 percent of Mississippians have access to broadband. After a month on the road visiting 27 counties in the Southern District last fall, I can tell you that number drastically overstates broadband availability here in Mississippi. Our recent road trip along with other data and experiences…
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Courtney Ingle
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April 17, 2019
Auditor’s report concludes outside classroom spending cost Mississippi teachers an $11,000 pay raise over last decade
A study conducted by the State Auditor’s Office has revealed that outside-the-classroom spending has deprived teachers of what could be an $11,000 pay raise. The study, published by the Auditor on April 15th, shows that with fewer students and fewer teachers, outside-the-classroom spending has ballooned nearly $300 million in the last decade. Education Report 2019…
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 17, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 4/17/19
WLOX – Governor Bryant signs teacher pay raise bill A $1,500 pay raise will cost the state budget more than $75 million according to figures previously provided. Lawmakers could increase spending of state revenue next year by $200 million this year’s original budget. Governor Bryant said in a Facebook post, “Good teachers can change the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 17, 2019
SALTER: Education, healthcare, roads and taxes, as usual, will dominate 2019 elections
By: Sid Salter My active observations of Mississippi statewide elections stretch back to the 1970s and what remains fascinating to me is how little the issues have changed since those days. When flamboyant Democrat Cliff Finch and moderate Republican Gil Carmichael squared off in 1975, Finch used a black lunch box to symbolize his slogan…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 17, 2019
Workforce development gaining traction among business leaders and lawmakers
When it comes to workforce development, the state of Mississippi is utilizing multiple resources in order to create a more transparent and coordinated program for individuals who want to enter the workforce. Just this year, two workforce development summits have been hosted by top Mississippi officials. In January, Governor Phil Bryant hosted over 600 businesses…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 16, 2019
Hyde-Smith Supports Tighter USDA SNAP Work Requirements; New Rule Seeks to End Waiver Abuse by States
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today outlined her support for a proposed rule change that would encourage able-bodied individuals to find gainful work and reduce their dependence on federal assistance. Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently issued a formal comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Able-bodied…
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Courtney Ingle
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April 16, 2019
US District Judge Carlton Reeves calls out Trump – urges other judges to “defend our bench”
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves in Jackson has gained national attention for speaking out against President Donald Trump and calling on other judges to “defend” the bench. In a speech, Reeves compared some of Trump’s tactics to that of segregationists and the KKK–a move that breaks the norm for sitting judges. Reeves delivered the speech…
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Magnolia Tribune
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April 16, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 4/16/19
WLOX / WLBT – Legal opinion could have ‘devastating consequences’ for Mississippi lottery A federal legal opinion is putting every state lottery in jeopardy. But until there’s official guidance, it’s business as usual for Mississippi’s lottery corporation. The Department of Justice is reconsidering what types of gambling the federal Wire Act applies to. But why?…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 15, 2019
Baker: I’ll take the Heartbeat Bill National
Today, conservative, Republican candidate for Mississippi Attorney General Mark Baker vowed to take the fight for Mississippi’s “Heartbeat Bill,” all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed. “This is a common sense bill that prohibits abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected,” Baker said. “Mississippians overwhelmingly support it, and most Americans support protecting…
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Courtney Ingle
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April 15, 2019
MARPAC endorses Tate Reeves for Governor
Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (MARPAC), the political arm of the state association, announces its endorsement of Tate Reeves for Governor of Mississippi. Mississippi’s REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® working to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment. MARPAC…
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Sarah Ulmer
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April 15, 2019
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) doubles down and stands by Rep. Ilhan Omar’s 9/11 comments
Over the weekend Congressman Bennie Thompson tweeted the words #IStandWithIlhan. The hashtag has been seen on social media ever since House Representative Ilhan Omar from Minnesota was sworn into Congress this year. #IStandWithIlhan pic.twitter.com/8rlom6dJzL — Bennie G. Thompson (@BennieGThompson) April 14, 2019 The hashtag came in response to a tweet by President Trump containing an…
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June 22, 2025
US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump describes as “very successful attack”
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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June 20, 2025
Supreme Court work goes on with 10 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship
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Jeremy Pittari
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June 20, 2025
Mississippi K-12, higher education boards adopt policy to handle DEI complaints
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Magnolia Tribune
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June 17, 2025
Balch & Bingham’s Hoffmann appointed Honorary Consul of Belgium for Mississippi and Alabama
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Bernard Condon, Associated Press
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June 16, 2025
The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company
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Lynne Jeter
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June 15, 2025
Will Bradham expands business his father needed
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Jim Beaugez
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June 22, 2025
Novelist Michael Farris Smith returns with ‘Lay Down Your Armor,’ new album
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Matt Friedeman
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June 22, 2025
The glue that holds people together
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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June 22, 2025
A mournful list of honors
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Sid Salter
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June 18, 2025
Mississippi was once the scene 62 years ago of a federalized National Guard at Ole Miss
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Kelley Williams
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June 17, 2025
Georgia’s PSC is in the game on data centers, Mississippi’s has been benched
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Kimberly Ross
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June 17, 2025
Perceived hypocrisy does not an excuse make for violent mob-driven riots
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