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Frank Corder
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January 17, 2020
MDOT designates first lottery proceeds for pavement restoration
The Mississippi Transportation Commission this week designated the first $30 million of lottery proceeds for pavement restoration projects. The commission, which oversees the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), adopted the policy to guide MDOT in anticipation of revenue from the Alyce G. Clark Mississippi Lottery Law. “The first $30 million in lottery proceeds will be…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
The issue of legislators double dipping from PERS coming to a head
The confusion still continues for some lawmakers after a recent decision by PERS regarding legislative service and retirement benefits. Back in December, the Public Employees Retirement System made the policy modification that lawmakers could draw on retirement while serving in the legislature. The decision was made in good faith that the IRS would soon sign…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Nationwide Search for New MDOC Commissioner
Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced a group of diverse, experienced Mississippians to help in the mission of finding a new leader for the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). Holding a press conference in the Governor’s press briefing room, Governor Reeves was joined by the group, led by Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., that will assist…
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Frank Corder
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January 16, 2020
Mississippi 2020 Presidential Primary Candidates Set
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office released its 2020 candidate qualifying list this week. Among those were the Presidential Primary candidates Mississippians will see on their ballot in seven weeks. Party primaries are March 10th, with a runoff date of March 31st if necessary. Mississippi Republicans will have three names on their ballot seeking the…
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Frank Corder
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January 16, 2020
Mississippi’s Graduation Rate Exceeds National Average
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) released today the high school graduation rates for the 2018-19 school year, which show the state’s graduation rate has hit an all-time high of 85%, higher than the most recent national graduation rate. The 2019 national graduation rate is expected to be released later this month. The graduation rate…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 16, 2020
Lawmakers comment on passage of USMCA Trade Pact
Lawmakers like Senator Wicker, Hyde-Smith and Commissioner Gipson, commented on the passage of the USMCA, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Passing this agreement is a huge win for our nation’s businesses, workers, and farmers,” Wicker said. “Ratifying the USMCA paves the way for free and fair trade with our neighbors, supporting tens of billions of dollars…
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Frank Corder
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January 16, 2020
Is north MS ready for a congressional candidate in the mold of Bernie/AOC?
Antonia Eliason is doing something no other Democratic candidate has done in Mississippi… she’s unabashedly running as a self-described Democratic Socialist. The term “Democratic Socialist” has become trendy among progressives in the wake of Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ pronouncement during his presidential campaigns and the election of New York’s Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (or AOC,…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 16, 2020
PEER Committee Releases Report on Mississippi’s Pre-Kindergarten Program
The Mississippi Legislative PEER Committee is releasing its report titled 2019 Report on the Early Learning Collaborative Act of 2013: An Evaluation of the Operation and Effectiveness of the Program. MISS. CODE ANN. Section 37-21-51 (1972) requires the PEER Committee to review the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) prekindergarten program annual reports and submit an…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 16, 2020
YP Daily Roundup 1/16/20
WJTV – Senate panel OKs last bit of teach pay for current year WCBI – Bill calls for no Mid-Year cuts to MAEP Mississippi currently has a surplus in its Rainy Day Fund. If that money runs out, one lawmaker [State Sen. David Jordan] wants to make sure education is not impacted. Senate Bill 2046…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
MDAC Conducting Agriculture Workforce Development Needs Assessment
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is seeking input from the agriculture industry and agriculture-related job employers concerning workforce needs. Through its Agriculture Workforce Development Initiative, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is conducting a needs assessment survey designed to help better understand, develop…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 16, 2020
MELA urges lawmakers to focus on early childhood development efforts during Session
The Mississippi Early Learning Alliance met at the Capitol on Wednesday to highlight the importance of early childhood development in the state. Kicking off the press conference was Angela Bass, the Executive Director of MELA. She spoke of the alliances mission to ensure positive outcomes for children and bring more awareness to early childhood influence.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 15, 2020
Ag Commissioner Gipson Applauds Signing of Phase One Trade Agreement with China
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson applauds President Donald J. Trump for signing Phase One of the Economic and Trade Agreement with China today. This historic agreement is a significant step in achieving fair and balanced trade and will further open China’s food and agriculture market to American products. “I applaud President Trump’s persistence…
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 15, 2026
Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
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Joshua Rollo
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May 15, 2026
From Mississippi to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey to USS Greeneville
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Daniel Tyson
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May 15, 2026
Judge blocks release of discovery materials in Jackson bribery case against Owens, Lumumba, Banks
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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
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Eric Olson, Associated Press
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May 15, 2026
These guys don’t just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 15, 2026
Hope through the silence
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Alistair Begg
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May 14, 2026
Conformed to His image
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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
Opinion
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Trey Dellinger
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May 11, 2026
New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women
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