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Sarah Ulmer
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November 20, 2019
SALTER: Speaker McCoy’s record in the state House is one of vision, pragmatism and progress
By: Sid Salter Mississippi House Speaker William J. “Billy” McCoy was a second-generation state lawmaker, a college-educated vocational agriculture teacher, a Farmers Home Administration loan officer and briefly an auditor for the state – and yes, he was a farmer and one of his family’s successful cash crops was red wiggler worms. McCoy’s detractors and…
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November 19, 2019
Obama robocall stemmed from last minute Hood campaign reaction to Trump visit
In a Mississippi Today interview with Jim Hood campaign lead strategist Michael Rejebian, after taking his frustration out on “right wing bloggers” who accurately broke the story about the Hood campaign commissioning a robocall from Barack Obama on the eve of the election, he delved more into the decision making process of that campaign initiative.…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 19, 2019
Bradley Lum takes on the mission at MPIC
Bradley Lum is the newest CEO for the Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation. Lum said he felt drawn to the organization for the chance to develop more programs and reduce recidivism among incarcerated Mississippians. Lum plans to shift the focus back to the corporations’ original ‘mission’ since taking the office. The Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation is…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 19, 2019
Palazzo Cosponsors Legislation to Establish Coastal Climate Centers of Excellence
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) has signed on as one of the first cosponsors of Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s bipartisan legislation to allow the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish National Centers of Excellence at coastal institutions of higher education. The Coastal Resilience Research and Education Act provides NOAA the authority to designate public universities and…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 19, 2019
An exploratory committee for US Senate?
Though it’s a little unusual in the Mississippi political landscape, a Federal Election Committee (FEC) sanctioned exploratory committee for federal office is a recognized construct. Josh Randle, whose experience includes a brief stint as President of the Miss America organization, has launched such a committee to determine whether or not to pursue a run for…
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 19, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 11/19/19
WLOX – Lawmaker wants Fair Pay to Play bill introduced next session One Mississippi lawmaker would like to see the state’s college athletes get paid for the use of their name, likeness and image sooner rather than later. Sen. Joel Carter saw California pass their version of a similar bill – the Fair Pay to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 18, 2019
Governor Elect Reeves announces web portal for jobs with new administration
Monday Governor Elect Tate Reeves announced a new web portal being launched for individuals interested in jobs with the new administration on all levels. Reeves said since the election he has been focused on what areas to tackle to continue moving the state forward, but is now shifting some focus to necessary staffing. The website…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 18, 2019
General-Elect Fitch Joins Trump Administration’s Regulatory Reform Revolution
Today, Attorney General-Elect Lynn Fitch joined Vice President Mike Pence and a bipartisan group of state and local leaders from across the nation on a conference call to kick off the White House’s Governor’s Initiative on Regulatory Innovation. General-Elect Fitch was invited to be one of about 100 Champions of regulatory reform because of her record…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 18, 2019
Mississippi Outpaces Southern States in Outside-the-Classroom Spending
Mississippi spent a higher percentage of public education money outside the classroom and on administrative expenditures than almost every other state in the South in the last 10 years according to a new report released today by State Auditor Shad White. The report also shows Mississippi spent a smaller portion of money inside the classroom…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 18, 2019
Amazon locating second Mississippi fulfillment center in DeSoto County, creating 500 new full-time jobs
Amazon is locating its second Mississippi fulfillment center in Olive Branch. The company will create 500 new full-time jobs at the facility. “Amazon’s decision to locate a second consumer goods fulfillment center in North Mississippi is a tremendous milestone for DeSoto County and our entire state,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “This announcement serves as a…
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 18, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 11/18/19
CLARION LEDGER – Will Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith face a serious primary challenge? Justin Brasell, an official with the Hyde-Smith reelection campaign, said she is “ready for any challenge.” “Sen. Hyde Smith is doing a terrific job for Mississippi, she’s very popular with Republican primary voters, and she is well organized across the state having just…
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 15, 2019
YP Daily Roundup 11/15/19
CLARION LEDGER – Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith faces backlash for blocking expanded background checks on gun sales At the same time Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith blocked a bill Thursday morning that would have expanded background checks on firearm purchases, news was unfolding about a deadly school shooting in California. The House passed the bill in February, 240-190,…
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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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