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July 21, 2020
“Mississippi’s CIO” Craig Orgeron announces retirement, Michele Blocker named interim Executive Director
Dr. Craig Orgeron, MS Department of Information Technology Services Executive Director, announced today his upcoming retirement from the agency effective August 7, 2020. Dr. Orgeron began his service at ITS in 1997 following distinguished service in the United States Air Force as a Communications-Computer Systems Officer, receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal and the National…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 21, 2020
NFIB reports businesses becoming more optimistic as states reopen
As states begin to reopen after the COVID-19 closures, it seems that businesses are beginning to be more optimistic, specifically when it comes to keeping their doors open. The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with 8 of the 10 components improving and only two declining. “Small businesses are navigating…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 21, 2020
Specialty paper products company to open distribution center in Marshall County
Specialty paper products company IG Design Group Americas, Inc. is locating distribution operations in Marshall County. IG Design Group and an affiliate of Panattoni Development Company together are investing a total of $49 million in the project, which will create 35 jobs. “The state of Mississippi is proud to welcome IG Design Group as our newest business partner and the newest member of…
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Banks Ask Consumers to Deposit, Use Spare Change Due to Coin Shortage
Time to empty out the piggy banks to help small businesses. Mississippi banks are asking consumers to deposit their spare change at their local bank or coin-cashing machines as the pandemic-related shutdowns has created a coin shortage. When COVID-19 restrictions went into place, establishments like retail shops, school cafeterias, and laundromats—the typical places where coin…
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July 17, 2020
PRESLEY: Wicker’s Broadband Proposal Protects Funds and Speeds Up Expansion
Regrettably, it’s a rare thing these day for the member of one political party to brag on a member of the other political party. But, I have always believed that credit should be given for good public policy regardless of the author’s political party. That’s why this populist, FDR, New Deal Democrat wants to thank…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 17, 2020
Mississippi Choctaws Offering Wi-Fi Access in all Tribal Schools
In an effort to provide better access to technology for its students, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is now offering Wi-Fi at all Tribal school locations. This includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school on Tribal lands. The Tribe utilized CARES Act funding to complete the project. “Our overriding commitment…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 13, 2020
USDA Accepting Applications for Mississippi Hemp Production Licenses
The Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725) was signed into law on June 29, 2020. This act legalized the cultivation of hemp under a state plan to be created and implemented by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. Although the act allowed for a state hemp cultivation program, the necessary funding to implement the…
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Frank Corder
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July 13, 2020
Interim Director Rounsaville discusses MDA operations with YP
In his first interview as the Interim Director of the Mississippi Development Authority, John Rounsaville talks with Y’all Politics to discuss operations, economic development, the impact of COVID-19 and the disbursement of CARES Act funds, and more. Watch the full interview below.
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 10, 2020
MS Dept. of Revenue issues Temporary Suspension of ABC alcohol orders
The Mississippi ABC has experienced unprecedented growth in its liquor orders over the last four months, the Mississippi Department of Revenues said Friday in a release. “We are experiencing a 29% increase in case sales. We have shipped over 1,330,000 cases of wine and spirits in the last 4 months. This has resulted in orders…
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Frank Corder
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July 10, 2020
Do businesses have to accept cash during COVID-19?
State Senator Chad McMahan’s recent Facebook post on businesses not accepting cash for payments during the COVID-19 pandemic has been shared over 18,000 times and has received over 2,100 likes since Wednesday. The Mississippi state senator from District 6 wrote the post after he says several people reached out to him about the issue of…
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2020
First U.S. Google Operations Center locating in Southaven, Mississippi
Today, Google announced that it will be opening its first U.S. Google Operations Center in Southaven, Mississippi. The Operations Center will provide customer and operations support to Google’s customers and users around the world. “This Google Operations Center represents a critical investment for the company and we look forward to being an active member of…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 7, 2020
Hyde-Smith urges House to pass bill to help non-profits during COVID-19
With Senate passage of legislation to help nonprofit groups remain financially viable during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged consideration and passage of the bill by the House of Representatives. Prior to the Fourth of July break, the Senate passed the Protecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow Strain Act (S.4209). Hyde-Smith is an…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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