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July 31, 2017

Mississippi Rising Coalition protests #msflag down from Southern Legislative Conference

Flag protesters send message to southern legislators at Jones Park The Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), currently being held on the Mississippi Coast, was intended to begin with an opening reception Saturday delivering the festive sounds of laughter, good conversation, music and good food. However, it became disrupted with the sounds nearby of protest chants, battle…
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July 31, 2017

Central Transportation Commissioner Hall continues call for gas tax increase; #msleg not hearing it

Solution to transportation woes not easy Reeves, Bryant and House Speaker Philip Gunn all say they want to address the transportation issue, but cannot agree on a solution. For Hall, he told the Neshoba County fair attendees the solution is fairly simple. He said the tax on motor fuel “remains the fairest way to fund…