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Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says Mississippi is on the cutting-edge of defense innovation and calls on his colleagues to invest in innovative defense manufacturers.
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Vandals damaged several grave sites at the Liberty Chapel Cemetery in recent days. The historic cemetery dates from the 18th century and is located on Rock Port Road in the Liberty Chapel Community.
The offenders overturned grave monuments and dug holes under or around the monuments. They appeared to target older graves and possibly used metal detectors in search of treasure or artifacts.
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2 months 1 week ago
Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
We would be wise to consider John the Baptist’s words in John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Less of ourselves and more Jesus – the key to truly abundant life.
In February of 2023 a revival broke out on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. It was preceded by lots of prayer and the quiet desperation of spiritual need; it was followed by a wave of national exposure and media commentary.
By Matt Friedeman - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 1 week ago
Robert St. John says he’s spent a lot of money over the years trying to become a better businessman and a better leader. None of it came close to what his grandmother did.
Before the restaurants, before the trips, before any of it — there was my grandmother’s table.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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2 months 1 week ago
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
In Mississippi
1. Pascagoula expands smoking restrictions to include cannabis, vaping
The City of Pascagoula updated its anti-smoking ordinance this week to include the use of cannabis and vaping as forms of smoking.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
Several recent actions that haven’t gone President Trump’s way prove his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, was right on the money when she said last year that her boss has “an alcoholic’s personality,” and believes he can do anything he wants.
This gets Trump in trouble when he doesn’t pay attention to the boundaries of the law, or makes decisions without thinking about what might happen if things don’t go as expected.
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This is the second in a series celebrating the culture bearers in our state. These are the painters, planners, policymakers, and patrons who diligently and passionately work to protect, preserve, and raise the cultural aspects that define a community.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
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State Senator Angela Turner-Ford attempted to include diapers in the state’s Second Amendment Sales Tax holiday, saying it would benefit “multiple demographics.”
A Senate debate Tuesday about exempting retail sales of firearm safes during the annual Mississippi Second Amendment Sales Tax Weekend holiday ended up being more about diapers.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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Only 9 of the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board’s 15 recommended projects made the final list of 19 approved by lawmakers. See what made the cut.
Lawmakers have agreed on $41.1 million in spending from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. The funds are part of the BP Oil Spill settlement received by the state of Mississippi.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Hunter Estes:
The law enforcement surge helps make North Mississippi safer by getting criminals off the streets before they can ever even get to the Magnolia State.
President Trump was in Memphis last week and not just to celebrate Elvis and visit Graceland, which he also did.
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More than $1.4 million is slated for the salaries of 31 new state troopers across the Magnolia State while the Capitol Police look to hire 10 new officers.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget bill is headed to the governor after the Legislature passed the agency’s appropriation Sunday night.
According to the budget worksheet provided to lawmakers, $167 million of the agency’s funding is coming from the state’s General Fund. The agreed upon conference report includes hiring more than three dozen new employees.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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You can discover it for yourself, right on Main Street in Fulton. Chances are, you’ll carry a little piece of it with you when you leave.
There’s something about a good small-town shop in Mississippi that you can’t manufacture.
You can’t fake the feeling or stage the charm, and you can’t rush what unfolds with time.
In downtown Fulton, Porch Swing Pickings is one of those places that feels like it grew exactly the way it was supposed to.
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The project is bringing a mix of residential, hospitality, retail, and public spaces designed to create a vibrant, walkable destination along the Mississippi Coast city’s waterfront corridor.
Developers and city leaders recently broke ground on a $105 million Gulfport Town Center development on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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2 months 2 weeks ago
The purpose for the reimbursement plan is to enhance the medical readiness of and retain qualified personnel in the Mississippi National Guard.
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) took to social media Monday to mark the passage of SB 2018, a measure that reimburses active members of the Mississippi National Guard for the cost of premiums for TRICARE Reserve Select health care plans.
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“I am disappointed, but this is the second year we’ve [the Senate] advanced this legislation; sometimes it takes years to get things done,” said State Senator Rod Hickman (D), the bill’s author.
A bill to test Mississippi inmates for dyslexia died on the legislative calendar Friday, the second year the legislation failed to advance to the governor’s desk.
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State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing financial hardships.
Rural hospitals could see donations coming their way after the Mississippi Senate passed a conference report Monday morning, giving tax breaks to donors.
The bill, which also passed the House of Representative, now heads to the desk of Governor Tate Reeves (R).
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Secretary of State Michael Watson’s statewide name ID and his $2.5 million cash on hand make him the immediate frontrunner for the seat.
Two-term Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) walked into the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula Tuesday morning and announced he is running for Lieutenant Governor in the 2027 statewide elections. Applause and cheers arose from the hometown crowd filled with family, friends, local government officials and media.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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The federal government will place a one-time contribution of $1,000 into an account for Americans born between 2025 through 2028. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said the accounts are a game changer for the upcoming generation.
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R) was in Jackson on Tuesday explaining the benefits of a federal program that encourages parents to start savings accounts for their newborns to ensure a brighter tomorrow.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Senate Armed Services Chairman said Tuesday that Iran has been the worst actor on the world stage when it comes to state-sponsored terrorism that the world has ever seen.
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Tuesday was a “very consequential day” in the conflict of Iran, when asked about President Donald Trump’s deadline for the country to accept terms for a cease-fire.
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