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AG candidate Andy Taggart’s stance on state flag could be litmus test for GOP
Andy Taggart recently was sitting at a Jackson eatery explaining to a news reporter why he was running…
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Opinion: Jeb Bush’s influence critical to new Mississippi career, tech certification law
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush may have been a failure as a presidential candidate in 2016, but he’s…
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Opinion: Supervisor found to be felon must repay illegally gained salary
For more than 40 years, Holmes County politico Eddie Carthan has played the racial victimization card. He has…
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Opinion: State budget situation improving, should help some in state elections
Mississippi is enjoying more robust tax collections in the current budget year than in the last one, which…
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Surprise call from inmate leads to prison reform investigation
This article was produced in partnership with the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, which is a member of…
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Opinion: Holding students to higher standards beneficial, but only if good foundation is set
Mississippi has made it more challenging for its students to advance to fourth-grade. Since 2015, the state’s third-grade…
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Opinion: Public service commissioners may decide future of Mississippi Power Co.
Public Service Commissioner is the hardest job that few people are thinking about in Mississippi’s crowded election year.…
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Opinion: State auditor asks good questions on education funding
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is not afraid to ruffle feathers when it comes to protecting taxpayer dollars.…
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Opinion: Math error – whether accidental or on purpose – reflects poorly on state education leaders
The mathematically challenged Mississippi Department of Education has done it once again. It has created some heartburn by…
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Opinion: Closure of Fred’s stores temporary blow, but may be long-term opportunity
The news that Fred’s will close two stores in Columbus by the end of May has alarmed long-time…