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Lawmakers gathered Wednesday at the State Capitol to unveil a portrait of former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn, the first Republican to hold the post since Reconstruction, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons, a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Mississippi’s judicial districts, is also involved in negotiations to redraw the state’s Supreme Court map, creating a legal conflict.
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Democrats criticize FEMA associate administrator Gregg Phillips over his controversial statements and claims, questioning his qualifications amid ongoing agency concerns.
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A proposed Mississippi law would create a presumption of equal custody in divorces, supporters say it helps fathers, while critics warn it could harm low-income women and abuse survivors, Mississippi Today reported.
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A portrait of former House Speaker Philip Gunn was unveiled March 25 at the Mississippi State Capitol and will hang in the entrance to the House chamber, Mississippi Today reported.
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The No. 6 Bulldogs defeated Southern Miss in a seven-inning game, scoring early and often to secure a decisive victory. The win marks a key revenge for Mississippi State after an earlier loss to the Golden Eagles.
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Robbie Faulk announced Wednesday on The Rumblings that he will leave Thunder & Lightning at the end of the week. The episode kept its usual humor but took a different tone after the announcement.
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A Gallup survey shows only 28% of Americans believe it is a good time to find a quality job, marking a sharp decline from previous years amid a sluggish hiring market.
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The Mississippi Senate sent the SHIELD Act to Governor Tate Reeves, aiming to verify voters’ U.S. citizenship through federal databases. Democrats oppose the measure, calling it a poll tax.
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A bill to put the state-owned 211,000-square-foot Alcohol Beverage Control warehouse in Madison up for sale is headed to a legislative conference committee and could proceed after the governor signs off, lawmakers and local officials said.
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