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By Wyatt Emmerich, READ MORE > 2,263 Reads
On Fri, 05/08/2020 - 06:26 PM

It’s time for AT&T to stop the legal foot dragging and let C Spire roll out their high speed network for the benefit of Mississippi.

Preserving the voice of the people

By Steve Wilson, READ MORE > 1,834 Reads
On Fri, 05/08/2020 - 06:23 PM

A collision between Gov. Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Legislature is looming over how to spend $1.25 billion in federal funds related to COVID-19.

The Legislature met today and needed only a few hours to approve an amendment to an existing bill to take away spending authority for most of the federal funds from the governor.

Covid -19 Walking in the Wilderness

By Glenn Mollette, READ MORE > 1,735 Reads
On Thu, 05/07/2020 - 01:21 PM

Most of America has been addled from our normal lifestyle. Today, we aren't for sure what normal is anymore. Covid-19 has been and is like a walk in a wilderness where we have never ventured before.

Oil industry has the virus

By Jack Ryan Enterprise Journal, READ MORE > 1,926 Reads
On Sun, 05/03/2020 - 11:07 PM

This is no surprise. Even before the virus forced much of the developed world’s economy to shut down, Saudi Arabia and Russia got tied up in a competition to dominate the oil market by pumping extra crude and riding out the inevitable lower prices. It took until this month for the two countries to slow down.

A Poor Time for a Primary

By Jack Ryan, READ MORE > 2,584 Reads
On Fri, 04/17/2020 - 04:51 PM

Many ordinary activities that people took for granted have been hit hard by the coronavirus. Working, dining at a restaurant, getting together with more than a handful of friends and watching TV sports come to mind.

Wicker Details Economic Relief for Mississippians

By Sen. Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 2,065 Reads
On Fri, 04/17/2020 - 04:50 PM

Federal Aid Is Now Available to Mississippi Workers, Businesses

Mississippi Residents Step Up to Help Each Other in Time of Need

By Sen. Roger Wicker, READ MORE > 1,218 Reads
On Wed, 04/15/2020 - 11:34 AM

In the midst of an unprecedented global health and economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Mississippians from all walks of life have stepped up to meet the needs of our neighbors and communities. Each act, large and small, reminds us that we are all in this together.

Healthcare - this feeling has to change

By Dr. Glenn Mollette, READ MORE > 1,509 Reads
On Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:05 AM

Americans need options for healthcare and every American needs healthcare. Too many Americans are walking around hoping they don't have to go the hospital. A friend recently said to me, "I don't have health insurance. I feel like I'm hopeless if I have to go to the hospital."

Weinstein, Sanders, Trump, Pleasing People?

By Glenn Mollette, READ MORE > 1,554 Reads
On Tue, 03/10/2020 - 02:30 PM

Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Donald Trump and all the candidates want to please enough of the American people to win. When it comes time for Americans to vote, a candidate wants to please the majority of the people, but most especially a majority of the electoral college.

Bloomberg in Mississippi

By Charlie Smith, READ MORE > 1,827 Reads
On Tue, 03/03/2020 - 03:08 PM

Mississippi normally doesn’t get much attention during presidential elections because it’s virtually guaranteed to go to the Republican nominee. The last Democrat to carry the Magnolia State was Jimmy Carter in 1976, and since then the state has only continued to shift further to the right.

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