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(Aug. 31) Lieutenant Governor attends volunteer appreciation event.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 30) September is Fire Safety Month.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 28) State legislature praised for outlawing "spice."  (Read More...)

(Aug. 27) Biofuel manufacturer coming to Mississippi.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 27) Childers touts the importance of quality education.  (Read More...)

(Aug.26) Mayo:  Bailouts are a scary topic.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 25) Governor reacts to coastal shipbuilding layoffs.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 25) Flowers promotes the need for oil jobs in Mississippi.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 25) Governor extends legislative session.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 25) Mayo pleads case for state mental hospital assistance.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 22) Flowers expresses thanks to everyone who make the Olive Branch hospital dream come true.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 20) Mayo: Thank you for all the Alzheimers stories.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 19) Childers: Protecting senior citizens.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 18) Alzheimers can strike anyone.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 18) MDEQ searching for submerged oil in Mississippi Gulf. (Read More....)

(Aug. 14) Political parties split on issue of same-sex marriages.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 13) Mayo discusses return trip to Gulf Coast region.  (Read More...)

(Aug.13) Flowers urges President to resume off-shore oil drilling.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 11) Childers:  Education leads to jobs.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 6) Cochran praises accomplishments of former classmate Weatherly.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 4) Childers:  Serving those who serve.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 2) Invite Colonel Reb to your next event.  (Read More...)

(Aug. 2) Mayo reviews "Matterhorn."  (Read More...)

(Aug. 2) Poll:  Rangel guilty of ethics violations.  (Read More...)

(July 30) Mayo:  Americans take, then pay.  (Read More...)

(July 29) Not all aliens come from Mexico.  (Read More...)

(July 29) Mayo:  It won't be long before Mississippi starts discussing immigration bill.  (Read More...)

(July 27) Gulf oil spill has negative impact on Mississippians' economic outlook.  (Read More...)

(July 27) Mayo sides with Governor over casino on Mississippi Indian land.  (Read More...)

(July 23) Veterinarians encouraged to practice in rural areas.  (Read More...)

(July 23) Childers: First-time homebuyers' tax credit extension.  (Read More...)

(July 23) Mississippi Senators push for shallow water drilling to resume.  (Read More...)

(July 21) Churches should take advantage of electronic media.  (Read More...)

(July 17) Ole Miss investigated for grave robbing?  (Read More...)

(July 17) Mayo praises Ole Miss "diggers."  (Read More...)

(July 17) Mayo provides update on Gulf oil spill.  (Read More...)

(July 16) Childers: Finding ways to uplift Mississippi's rural communities.  (Read More...)

(July 16) Mayo reflects on possible fraud in oil spill recovery.  (Read More...)

(July 16) Cochran: New bill will create more financial uncertainty.  (Read More...)

(July 14) Mayo:  Frustration on the Coast.  (Read More...)

(July 11) Mayo praises dedication of state employees.  (Read More...)

(July 8) Local legislator "outed" by grandchildren.  (Read More...)

(July 6) What is HealthCare.gov?  (Read More....)

(July 4) Congressman recalls July 4th in Vietnam.  (Read More...)

(July 3) Mayo: Officials not utilizing available help in oil spill cleanup.  (Read More...)

(July 2) Mississippi Sound closed due to oil spill.  (Read More....)

(July 2) Tax breaks suggested for Gulf Coast residents.  (Read More...)

(July 1) Mayo: What will BP do with all those tar balls?  (Read More...)

(July 1) Childers provides information for residents affected by oil spill.  (Read More...)

(June 30) Merle Flowers wishes constituents a happy holiday.  (Read More...)

(June 30) Mayo praises step-daughter for her devotion to the Gulf Coast.  (Read More...)

(June 29) Colonel Reb supporters urged to bring back beloved mascot.  (Read More...)

(June 29) Mayo points to the straw that broke the camel's back.  (Read More...)

(June 28) Poll: Less on Michael Jackson's death anniversary and more on Gulf oil spill.  (Read More...)

(June 28) Should Ole Miss become Lions or Horses or Mojo or Blues Musician or Titans or Riverboat Pilots or something else? (Read More...)

(June 25) Mayo's had enough of big business promises.  (Read More...)

(June 25) Mayo:  Ask politicians where they stand on giving DEQ $$$ to monitor polluters.  (Read More...)

(June 22) Hood:  Oil companies seek "friendly forum" for lawsuits.  (Read More...)

(June 22) Cochran cautiously optimistic about judge's ruling to lift ban on Gulf drilling.  (Read More...)

(June 20) Mayo releases update on oil spill.  (Read More...)

(June 19) Mayo offers final thoughts on oil recovery efforts.  (Read More...)

(June 19) Mayo visits BP's Mobile operations headquarters.  (Read More...)

(June 19) Opinion: Obama's oil spill speech ranks lowest of all his addresses.  (Read More...)

(June 17) Mayo shares impressions, photos of oil spill flight.  (Read More...)

(June 16) Ole Miss mascot selection committee e-mail addresses released.  (Read More...)

(June 16) Mayo to take aerial tour of Gulf Coast.  (Read More...)

(June 16) Troop disruption could occur if U. S. Senate fails to pass funding bill by July 4.  (Read More...)

(June 16) Childers: Medicare rebates checks are on their way.  (Read More...)

(June 15) Obama's speech does little to improve his image on oil spill.  (Read More...)

(June 10) Childers offers tips on staying cool while saving money this summer.  (Read More...)

(June 10) Cochran, Wicker support measure to stop global warming regulations.  (Read More...)

(June 10) Biden:  The check's in the mail.  (Read More...)

(June 9) Mayo reflects on his own mortality.  (Read More...)

(June 9) Hood:  Oil spill victims need money now.  (Read More...)

(June 9) Mayo:  Mississippi's Governor is a "General's General."  (Read More...)

(June 8) Insurance commissioner warns of flooding danger during hurricane season.  (Read More...)

(June 3) Colonel Reb supporters gather for committee meetings.  (Read More...)

(June 1) Childers honors the spirit of Memorial Day.  (Read More...)

(May 31) Mayo expresses appreciation to military and their families.  (Read More...)

(May 30) Lieutenant Governor's update.  (Read More...)

(May 28) Cochran honors fallen heroes.  (Read More...)

(May 27) Childers:  Small Business Week.  (Read More...)

(May 25) Survey:  Disapproval of textbook changes crosses party lines.  (Read More...)

(May 25) Mayo meets some old comrades during trip to military museum.  (Read More...)

(May 24) Survey:  Nike ad ranks low among viewers.  (Read More...)

(May 23) Sometimes is love, not blood, that makes a grandparent.  (Read More...)

(May 21) Cochran, Wicker question wording of off-shore drilling guidelines.  (Read More...) 

(May 21) Mayo:  Economic woes for Gulf Coast tourism industry.  (Read More...)

(May 20) Mayo reaches the end of the world...as he sees it.  (Read More...)

(May 19) Cochran opposes ending debate on financial reform legislation.  (Read More...)

(May 19) Childers:  Reports point to a brighter economic future.  (Read More...)

(May 18) Local legislator learns lesson during road trip with 13-year-old.  (Read More...)

(May 17) Survey: General public supports home genetic testing kits in local pharmacies.  (Read More...)

(May 14) Survey:  Physicians not in favor of home genetic testing kits.  (Read More...)

(May 13) Cochran supports emergency spending bill.  (Read More...)

(May 12) Legislators seeking to aid fraud victims.  (Read More...)

(May 12) Childers:  Olive Branch man expresses concern over Medicare cuts.  (Read More...)

(May 12) Cochran: healthcare costs will strain the nation's fragile budget.  (Read More...)

(May 12) Oil spill provides agencies with an opportunity for learning.  (Read More...)

(May 11) Survey:  stronger religious faith leads to more frequent headaches.  (Read More...)

(May 10) Mississippi legislative delegation united in achieving disaster declaration.  (Read More....)

(May 8) Mayo: oil spill investigation gets underway.  (Read More...)

(May 7) Mayo: oil spill epilogue.  (Read More....)

(May 7) Residents warned of tax relief scam artists.  (Read More...)

(May 6) Mayo: BP working hard to pay for oil spill.  (Read More...)

(May 6) Lieutenant Governor monitoring oil spill situation from Gulf Coast.  (Read More...)

(May 6) Mayo:  Gulf Coast bracing for oil's arrival.  (Read More...)

(May 6) Cochran cosponsors bill to allow consumers free access to their credit scores.  (Read More...)

(May 5) Local legislator visits Gulf Coast to assess oil spill damage.  (Read More...)

(May 5) Colonel Reb Foundation invites public to join in choosing mascot.  (Read More...)