Unlike some politicians, I know how to read financial statements. In fact, I spent an entire career reviewing financial statements for investment risks, from the viewpoint of a reasonable investor. Last weekend, I reviewed a major AI player’s financial statements for their AI segment, showing they l
When J.T. Mitchell was hired as news director in December 2021, the decision was based solely on his qualifications, experience, and proven track record as a journalist and leader. Under his guidance, SuperTalk Mississippi News has set audience records and received multiple awards for accurate, thou
As teachers prepare their classrooms and parents have taken advantage of Mississippi’s tax-free back-to-school shopping weekend, we can easily forget the most important part of the school year: making sure the child actually attends school.Chronic absenteeism has skyrocketed since COVID. Last year,
Elections are what most Mississippians think about when it comes to the responsibilities of the Secretary of State’s Office.Mississippians can always count on me to stand for strict voter ID, to fight for secure paper ballots and restricted mail-in ballots, and to ensure that election integrity rema
Every generation of Mississippians inherits something they did not build and owes something they will never fully see. Our white-tailed deer herd is one such inheritance, heritage handed across kitchen tables and deer camps, an economic engine that moves nearly two billion dollars through our state
The Wells family was grieving the sudden loss of their 18-year-old son, Nolan – a good kid and an athlete with a bright future – after a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island. In that raw moment of pain, they deserved space, answers, and support from their community.Instead, they were steered into a na
The loss of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells hits hard across Mississippi.A young man, an athlete with a bright future, and an all-around all-star by all accounts gone after a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island. Our hearts go out to his family, his friends, and everyone mourning him. No parent
Across Mississippi this summer, families will load vehicles and head to university orientation sessions. Parents and students will walk beneath historic columns, tour beautiful campuses, attend orientation programs, and imagine what the next four years might look like.There is something powerful abo
Since the United States was founded 250 years ago, men and women have given their lives for our freedom. Memorial Day is the day we gather to remember the great debt we owe the men and women who gave their lives in defense of this great nation.Memorial Day has its roots in Mississippi along with oth
While I’m a former newspaper publisher, I spent the latter part of my career fully embracing digital media. And in retirement, I’ve continued to study this life-changing evolution. But I still have many of the same frustrations you feel.We scroll through our phones, and half of what we see makes us
Like many parents, I know my kids are excited for summer break. But before we get there, May is also an important reminder to prepare for the future and make smart financial decisions for the next generation.That’s why I want to remind Mississippi families that the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable Col
Lane Kiffin is a heartless man. Opportunistic. And now, willing to drag Ole Miss and the entire state of Mississippi through the mud just to make himself look better in Baton Rouge.He loves headlines and attention. It would actually be sad if he didn’t work so hard to bring others down with him. His
President Trump has delivered the most secure border in American history. In March 2026, southwest border crossings remained at historic lows for the eleventh straight month. There have been zero releases of illegal immigrants into the interior. Apprehensions are at levels not seen in over three dec
There’s a political trick as old as politics itself: get people scared about something that isn’t real, so they don’t look too hard at what is.Mississippi Republicans have been working that trick overtime. Their talking points weave together immigration, voting laws, and an obscure interstate compac
Maintaining trust in Mississippi elections is not a partisan issue. Trust in our elections is a foundational pillar of our democracy. We must protect the integrity of our elections while maintaining access only for eligible voters. We all should have assurance that our elections are fair, transparen
For nine days this month, space travel captivated the world. Families gathered around their screens as four astronauts strapped into the Integrity spacecraft docked at the Kennedy Space Center. As the launch countdown ended, four Mississippi-tested RS-45 engines ignited, and the ground shook. Seven
Mississippi leaders,We’ve faced some hard storms before – together. We know what it means when young lives hang in the balance and every day matters.This week, Gov. Tate Reeves line-item vetoed $500,000 for Hope Squad in House Bill 1924, along with funding for two other groups. His reason was clear
Huntington’s disease is a rare neurodegenerative brain disease that is like having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s all at the same time.There is no cure, no treatment. Some of the symptoms of HD can be treated, but eventually a Huntington’s patient will be basically trapped inside their own bodies,
The economic news as of late hasn’t been great. Credit card debt is at record levels. Gas prices remain high. Interest rates are at a standstill. In the middle of that uncertainty, though, Mississippi received some encouraging news.This month, S&P Global Credit Ratings upgraded Mississippi’s credit
When you see a parent today, tell them about this exciting news: They now have a new tool to prepare their children for financial success. Last year’s tax cuts law provides a free $1,000 investment account to all Americans born from 2025 through 2028. And for every child in Mississippi born from 201
I voted in my first presidential election at the age of 18. My birthday that year fell ten days before our high school graduation.During my last semester of high school, I took the required civics/government class. One of our test scores was based on registering to vote. I did so and received the pr
A decade ago, Mississippi’s economic momentum wasn’t a given. Today, we’re seeing the results of sustained effort by state leaders and partners focused on long-term growth. The Magnolia State is among the leading states in real GDP growth and wage growth, and has recorded one of the lowest unemploym
Every few years, it seems some folks wake up one morning and decide the real problem in Mississippi is that citizens know too much about what their government is doing.This is one of those years.The Mississippi Public Records and Open Meetings Acts are called our “Sunshine Laws” for good reason. The
Mississippi could be a catalyst in the next great human advancement – the data and AI race with China. This month, SpaceX and xAI founder Elon Musk declared space the next battleground in this competition, envisioning orbital data centers powered by endless solar energy and made possible by Starship
