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Meridian, Columbus resume efforts to keep bases open

Ted Carter — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:57:51 +0000

Meridian put its military installation team together in 1991 and helped Naval Air Station Meridian avoid getting shut down after landing on closing lists in 1991, 1993 and 1995. Larmar McDonald, a Meridian insurance businessman and current chair of the Meridian Military Team, says he thinks the local air station is the only Navy installation [...]

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CRAWFORD: Truth management manipulates beliefs

Bill Crawford — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:37:17 +0000

Since the earliest days of civilization “truth management” has been practiced by governments, religions and powerful organizations to further their own interests. Today, the practice of truth management has proliferated to organizations throughout the United States, including Mississippi. Envision a persuasion scheme that integrates widespread publicity, rampant disinformation, and tailored “truths.” You get the picture. [...]

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Ingalls marks 75th anniversary of shipbuilding

Lisa Monti — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:39:54 +0000

Ingalls Shipbuilding marks its 75th anniversary of building ships in Jackson County this year. Over the years workers have produced and made repairs to countless ships and the company remains a pioneer in the production of warships for the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. Starting in 1938 as Ingalls Iron Works, the yard [...]

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