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February 22, 2012
Virtual charter schools plan cut
Virtual charter schools plan cut The Mississippi Senate is expected today to debate a bill to expand charter schools in the state, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday, hours after the bill was approved in committee. Members of the Senate Education Committee sent the bill forward after removing a provision to allow online charter schools.…
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February 22, 2012
Online campaign for PERS angers GOP lawmakers
Online campaign for PERS angers GOP lawmakers JACKSON — Many lawmakers — mostly Republicans — were fuming mad Tuesday over an online campaign that had teachers and other public employees and retirees ringing their phones and filling their email inboxes with complaints over a vote they took last week. Legislators said the online group has…
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February 22, 2012
Amendment filed on gubernatorial pardon powers
Amendment filed on gubernatorial pardon powers State Sen. Michael Watson, R-Pascagoula, on Monday filed a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting a Mississippi governor’s powers to grant clemency to convicted criminals. Watson’s amendment, if passed by the Legislature, would then go before voters. It would create a “tiered” system that would forbid pardons for the most…
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February 22, 2012
Bennie Thompson attends blues tribute at the White House
Bennie Thompson attends blues tribute at the White House On Tuesday night the president and first lady paid tribute to blues music as part of the PBS In Performance at the White House series. Seated around a brightly lit stage, about 200 guests gathered in the White House East Room and waited excitedly for the…
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February 22, 2012
Henry Ross, GOP candidate for MS-01, fined for not testing gas tanks
Henry Ross, GOP candidate for MS-01, fined for not testing gas tanks Republican congressional candidate Henry Ross is paying a $1,000 fine for failing to test fuel tanks at his north Mississippi convenience store. Ross told The Associated Press he mailed the check Tuesday to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, which found that he…
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February 22, 2012
MDT – Charter schools: Accountability is key
Charter schools: Accountability is key Mississippi Democratic Trust Press February 21, 2012 Jackson, MS – Today, the Mississippi Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 2401, the “Mississippi Public Charter Schools Act of 2012”. During committee, Sen. David Blount (D-Jackson) offered an amendment to strip virtual charter schools from the bill. The bill ultimately passed the…
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February 21, 2012
WLBT – Feds to announce arrests for public corruption in Jackson Police Department
Feds make corruption arrests in Jackson The U. S. Attorney’s office has called a news conference to announce “significant public corruption arrests” in Jackson. WLBT has learned that the arrests are in the Jackson Police Department. WLBT 2/21/12
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February 21, 2012
Charter schools bill moves forward
Charter schools bill moves forward The bill would allow the state board to authorize charter schools in 120 districts rated “successful” or worse. For the 32 high performing or star districts in the state, the local school boards would have to approve them. Opponents say creating a charter system would strip already inadequate funding from…
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February 21, 2012
Mitt Romney touts Delbert Hosemann’s endorsement
Mitt Romney touts Delbert Hosemann’s endorsement Feb 21,2012 – Mitt Romney announced the support of Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. “I’m proud to gain Delbert’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “The people of Mississippi are looking for a change in leadership in Washington. Delbert shares my values of cutting spending, shrinking the size of government,…
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February 21, 2012
MS Litigation Review knocks loser pays bill
MS Litigation Review knocks loser pays bill As expected, Republicans are moving forward with “Loser Pays” legislation in the Mississippi Legislature. But there is a major twist. Only some losers pay. With the Republican party controlled by big business, can you guess which ones? Here is Representative Gary Chism’s – House Bill 562. The title…
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February 21, 2012
Bills push key changes for state Parole Board
Bills push key changes for state Parole Board The state Parole Board would get an executive director, and members would no longer get a salary, only per diem and travel expenses, under a bill filed Monday in the state Legislature. Another proposal would require inmates to serve one-third of their sentences before becoming eligible for…
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February 21, 2012
Charter school legislation backed by top state leaders
Charter school legislation backed by top state leaders Mississippi’s educational system could soon get an overhaul if a senate bill becomes law. That bill would pave the way for a charter school system setting up a seven member approval committee before any charters could be granted. “Charter schools ought to be allowed anywhere in our…
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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December 15, 2025
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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