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June 6, 2017

Despite massive opposition from #msedu establishment four #charter school apps move forward

FOUR CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS MOVING FORWARD The Mississippi Charter School Authorizing Board approved four charter operators to move forward in the application process to open new public charter schools in Mississippi. Nine operators had originally expressed interest in opening a charter school earlier in the spring. The next evaluation from the Board will be in…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 6, 2017

After Meridian libertarian candidate suicide, bomb materials, flamethrowers and bulletproof vests found in home

Former mayoral candidate dead of apparent suicide Coroner Clayton Cobler confirmed the death. “He was found in the woods, left a note,” said Cobler. “We’re 95 percent sure he shot himself.” Cobler said there was a disturbing scene at Durant’s home, where officials searched for clues. “They’ve called in MBI, Homeland Security, the bomb squad…