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January 9, 2017

Law keeping those without an approved address from parole, driving up prison costs

Parole law costing taxpayers millions If those behind bars lack an “approved address” as required under the law, they must stay there, explained Steve Pickett, chairman of the state Parole Board. He said he’s “outraged at the idea of keeping someone in prison because they are homeless. My biggest problem beside simple humanity is I…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 9, 2017

Legislators to review Chickasaw County Schools consolidation report

Lawmakers to review Chickasaw consolidation CHICKASAW COUNTY – The Mississippi Legislature will now decide the details of consolidation to join Houston, Okolona and Houlka schools. A report by the Commission on Chickasaw County School Consolidation has been written and was sent to lawmakers last week and the Legislature could vote this spring on how Chickasaw…