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January 10, 2017

State Sen. Billy Hudson (R) to propose 5-10 cent per gallon gas tax increase in #msleg

Legislators talk education, infrastructure at ADP forum The Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula, which was adopted by the Legislature 20 years ago, doesn’t include everything districts are mandated to provide students, so it is not an efficient way to distribute funds, Rep. Toby Barker, R-Hattiesburg, said. Literacy coaches, Pre-K education, the Educable Child Program, dropout…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 10, 2017

Fairley, convicted confidant of Hattiesburg mayor DuPree, files appeal

Fairley files appeal against sentencing, conviction HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) – Hub City pastor Kenneth Fairley, was sentenced to federal prison for his role in defrauding the U.S. Government, and now he is appealing that ruling. Last week, Fairley’s attorneys filed a notice of appeal on his behalf to the United States Court of Appeals for…