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November 2, 2016

MITCHELL: #MAEP antiquated and ineffective? Horsefeathers

CHARLIE MITCHELL: MAEP is antiquated and ineffective? Horsefeathers To avoid federal intervention due to the disparity of state funds provided to “rich” vs. “poor” districts, the Legislature adopted the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and its equalization formula in 1997. The ploy worked. The feds backed off. Subsequently, in all years except two, the Legislature has…
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November 2, 2016

Judge denies motion to acquit, new trial for Kenneth Fairley, confidant of Hattiesburg mayor DuPree

Fairley denied acquittal, new trial in federal case A federal judge has denied a motion seeking acquittal or a new trial for the Rev. Kenneth Fairley. Fairley was convicted Sept. 12 of two counts of theft of government funds and one count of conspiracy to defraud the government, involving money received from the U.S. Department…