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December 14, 2016

Mississippi DHS promoting new plan for early childhood program

New plan for early childhood in Mississippi The Mississippi Department of Human Services’ new plan for the early childhood program in the state has community colleges playing a central role in the management, training, coaching and technical assistance for centers in the program. The program, which goes into effect July 1, is referred to as…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
December 14, 2016

Disagreement between DMR staff, Commission on Marine Resources over oyster season, shrimp task force

Debate, disagreement highlights CMR meeting Discussions and disagreements about regulating oyster season and the shrimp industry highlighted Tuesday’s meeting of the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources. Despite the staff’s recommendation that oyster season be shut down, commissioners voted to approve a five-day dredging season before Christmas, beginning Dec. 15. This excludes the area around St.…