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February 7, 2014

Scott County schools take over in the works

Scott County schools takeover in the works The Mississippi Board of Education approved a declaration of emergency for the Scott County School District, paving the way for the state to take over the district troubled by a warring administration and school board. Gov. Phil Bryant must still approve the declaration, which is expected to reach…
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February 7, 2014

Legislature clarifies officer pay while wounded in the line of duty

Legislature clarifies officer pay Legislation ensuring Tupelo Police Officer Joseph Maher can receive full compensation while healing from a gunshot wound passed both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature on Thursday. The House bill, authored by Rep. Steve Holland, D-Plantersville, is labeled the “Gale Stauffer Jr. and Joseph Maher Law Enforcement Appreciation Act of 2014.” Stauffer…