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August 6, 2012

Brumfield – 3Qs for Dr. John Winkle, UM political science professor, on judicial appointments

Brumfield – 3Qs for Dr. John Winkle, UM political science professor, on judicial appointments In mid-July, the U.S. Senate confirmed perhaps its final judicial nomination from President Obama, unless he wins re-election. Now, the Senate Republican leadership says it won’t act on any more judicial nominees until after the Nov. 6 election. That announcement affects…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 6, 2012

Details key to teacher merit pay

Details key to teacher merit pay Leaders of several Northeast Mississippi school districts said they are intrigued by a plan floated recently by Gov. Phil Bryant to pay teachers based on performance. They also said the plan’s details will be critical. “I’m interested in it because I like the idea of rewarding those teachers who…