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August 20, 2012

Political landscape changing in the once ‘Solid South’

Political landscape changing in the once ‘Solid South’ ATLANTA, Georgia — The “Solid South” was a political fact, benefiting Democrats for generations and then Republicans, with Bible Belt and racial politics ruling the day. But demographic changes and recent election results reveal a more nuanced landscape now as the two major parties prepare for their…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 20, 2012

Mississippi universities seek predictable funding to attack $684 million in building needs

Mississippi universities seek predictable funding to attack $684 million in building needs Mississippi’s public universities say they need $684 million in building renovations and new construction. Officials know lawmakers won’t provide that much money next year. So instead, they’d like predictability when it comes to state bond funding. The College Board voted Thursday to forward…