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August 8, 2012

Mississippi governor sets qualifying dates to fill legislative seats

Mississippi governor sets qualifying dates to fill legislative seats Candidates seeking to succeed two DeSoto County-area Republican legislators, former state Sen. Merle Flowers of Olive Branch and former Rep. Tommy Woods of Byhalia, have an Oct. 8 qualifying deadline before the Nov. 6 election, Gov. Phil Bryant said Tuesday. Bryant issued a Writ of Election…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 8, 2012

Jeb Bush urges Miss. to follow Florida on schools

Jeb Bush urges Miss. to follow Florida on schools Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is urging Mississippi leaders to follow his state’s example on education changes, and Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is signaling his support for many of Florida’s approaches. Bush, a Republican, wants the state to consider higher expectations for students, stronger academic standards,…