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February 2, 2009

Metro-area schools cut $5M

The Clarion-Ledger, 2/2/9 The Madison, Hinds and Rankin county school districts have lost nearly $5 million among them as a result of state-mandated budget cuts this fiscal year. Gov. Haley Barbour recently called for cuts to the state budget because of a slowing economy. That meant cuts to the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, the formula…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
February 2, 2009

Plenty of candidates want Melton’s office

The Clarion-Ledger, 2/2/9 Jackson residents are faced with a dilemma in this year’s mayoral race – options. There are at least six Democratic candidates who stand out in the crowded race to become the city’s highest-elected official. And the deadline to enter the race – March 6 – is still weeks away. The choices thus…