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News  |  Courtney Ingle  • 
April 25, 2019

MDE solicits school districts in week of data disaster for an accurate count of MAEP teachers

Last night, after news of a $12-14 million misrepresentation to the state legislature over the proper amount to appropriate for Mississippi teachers’ pay raise, the Mississippi Department of Education has reached out to school districts for assistance to ensure all teachers are accounted for. Per MDE, the following letter was sent to superintendents on the…
News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
April 25, 2019

Judge rules in favor of legislative candidate over residency challenges during active duty military service

Over the last two months, Democrat state Rep. Sonya Williams-Barnes has pursued multiple unsuccessful challenges on the residency status of her fellow Democrat opponent in the District 119 election, Jeffery Hulum III.  Hulum served on active duty until late 2017 before being discharged on 100% disability. On April 15, a judge in Hinds County Circuit…

Culture

Culture  |  Robert St. John  • 
July 27, 2026

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Culture  |  Alistair Begg  • 
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No ordinary death
Culture  |  Matt Friedeman  • 
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