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Courtney Ingle
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October 16, 2018
Nine Elementary Schools Improve Literacy Skills, Transition from State Literacy Support
Nine elementary schools where the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) deployed literacy coaches to help teachers become more effective teachers of reading have achieved sustained academic improvements and no longer need coaching support. Mississippi’s Literacy-Based Promotion Act of 2013 established the literacy coach program, which assigns coaches to schools in which 3rd grade students have the…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 16, 2018
Mississippi’s Q3 congressional FEC campaign finance reports are in
It’s down to the last month of campaigning for federal candidates in Mississippi. With the election around the corner on November 6, the third quarter finance reports are probably the most meaningful barometer so far in the campaign to measure how campaigns are connecting with supporters and how they are deploying their funds. The state…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 16, 2018
Auditor’s Office Reveals Widespread Misspending Practices at Canton Municipal Utilities and Issues Thirteen Demand Letters Worth Over $100,000
Today State Auditor Shad White announced that civil demands were issued to 12 current and former Canton Municipal Utilities employees. The demands total $101,829.76 and include principle, interest, and investigative costs. The following demands were issued: Kenneth Wayne Jones – $78,612.81 The late Charles Weems – $4,308.00 Cleotha Williams – $3,722.20 Cleveland Anderson – $3,671.15…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 16, 2018
Wicker, Thompson, Anderson and Evans file quarterly finance reports
Third quarter finance reports are in for Congressmen running in this years election. Senator Roger Wicker reported $433,942.36 raised in this quarter with $320,2381.38 Cash on Hand. His net expenditures this quarter almost totaled what was brought in at $433,144.40. That brings his current fundraising totals to $5,765,436.70 for the year. Roger Wicker Third Quarter by…
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Courtney Ingle
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October 16, 2018
Mississippi’s first charter high school approved
Monday, the Mississippi Charter Authorizer Board approved two new charter schools for the Jackson area. Last month, the board tabled consideration of three school proposals until the 2017-2018 school grades were released. RePublic Schools, a group that already operates three charter schools in Jackson, had applied to open a high school and another K-8 school. Both…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 16, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 10/16/18
DAILY JOURNAL – In video, Hyde-Smith resists debate, says McDaniel lies Hyde-Smith says such a debate would be a strategic mistake. “Right now, my opponent does not have enough money to get on TV and my guys are saying that’s like handing him a $200,000 campaign donation because he’s way down in the polls,” Hyde-Smith…
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Courtney Ingle
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October 15, 2018
Quarterly finance reports roll in for US Senate Candidates #mssen
Quarterly finance reports are coming in and detailing the cash exchanged during this election cycle. Though not officially filed with FEC as of press time, US Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith will report raising $1.08 million in the third quarter of 2018, with a total of reports $995,737 cash on hand as of September 30 for the…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 15, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 10/15/18
DAILY JOURNAL – Recess renews calls for Senate candidates debate As primary-style infighting between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Chris McDaniel continues to dominate a Mississippi special election, an upcoming recess of the U.S. Senate has reignited calls for a scheduled debate. Following a deal reached between Senate leadership, the upper chamber of congress recessed Friday and…
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Courtney Ingle
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October 12, 2018
State Board of Education considers public comment on adding student representatives
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking public comment on a proposal to appoint student representatives to the SBE starting in the 2019-20 school year. Student representatives would be non-voting members but would provide input on policy decisions that affect Mississippi public schools. “Students have an important perspective to offer, and their participation…
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October 12, 2018
Mitch McConnell breaks the backs of Democrats – Hyde-Smith and Wicker to get back early to campaign
On the heels of the Kavanaugh confirmation, Senate Republicans broke the backs of Senate Democrats in a deal yesterday. In exchange for early recess to go home to campaign, Democrats have agreed to immediately confirm 12 district court judges and 3 appeals court judges and not require the 30 hour rule for debate. Senate Democrats…
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Courtney Ingle
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October 12, 2018
State school board approves district and school performance grades for 2017-2018
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) approved letter grades for schools and districts based on Mississippi’s A-F accountability system that evaluates how schools and districts performed in the 2017-18 school year. Twenty-nine districts increased their letter grades from the previous school year, and the number of schools earning an A rose from 114 in…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 12, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 10/12/18
Sen. Wicker comments on former AG Holder’s remarks .@SenatorWicker on Eric Holder’s remarks: “It demonstrates to all Americans and to our Republican base what we’re up against the next three and a half weeks and what’s at stake.” pic.twitter.com/1zKhf501PT — FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) October 12, 2018 WDAM – MS Board of Education releases school…
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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September 17, 2026
U.S. stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease
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Frank Corder
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September 17, 2026
State Rep. Mangold wants to be the voice of ag as Mississippi’s next Agriculture Commissioner
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 17, 2026
Attorney General offers proposed uses for $188.9 million in Meta settlement funding
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Frank Corder
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September 15, 2026
Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2026
C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch
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Alistair Begg
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September 17, 2026
Casting all your cares
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Richelle Putnam
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September 16, 2026
Storyteller Anne McKee: The Rose on the Hill
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Alistair Begg
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September 16, 2026
I want to see
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Sid Salter
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September 16, 2026
Despite many statutory protections, there is no clear constitutional right to clean water
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Russ Latino
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September 15, 2026
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad: Body positivity’s double standard
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Merle Flowers
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September 10, 2026
Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare
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