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Sarah Ulmer
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January 2, 2019
Mississippi awarded $10.6 million in early childhood development federal grant
Mississippi was awarded $10.6 million for the “Connected for Success: A Family-Based Unified and Integrated Early Childhood” federal grant. This is the first time Mississippi has ever received federal funds for educational investments towards ages 0-5 and not children ages 4 to 5 already enrolled in pre-k classes. This is the third year Mississippi has applied…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 29, 2018
2018: A review of education legislation and growth in Mississippi
2018 had many ups, downs, political firestorms and moments that left mouths agape– and education was a big conversation piece through the year. Here’s an education review of 2018. 2018 Legislative Session The 2018 Legislative Session brought about many discussions in the realm of public education in Mississippi. The Education Scholarship Account got early attention…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 25, 2018
2018 Year in Review
2018 proved to be a big year in the political atmosphere of Mississippi. From major legislation proposed and passed during the regular and special sessions, to the historic election of Mississippi’s first female U.S. Senator. Here’s our recap of some of the highlights of the year. LEGISLATURE Regular Session: During the last regular session before…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 20, 2018
PEER Report highlights parental satisfaction, oversight needs for ESA program
The Legislative PEER committee has concluded its biennial review of the Education Scholarship Account and has released the findings. A summary of the report is here, but you can read the full report here: Some of the Committee’s major findings include: During FY 2018, 367 students participated in the ESA program and attended 96 nonpublic…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2018
Judge Kenny Griffis appointed to fill Justice Bill Waller’s Mississippi Supreme Court seat
Chief Judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, Kenny Griffis Jr. has been appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fill Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bill Waller’s soon to be vacant seat. Waller announced he would retire from his position January 31, 2019. “I have elected to tender my resignation and retire from public service effective January…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 17, 2018
Innovative legislative tracking service Dragonfly launches in Mississippi
With the 2019 legislative session less than a month away, it’s safe to say governmental affairs staffers and consultants across Mississippi are rushing to prepare for a busy season in the state house. Fortunately for these politicos, Dragonfly, an innovative and affordable legislative tracking platform, is launching in Mississippi this month. Dragonfly is the digital…
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Editor
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December 14, 2018
C’mon man! Mississippi media bias is out in the open
One of Monday Night Football’s most popular pre-game segments is entitled C’mon Man. It’s a light hearted look back at the week of the less memorable moments in sports highlights. Mississippi media’s “C’mon Man” has had a hell of a couple of weeks. In fact, it’s gotten pathetic. Even more pathetic than it was. Not…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 12, 2018
School choice: Homeschooling parents and students share their journey
School choice is a term that floats around during every legislative session, and most consider it with charter school legislation. But in reality, school choice reaches across the spectrum of education options in Mississippi, including homeschooling. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, the only thing a parent must do to start the homeschooling journey…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 10, 2018
Velesha Williams announces run for Governor – tries to replicate 2015 underdog primary win
When Democrat Velesha Williams announced on Saturday at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson that she will be running for Governor in 2019 there were no large crowds or TV cameras. In attendance were a couple dozen friends, prospective volunteers and campaign workers. The media packets she distributed to the three media people on hand…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 5, 2018
State Representative Robert Foster set to announce Gubernatorial decision in Hernando
Freshman Mississippi State Representative and farmer to hold special event in hometown of Hernando to announce his decision on his Gubernatorial Bid for 2019. Foster has been touring the state, calling State leaders and turning to Facebook as he nears his announcement. “I run a farm in Love, MS, the farm I grew up on.…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 4, 2018
Waitlisted: The Berrys: Hitting Wall After Wall
The Berrys: Hitting Wall After Wall By Joanna Holbert, Empower Mississippi Will and Jodi Berry of Sumrall are not unlike other parents when it comes to their worries and hopes for their children. But the couple has an extra burden to bear regarding their younger son Nathan because of the struggles he has faced in…
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Courtney Ingle
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December 4, 2018
MDE Announces Mid-Year Lottery for Special Needs Scholarship Program Applications
The Mississippi Department of Education announced today that it will hold the mid-year lottery for Education Scholarship Accounts (ESA) on December 13. The lottery will award 41 ESAs for the 2018-19 school year that were forfeited by families who opted not to participate in the program. Established by the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special…
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Russ Latino
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November 27, 2024
Jenifer Branning projected to unseat Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 27, 2024
Magnolia Mornings: November 27, 2024
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Frank Corder
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November 26, 2024
St. Pe wins South Mississippi Court of Appeals runoff
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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November 27, 2024
The Basics with AWS’s Brandon Oyer
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 25, 2024
Burford Electric Service announces $3.55 million expansion in Columbus
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Lynne Jeter
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November 24, 2024
Mississippi’s best B&B
Culture
Culture
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Cecilia V. Lyles
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November 28, 2024
Stay Sweet, Mississippi: The Candy Cottage
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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November 28, 2024
Love’s strength
Culture
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Jim Beaugez
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November 27, 2024
How Pontotoc, Mississippi native Cordell Jackson helped kickstart the rock and roll revolution
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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November 27, 2024
Eliminating DoEd could impact the state’s elementary and secondary education funding
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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November 27, 2024
Kitchens, Branning Supreme Court race too close to call
Opinion
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Steven Gassenberger
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November 26, 2024
Modernizing PERS (Part 2): The state of play after 2024 session
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