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January 31, 2013

Stacey Pickering says school districts inflating data to get more state funds

Stacey Pickering says school districts inflating data to get more state funds Mississippi Auditor Stacey Pickering is calling on lawmakers to write new, stricter rules on computing how much state money goes to schools. The Republican told the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday that he can’t verify the accuracy of the Mississippi Adequate Education Program formula,…
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January 31, 2013

Southaven Mayor Greg Davis’ civil trial continued until May

Southaven Mayor Greg Davis’ civil trial continued until May Southaven Mayor Greg Davis’ civil trial in Jackson has been continued until May. The case centers on Auditor Stacey Pickering’s efforts to recover more than $70,000 the state says Davis still owes for unsubstantiated personal expenses. In November 2011, Pickering said Davis defrauded the public in…