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July 11, 2012

Levee board proposes tax hike

Levee board proposes tax hike The Board of the Mississippi Levee Commissioners has proposed a property tax increase to cover expenses from last spring’s flood. Peter Nimrod, chief engineer for the levee board, tells the Delta Democrat Times that the increase is small. He says the tax on a $50,000 home would increase from $13.20…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 11, 2012

ACLU looking into single-sex classrooms in Mississippi

ACLU looking into single-sex classrooms in Mississippi If the American Civil Liberties Union had its way, Mississippi school districts offering same-sex classes would stop doing that by the beginning of fall classes. ACLU leaders in Mississippi have not approached any districts with a demand, but the group did send public records requests to several asking…