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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
Public-to-public transfers, sometimes called open enrollment or portability, are not robustly used. The policy is not a panacea. It can be a lifeline for hardship, though.
Forty-six (46) states, plus the District of Columbia, allow a student to transfer from the public school they are assigned to into another public school. Mississippi is among them.
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The drug is currently classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States, leading those seeking treatment to seek care out of the country.
Lawmakers on the Mississippi House Public Health and Human Services Committee got down to work Tuesday afternoon, passing five bills out of committee for full consideration by their chamber.
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In Mississippi
1. MEMA urges Mississippians to prepare now for winter storm
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging Mississippians to prepare now for a strong winter storm moving through the Magnolia State this weekend.
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The leading Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi is noticeably absent from a list of potential pickups shared by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Democrats believe they have a path to regain the majority in the U.S. Senate in this midterm cycle, but Mississippi is noticeably absent from the list of potential pickups shared by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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The AG’s office is requesting less funding for the next fiscal year but wants the Legislature to provide salary increases to help retain and attract staff.
For the second consecutive year, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has requested less funding than the prior year, asking lawmakers only for an increase in salaries given the loss of attorneys to higher-paying jobs.
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Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wants to see state government restructured. The Senate is starting on that path by eliminating boards that are no longer relevant.
The Mississippi Senate is fast-tracking a top priority of Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) early in the session, that being the streamlining of state government.
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2 months 1 week ago
Below is an opinion column by Chris Brown:
Northern PSC Commissioner Chris Brown says nuclear energy is the future of large-scale power generation. Serious nations know it.
America’s economy is entering a new phase: one that requires enormous amounts of reliable electricity. Artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, military installations, and modern infrastructure all depend on power that is available every hour of every day, no matter the weather.
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More than 30 states have passed “Tim Tebow” laws, allowing homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. It is up for consideration in Mississippi again this legislative session.
Empower Mississippi will be hosting sports icon and education freedom supporter Tim Tebow during its annual summit this week in the capital city.
Grant Callen, CEO and Founder of Empower Mississippi, said this year’s Empower Solutions Summit will be held on January 21 at the Westin in Jackson from 7:30 a.m. until noon.
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2 months 1 week ago
Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
If the Mississippi Legislature is attempting to “defund” or “pillage” Mississippi’s public schools, they really suck at it. Per pupil spending, via state appropriations, has increased by a whopping 73 percent in a decade.
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Headquartered in Ecru, AFM has over 45 years of experience manufacturing upholstered residential furniture, including leather offerings designed for high-volume retail environments.
Memphis-based SouthWorth Capital Management announced Monday that it was acquiring American Furniture Manufacturing (AFM) and its family of companies headquartered in Ecru, Mississippi.
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Lt. Governor Hosemann touted the legislation on social media after the vote, saying, “State government should be efficient, accountable, and focused on results, not burdened by unnecessary bureaucracy.”
With only one question about funding, the Mississippi Senate passed legislation by unanimous vote Monday afternoon that could eliminate nearly two dozen boards deemed “obsolete.”
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In Mississippi
Mississippi Lottery send $13.2 million to state in December
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation said it finished 2025 on a high note, announcing a December transfer of $13.2 million to the State of Mississippi.
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“Mississippi believes that parents – not government – know what’s best for their children’s education,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Monday that he has opted Mississippi into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program to promote school choice in the state.
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In Mississippi
1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
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Pardoning of America
When a president declares that the only limit on his power is his "own morality," he is not making a constitutional argument. He is rejecting constitutionalism itself. The founders constructed an elaborate system of checks and balances precisely because they understood that no person's internal moral compass could be trusted as the sole restraint on executive power. They had, after all, just finished dealing with a king and now we are dealing with a regime where Trump acts like a king.
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1st Nine Weeks Nine weeks Character Kids Named
Each nine weeks Greenlee selects a Character Kid from each class. These students have demonstrated citizenship characteristics. 1st row-Jamia Robinson, Malia McKinney, Charleigh Johnson,
Lainey Nance, Ethan Dees, Ella Edwards, Aleena Goodwin, Gavin Graham, and Aden Nail; 2nd row-Willow Fox, Bristol Brown, Riku Jordan, Raylen Bradley,
Emma-Shae Robyler, Emma Joy Chandler, Autumn Liggins; Not Pictured: Jack Jones, Drake Murphy, and Keegan Eakin
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Superintendent’s Honor List
First Grade: Journee Miller
Second Grade: Kyden Riley, Malachi Teague
Third Grade: Chatavious Barnes
Fourth Grade: Kylah Dodd, Mickayla Roby
Fifth Grade: Ja’marris Barnes
Sixth Grade: Zabarian Barnes, Ricky Birmingham, Presley Humphrey, Raelynn Malone, Amarina Perteet
Principal’s Honor List
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