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House Education Chairman Rob Roberson, R-Starkville (left) and Jansen Owen, R-Poplarville, listen as other legislators ask questions of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Early Childhood Development Laurie Todd-Smith (left) and Lindsey Burke, deputy chief of staff for policy and programs at the U.S. Dept. of Education, during the legislative school choice subcommittee meeting at the State Capitol, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
The House legislation also includes a provision that would allow lawmakers to give assistant teachers a pay raise.
The House is considering giving all Mississippi public school teachers a $5,000 annual pay raise starting next school year, a move that’s been long-called for by the state’s educators.
The bill would raise the state’s minimum annual teacher salary from $41,500 to $46,500, and would give special-education teachers an extra $3,000 a year.
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Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar Jr., R-Leakesville, receives a question regarding "school choice" legislation that would make it easier for students to transfer out of their assigned public school district to other public school districts, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson, Miss. Credit: Richard Lake/Mississippi Today
The House’s education bill that includes wide expansion of school choice policies is dead, its fate decided after 84 seconds of deliberation by a Senate panel.
The Senate Education Committee met on Tuesday solely to discuss the House’s omnibus education package that included a school choice program that would’ve allowed public dollars to go toward private school tuition and homeschooling.
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The Mississippi Democratic Party took a victory lap late Tuesday, following the Senate Education Committee’s vote to killing the Mississippi Education Freedom Act, a proposal that had the support of President Donald Trump, Governor Tate Reeves, House Speaker Jason White and the Mississippi Republican Party.
Speaker Jason White’s signature education freedom package died at the hands of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, as Republicans joined Democrats in unanimously killing the measure.
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Rep. Becky Currie, R- Brookhaven, during a hearing at the Mississippi State Capitol, in 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today
A reform bill that would set up an oversight committee to review each prison death comes after a joint news investigation by several local outlets.
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Rick Cleveland has watched all the 59 previous Super Bowls, 30 in person – always in pursuit of all the Mississippi angles. His memories are many.
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Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Lt. Governor Hosemann outraised the potential gubernatorial field last year, pulling in nearly $1.7 million with AG Fitch not far behind. However, Auditor White leads the pack in cash on hand with over $3.8 million.
This time next year, all eyes will be on who is running for what state office in Mississippi.
Campaign finance reports filed last week, and the related messaging from current officeholders, give voters a glimpse into who will be jockeying for higher office.
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More Fire Deaths Reported in
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JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Paul Parker spent his career caring for young gastroenterology patients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
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Dawn Renee Adcock
Dawn Adcock, 53, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Meridian.
Funeral services are 11:00 am Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko with burial to follow at Kosciusko City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home. Brad Adcock will officiate.
Dawn is survived by her husband Erick Adcock, daughter Lacey Adcock (Jason), mother Brenda McDaniel, and brother Bucky Stonestreet (Jennifer).
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for saleFire pit Metal Wood Storage Barrel- wood included. $50 FOR Both OR Best offer. CALL 662-770-0390 .saleCar for Sale 1954 Chevrolet Engine over hauled; New paint and new interior; Very nice car for only $12,000 Call 662.633.8270for saleFOR SALE - 39774 HIGHWAY 14 W, MCCOOL, MS. 39108 BRICK HOME WITH 40 ACRES. Price: $249,900 Single Family home built in 1985 approximately 1621sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bath sold “AS IS” Country living with Highway Frontage and Endless Potential!
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Below is a press release from the Mississippi State Department of Health:
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is providing personnel and resources throughout North Mississippi as the state recovers from the devastating ice storm.
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saleCar for Sale 1954 Chevrolet Engine over hauled; New paint and new interior; Very nice car for only $12,000 Call 662.633.8270for saleFOR SALE - 39774 HIGHWAY 14 W, MCCOOL, MS. 39108 BRICK HOME WITH 40 ACRES. Price: $249,900 Single Family home built in 1985 approximately 1621sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bath sold “AS IS” Country living with Highway Frontage and Endless Potential!
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Article #1212 – How cold is it?
Sunday, February 8, 3036
I am extremely cold-natured. All my friends and family know that about me. I always have a sweater or jacket when dining out – no matter what time of year it is. When I began to hear about the upcoming record-breaking low temps we just experienced, I became cold just thinking about it. The first morning I woke up to single digits was terrible. I hated to open the door to let my cats in and out. They didn’t stay out there for very long!
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Dannie George Watts
Dannie Watts, 68, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Kentucky.
Funeral services are 11:00 am Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko with burial to follow at Carson Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home. Tommy Allen will officiate.
Dannie is survived by his wife Doris Watts, sons Jeremy Watts (Casey) and Joshua Watts (Mindy Conn), sister Joyce Weaver, brother Allen Watts, and 8 grandchildren.
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Dannie George Watts
Dannie Watts, 68, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Kentucky.
Funeral services are 11:00 am Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko with burial to follow at Carson Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home. Tommy Allen will officiate.
Dannie is survived by his wife Dorris Watts, sons Jeremy Watts (Casey) and Joshua Watts (Mindy Conn), sister Joyce Weaver, brother Allen Watts, and 8 grandchildren.
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Gloria Vines Leach
Gloria Leach, 88, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home in McCool.
Funeral services are 11:00 am Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko with burial to follow at Parkway Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home. Matt Steed will officiate.
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Feb. 1 Sideline View
The New England Patriots (17-3) and the Seattle Seahawks (16-3) will meet in Super Bowl LX this Sunday at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CST on NBC. New England will make their record 12th Super Bowl appearance, the most among all NFL teams. The Patriots are 6-5 in Super Bowls and could become the first NFL team to win seven Super Bowls or the first to lose six Super Bowls.
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OUTDOOR TRUTHS
There’s no doubt what we do makes an impression on our young people and those who look up to us. Just as I remember buying my first new gun, I also remember my first new knife. Not only was I enamored by the knife itself, but I was also very interested in the paperwork that came with it. While most would only throw away the unnecessary stuff, I made it a point to find out about my new Buck knife. It talked about how to take care of it and how to sharpen it. But what caught my attention was the message from Al Buck. Here is how it read.
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Progress continues: Entergy Mississippi restores more than 90% of customers, updates restoration times for those who remain without power
Customer Information Center opened to provide restoration updates, connect customers with available resources
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