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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 2 weeks ago
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.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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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.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks 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.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks 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.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks 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.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.”
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.”
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.”
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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.”
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
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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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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 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.
By Magnolia Tribune Staff on
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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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CHARLESTON — Mary Smith Persinger Clements, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 18, at her home.
Visitation is 11 a.m. until noon Tuesday, January 20, at Womble Funeral Home with service following at noon in the chapel. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in the Teasdale community.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Clements.
She is survived by her son, David Persinger of Teasdale; her daughter, Shelley Russell of Sardis; a sister, a brother, and six grandchildren.
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CHARLESTON — Mary Smith Persinger Clements, age 77, passed away Sunday, January 18, at her home.
Visitation is 11 a.m. until noon Tuesday, January 20, at Womble Funeral Home with service following at noon in the chapel. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in the Teasdale community.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Clements.
She is survived by her son, David Persinger of Teasdale; her daughter, Shelley Russell of Sardis; a sister, a brother, and six grandchildren.
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