School choice in MS House lives by in-house rule, not Democratic principle. See details
However, the bill that would allow some students to use public money to attend private schools has only a few days to live ...
'A rallying point': How Starkville inspired a statewide school district reform effort
Ten years after Starkville and Oktibbeha County consolidated school districts, its successes have formed the premise for a statewide consolidation effort.
Municipal elections heating up in Lee County
There is no shortage of candidates in Lee County, with the vast majority of races in the eight municipalities contested. Baldwyn leads the way with 20 people seeking the seven elected positions. All ...
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University of Mississippi student's family one step closer to closure after discovery of remains
More than two years after Jimmie “Jay” Lee went missing, the remains of the University of Mississippi student and well-known member of Oxford’s LGBTQ+ community have been found. On Wednesday, ...
Black property owners appeal loss of lawsuit against Ocean Springs over ‘slum’ label
The nonprofit Institute for Justice will appeal the loss of a lawsuit it filed for Black property owners over Ocean Springs’ ...
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Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss 'gerrymandered' legislative map
The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to ...
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Lee County residents have millions in forgotten assets
“Over $4.9 million is waiting to be reunited with past and present Lee County residents.” Administered by Smith, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is Iowa’s only legitimate source for unclaimed property.
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After years of controversy, the new CCID Court opens. See who the appointed judges are
Three judges and a clerk were officially sworn in Friday during the grand opening of the controversial Capitol Complex Improvement District Court ... are ahead of us." Mississippi Supreme Court ...
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Mississippi bill would pay bounty hunters to catch immigrants without legal status
A Mississippi district attorney proposed new legislation Wednesday to pay bounty hunters a reward for helping to deport immigrants in the country illegally. DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew ...
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Mississippi bill would pay bounty hunters to catch undocumented immigrants
(The Hill) — A Mississippi District Attorney proposed new legislation on Wednesday to pay bounty hunters a reward for helping to deport undocumented immigrants. DeSoto County District Attorney ...
USA Today19d
Is a major development announcement set for Hinds County this year? Get the details
The former Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority said he wanted to be part of the process of giving Hinds County an opportunity to succeed. Cole said McCullough has been a ...
Commercial Appeal19d
Could Mississippi get rid of its state income tax? What Mid-South residents should know
Phil Bryant to make emergency budget cuts several times. Numerous county Mississippi State Department of Health County offices closed and state grant matches for federally funded infrastructure ...