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Abortion, teacher pay and tax cuts: Bills to watch this legislative session

Mississippi lawmakers filed nearly 2,000 bills as of this week’s deadline for drafting general legislation, slightly lower than the nearly 2,500 that had been filed this time last year.

Charter schools board members must follow state ethics laws

The Mississippi Ethics Commission says charter school board members are subject to state ethics laws, which prohibit conflicts of interest that could lead to the misspending of public dollars.

MSDH partnering with Mississippi Public Librarys to offer free radon home test kits

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Radon Program is partnering with the Mississippi Public Library System next week to offer free radon home test kits as part of Radon Action Month.

MDE Suspends Policies on A-F Grading, 3rd Grade Reading, and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to suspend three statewide policies regarding assessment and accountability to manage the ongoing impact of COVI

Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 22nd, 2021

Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi.

 

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Abortion, teacher pay and tax cuts: Bills to watch this legislative session

By Mississippi Today , READ MORE > 183 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:32 AM

Mississippi lawmakers filed nearly 2,000 bills as of this week’s deadline for drafting general legislation, slightly lower than the nearly 2,500 that had been filed this time last year.

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Sarah Thomas, a Pascagoula native, to be first female to officiate in a Super Bowl

Down judge Sarah Thomas will become the first woman ever to officiate in a Super Bowl.

Sports Column: Drew Brees leaves an unforgettable Saints legacy. The story started in Jackson.
In women’s hoops, we suddenly have a real Mississippi rivalry
His name is Carson, he lives in Raymond, and he will officiate the national championship
Seniors Ray, Smith compete in Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game
Matthews going to Miss. College after two years at Coahoma

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Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones, 72, of  Clarksdale, died Jan. 18, 2021 at his residence. Public viewing is 2 to 4 p.m… READ MORE

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Lawmakers will work via internet as COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol

House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, said Thursday that the House will start meeting online as… READ MORE

Abortion, teacher pay and tax cuts: Bills to watch this legislative session
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 22nd, 2021
COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol, quarantine orders expected for some senators
MDE Suspends Policies on A-F Grading, 3rd Grade Reading, and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year
Central District multimodal grants announced

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Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

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The Ten Commandments of tractor safety
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Richard Ira Gates

Richard Ira Gates, 60, Clarksdale died March 17, 2020 at his residence. Public viewing is from 2 to… READ MORE

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Wicker Encourages Biden to Unify America

OPINION column by Senator Roger Wicker Impeachment and Far-Left Proposals Will Not Heal Divisions

SID SALTER: With Democrat trifecta in Washington, Republicans stand at an uneasy crossroads
Wicker: Big Tech Has Crossed a Red Line
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
SALTER: Wicker’s certification vote showed character, courage and loyalty to the Constitution
FLOYD INGRAM: I’m looking forward to 2021

Weddings & Engagement

WEDDING: Ashcraft / Dominguez

Alexandra Frances Ashcraft and Joshua Beau Dominguez were united in marriage Friday, October 30,… READ MORE

WEDDING: Debruler / Agostinelli
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Lawmakers will work via internet as COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol

House Speaker Philip Gunn, R-Clinton, said Thursday that the House will start meeting online as… READ MORE

Abortion, teacher pay and tax cuts: Bills to watch this legislative session
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 22nd, 2021
COVID-19 spreads at the Capitol, quarantine orders expected for some senators
MDE Suspends Policies on A-F Grading, 3rd Grade Reading, and High School Assessments for 2020-21 School Year
Central District multimodal grants announced

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Bobby Jones

Bobby Jones, 72, of  Clarksdale, died Jan. 18, 2021 at his residence. Public viewing is 2 to 4 p.m… READ MORE

James L. Martin
Willie D. Webster
Bobby Jones
Josephine Miller
Charles E. Ray

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