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State Superintendent Carey Wright

State superintendent recommends waiving of passing requirements for statewide tests

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 03:56 PM

Mississippi state Superintendent Carey Wright told the Senate Education Committee Wednesday that the Legislature should waive the passing requirements for two statewide tests for third grade reading and

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Mary Louise Farris Sawaya Long

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On Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:52 AM

Mary Louise Farris Sawaya Long, age 91 of Maumelle, Ark. passed away on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. She was born to the late Mike Farris and Monnie Shamoun Farris on May 18, 1929.

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Leonard Franklin (BIT) Vincent

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 03:48 PM

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Governor Reeves Made Two Judicial Appointments

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:56 AM

Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced two appointments for South Mississippi.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 15th, 2021

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On Fri, 01/15/2021 - 09:47 AM

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

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Weekly Newsletter - From the Desk of Commissioner Brent Bailey

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 05:05 PM

Bellow is a statement from PSC Commissioner Brent Bailey:

This week’s newsletter provides a peek into the 2021 Legislative Session and identifies several bills that I will be monitoring through the general session that could impact customers, certain utilities or the Commission.

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Teacher Pay Raise, ADA Hold Harmless, Licensure Bills Pass Senate Ed Committee

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On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:21 PM

Senate Bill 2001, a teacher pay raise bill, passed unanimously in the Senate Education Committee this afternoon. It must now pass the Appropriations Committee before going to the floor of the full Senate for a vote. The bill gives certified teachers with three or more years’ experience a $1,000 pay increase.

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Mississippi Economic Council's Virtual Capital Day 2021 Draws Over 500 Leaders on Livestream

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 08:37 PM

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Prince Gene Bays

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 05:04 PM

Prince Gene Bays, 82, of Clarksdale died Jan. 8, 2021 at Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services are 11 a.m. Jan. 16, 2021 at McLaurin Memorial Garden with Elder Willie George Bays Jr. officiating. Burial is at McLaurin Memorial Garden. Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

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Mississippi Covid-19 Update : January 12th, 2021

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On Tue, 01/12/2021 - 09:57 AM

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

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