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The Mississippi Department of Human Services is expected to explore a funding model advocates for months have proposed as a solution to the state’s child care crisis, agency director Bob Anderson announced during a Senate Public Health Committee meeting Wednesday.
By Sophia Paffenroth - Mississippi Today on
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The Lady Mavericks of Manchester were blazing hot from behind the three-point arc Monday night against St. Aloysius, connecting on 11 long-range bombs en route to a 56-13 runaway victory over the Lady Flashes.
Leading the way was Ellie Carpenter with five three-pointers and a game-high 19 points.
Alley Grace Ables hit three from deep and finished the game with 17 points and Angel Rae Carpenter nailed one three pointer and scored 11 points.
By Joffre Washington on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Lady Mavericks of Manchester were blazing hot from behind the three-point arc Monday night against St. Aloysius, connecting on 11 long-range bombs en route to a 56-13 runaway victory over the Lady Flashes.
Leading the way was Ellie Carpenter with five three-pointers and a game-high 19 points.
Alley Grace Ables hit three from deep and finished the game with 17 points and Angel Rae Carpenter nailed one three pointer and scored 11 points.
By Joffre Washington on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Lady Mavericks of Manchester were blazing hot from behind the three-point arc Monday night against St. Aloysius, connecting on 11 long-range bombs en route to a 56-13 runaway victory over the Lady Flashes.
Leading the way was Ellie Carpenter with five three-pointers and a game-high 19 points.
Alley Grace Ables hit three from deep and finished the game with 17 points and Angel Rae Carpenter nailed one three pointer and scored 11 points.
By Joffre Washington on
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Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, July 19, 2023. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The college is expected to name its next leader in March. Current President Donzell Lee will complete his term in June.
Tougaloo College has named three finalists in its search for a new president. Donzell Lee, the current president, will complete his term in June.
The finalists are:
By Candice Wilder - Mississippi Today on
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Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, July 19, 2023. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The college is expected to name its next leader in March. Current President Donzell Lee will complete his term in June.
Tougaloo College has named three finalists in its search for a new president. Donzell Lee, the current president, will complete his term in June.
The finalists are:
By Candice Wilder - Mississippi Today on
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HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12.
Lamar’s legislation, HB 1284, would consolidate the following community colleges:
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12.
Lamar’s legislation, HB 1284, would consolidate the following community colleges:
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
HB 1284 would reduce the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12 by July 2027.
State Rep. Trey Lamar (R), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in Mississippi, has filed legislation that would consolidate a number of community colleges, reducing the current 15 community and junior college districts down to 12.
Lamar’s legislation, HB 1284, would consolidate the following community colleges:
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
Hyde-Smith campaign manager Jake Monssen said the vast support shown for the Senator “is a strong demonstration of the trust our elected leaders have in her effectiveness in Washington.”
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
Hyde-Smith campaign manager Jake Monssen said the vast support shown for the Senator “is a strong demonstration of the trust our elected leaders have in her effectiveness in Washington.”
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has also been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is facing newcomer Sarah Adlakha in the March 10 Republican Primary.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith picked up a slew of endorsements this week from fellow Republicans across Mississippi supporting her re-election bid.
Hyde-Smith campaign manager Jake Monssen said the vast support shown for the Senator “is a strong demonstration of the trust our elected leaders have in her effectiveness in Washington.”
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
A successful hygge begins with setting the proper vibe in your home. Afterall, it is your sanctuary – the place where you will relax and unwind.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
A successful hygge begins with setting the proper vibe in your home. Afterall, it is your sanctuary – the place where you will relax and unwind.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino:
Public-to-public transfers, sometimes called open enrollment or portability, are not robustly used. The policy is not a panacea. It can be a lifeline for hardship, though.
Forty-six (46) states, plus the District of Columbia, allow a student to transfer from the public school they are assigned to into another public school. Mississippi is among them.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Legislature is considering ways to integrate social safety nets and workforce development in a manner that moves people off of welfare and into a sustainable job.
The importance of work on the psyche and society as a whole was a topic of discussion during Empower Mississippi’s fifth annual Solutions Summit this week.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Manchester Academy Mavericks were riding high for a half Monday night against St. Aloysius and appeared destined for a Senior Night win.
The Flashes, however, mounted a furious second half comeback and pulled out a ten-point, 50-40 victory.
Holding a 9-8 lead after one quarter, the Mavs began to pull away in the second quarter and, after outscoring St. Al 15-7 in the frame, led 24-15 at the half.
By Joffre Washington on
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Photo by Nell Luter Floyd, © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
Plans include widening West County Line Road
The Madison County Board of Supervisors, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, the city of Jackson, the city of Ridgeland and the Madison County Economic Development Authority plan to work together to improve West County Line Road.
The boards of supervisors, the city of Ridgeland, the city of Jackson and the Madison County Economic Development Authority plan to sign an intergovernmental cooperation agreement and be part of a regional partnership dedicated to improving West County Line Road, said Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee.
By Nell Luter Floyd - Sun Staff Writer on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The Manchester Academy Mavericks were riding high for a half Monday night against St. Aloysius and appeared destined for a Senior Night win.
The Flashes, however, mounted a furious second half comeback and pulled out a ten-point, 50-40 victory.
Holding a 9-8 lead after one quarter, the Mavs began to pull away in the second quarter and, after outscoring St. Al 15-7 in the frame, led 24-15 at the half.
By Joffre Washington on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Plans include widening West County Line Road
The Madison County Board of Supervisors, the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, the city of Jackson, the city of Ridgeland and the Madison County Economic Development Authority plan to work together to improve West County Line Road.
The boards of supervisors, the city of Ridgeland, the city of Jackson and the Madison County Economic Development Authority plan to sign an intergovernmental cooperation agreement and be part of a regional partnership dedicated to improving West County Line Road, said Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee.
By Nell Luter Floyd - Sun Staff Writer on
