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Both bills are works in progress as lawmakers continue to move legislation out of committees for consideration.
The Mississippi Senate Education Committee passed two bills on Monday that could have far reaching implications.
One measure would create a small student transfer program for students in the lowest ranking school districts while a separate bill would mandate school districts receive notification within 24 hours of a student’s felony arrest.
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“Republicans should know better than to believe that miracles only happen when the government runs something.” In a stinging rebuke of the Senate’s decision to kill the popular conservative policy, The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board said Hosemann got the issue “exactly wrong.”
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Asked to describe Jim Poole, his close friend of six decades, Archie Manning paused, pregnantly.
“I’m really struggling with Jim’s death,” he finally said.
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After spirited debate in the chamber, a voice vote on a motion to table killed State Senator Jeremy England’s proposal to restore Mississippi’s ballot initiative process.
An effort to restore the ballot initiative process in Mississippi died in the Senate on Wednesday by a voice vote.
Senate Elections Chairman State Senator Jeremy England (R) presented SCR 518 to the full Senate after the measure he authored was moved out of the Elections Committee last week.
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Perhaps I heard the phrase “can’t see the forest for the trees” prior to “Different Drum” (1967) by the Stone Poneys (which song launched Linda Ronstadt to superstardom) —
“But honey child I’ve got my doubts
You can’t see the forest for the trees”
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The vast majority of states across the U.S. now allow some form of high school NIL.
A bill that would have allowed Mississippi high school student-athletes to accept Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, money or benefits quietly died in the House of Representatives last week.
Legislation filed by State Rep. Jeffery Harness (D) titled the “Mississippi High School Student-Athlete NIL Protection Act” died the House Judiciary A Committee on deadline day.
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One of the strange things about mass media is that you deal in masses of people. Every week we have multiple obituaries in our newspapers. Each of the deceased leaves behind a wake in the water of humanity, touching other lives in innumerable and profound ways.
Our God creates so many people and yet each person is unique and precious. It is mind boggling, but that’s simply the way it is. Our job at the newspaper is to chronicle their passing. We cannot begin to fully express the magnitude of their journey.
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Mayor Mark Grubbs announced during the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting on February 3, that the annual Mayor’s Food Drive is underway.
One pound packages of spaghetti noodles will be collected through February 27 and given to food distribution sites in Magee and surrounding counties.
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Quoting Goldilocks Saturday evening — “This one is just right!” was perfect for the annual Magee Mardi Gras Parade. The event drew a good crowd who enjoyed much milder temperatures than the inaugural event in 2025.
Purple, gold and green could be seen certainly in the beads thrown but also in costumes, head gear and decked out floats. The Magee Police Department K-9 units led and ended the procession down Main Avenue beginning at 6 p.m.
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The Magee Board of Aldermen has hired a new zoning administrator/ code enforcement officer to replace former director Penny Aguirre.
Evan Jones of Jackson, Miss., will assume his duties on Tuesday, March 10. Jones is in the process of completing a master’s degree in public administration online from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Pictured is an adult male purple martin. (Photo courtesy of Purple Martin Conservation Association)
In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first purple martins of the year have been spotted in Mississippi.
The birds were seen on Jan. 31 in Gautier, Mississippi, by a purple martin enthusiast – one of many throughout the eastern and central United States who track and report on the birds’ annual migration on behalf of the Purple Martin Conservation Association (PMCA). The migration of these unique birds can be reported and tracked through a community science project called the Scout-Arrival Study.
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Mayor Mark Grubbs announced during the Magee Mayor and Board of Aldermen regular meeting, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 the annual March of the Mayor’s Food Drive is underway.
One pound packages of spaghetti noodles will be collected through February 27 and will be given to food distribution sites in Magee and surrounding counties.
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The Magee Board of Aldermen hired a new zoning administrator/code enforcement officer Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Evan Jones of Jackson, MS will assume his duties Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Jones is in the process of completing a Master’s in Public Administration online from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His previous experience includes nonprofit research and administration and most recently a stint with Alexander County, NC Planning and Development Department.
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Congratulations to Braeden Gregory on signing a scholarship to further his education and football career as a member of the Co-Lin Wolfpack. Gregory was joined by his family and friends on signing day.
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Farming teaches lessons that apply far beyond the field. You learn the importance of clear boundaries, responsibility, and staying focused on the
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Congratulations to Henry Funches and Mikel McCray on signing scholarships to further their education and football careers. Funches will be joining the Southwest Bears as a wide receiver next season. Mikel McCray will be attending Hinds as a guard. Head Coach Chuckie Allen said, “We are extremely proud of these two young men, and we know they are prepared to do big things on the field and in life.”
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The state Senate on Tuesday unanimously voted to provide $20 million to fund the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s initial Winter Storm Fern response and recovery efforts, although it was not clear if the House would consider the plan. Hours after the Senate vote, Gov. Tate Reeves announced he is requesting a major disaster declaration for several counties.
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The Mendenhall Bible Church (MBC) and its outreach, the Mendenhall Ministries (TMM) announce that Dr. Scottye Holloway has tendered his resignation as President of TMM to accept the call to pastor a church in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Holloway, son of Rev. Joe Holloway and his wife, Mattie, has served as TMM's president for eight years. The church and ministry thank him for his steadfast service during the difficult COVID years and for his commitment to sustaining TMM's support base and activities in the community.
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The Simpson County Board of Supervisors covered a wide range of county business during its regular meeting held Feb. 2, addressing road projects, personnel matters, financial approvals and citizen concerns.
County Engineer Greg Bonds provided a brief update on state aid road projects, noting that work remains underway but progress has been slowed due to weather conditions that have not been conducive to laying asphalt. Bonds said he will give the board another update at its next meeting.
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A vote against a Democrat-backed amendment on a resolution that was ruled procedurally defective in the Senate Rules Committee has drawn scrutiny from the Mississippi Senator’s challengers.
Opponents of Mississippi U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) are attempting to use a committee vote on a proposed amendment that was ruled to be not germane to the measure at hand as fodder on the campaign trail.
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