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House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar, R-Senatobia, speaks in the House chamber during legislative session on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at the Capitol in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Though school choice talks have stalled this session, bills regarding a state tax program that incentivizes Mississippians to donate to private schools have now passed both chambers of the Legislature and head to final negotiations.
Since 2020, private schools and foster care organizations have been receiving money through the Children’s Promise Act, which gives donors a dollar-for-dollar tax credits for up to 50% of the donor’s state tax liability.
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CARROLLTON — The Cotesworth Culture & Heritage Center will host the Cotesworth Celtic Gathering on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at historic Cotesworth in Carrollton.
The family-friendly festival will celebrate the traditions of Scotland and Ireland with live music, bagpipes, fiddles, Highland Games by Backyard Rebellion, cultural demonstrations, and historical exhibits. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, vendor shopping, children’s activities, farm animal encounters, a petting zoo, and pony rides.
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The Seeds of Success School Garden Project is a new initiative by the JA of Winona designed to bring hands-on learning and environmental awareness to local students.
Beautiful planter boxes were donated to Carroll Academy and J. Z. George High School by JA of Winona. The planters were hand-built by local craftsmen Billy Michael McClurg and James “Jimmy” Leach, whose time and talent helped make the project possible.
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Pictured are Charlene Johnson, Paulette Gregg, Bobbye Gayle Makamson and Marsha Shaw.
Members of the Cherokee Rose Garden club put out Easter Nativity crosses at the Carrollton intersection.
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Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Community House at 305 Lexington Street.
Theme: Happy Birthday America
Soups to be tasted:
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One of my favorite times of year is upon us and that is March Madness.
It’s the time of year where what you see on tv from games, commercials, your favorite snacks all talk about the basketball tournament.
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The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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On Monday morning, March 16th, Carroll County EOC received a call from a senior citizen who awakened to discover that her only mode of transportation had been stolen. Carroll County Deputies were immediately dispatched to the address near Greenwood Leflore Airport.
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JXN Water and Entergy Mississippi have something in common. They are both regulated monopolies that have failed to provide affordable water and electricity to justify their monopoly status. They are “natural monopolies” based on the premise that competition involves costly duplication of plants and pipes and transmission lines and thus higher costs. Hence, regulated monopolies to provide cheaper water and electricity.
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The Duck Hill Board of Aldermen meet every second Monday of the month at the City Hall building starting at 6 p.m.
Monday, Mar. 9 the Duck Hill Board of Aldermen held their regular monthly meeting. All members were in attendance with Alderwoman Jaqueline Eskridge joining the meeting via telephone, however Board Attorney Adam Kirk was absent. Much business was discussed in the roughly forty-minute duration of the meeting. The highlights are as follows.
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WINONA, Miss. — The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved nearly $95,000 in storm-related repairs and cleanup, joined a multi-county railroad authority and renewed a grant-writing contract during its regular meeting at the county courthouse.
Storm debris costs
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Another fire was reported in Kilmichael Sunday evening, March 15. According to Kilmichael Volunteer Fire Chief David Eldridge the blaze, which claimed the majority of an old gas station/feed store, was reported around 1:35 a.m. The store, located on South Depot Avenue, was fully involved when fire officials arrived on scene. Kilmichael Volunteer Fire Department was first on scene and responded with two trucks. When on the scene, KVFD requested mutual aid from Poplar Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
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CARROLLTON, Miss. — The Carroll County Board of Supervisors extended a local emergency declaration, advanced debris cleanup and monitoring contracts and approved a series of financial measures during its first regular March meeting Monday, March 2, at the Carrollton Courthouse.
The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Board President James A. Neill Jr., with all supervisors present.
Previous minutes and emergency extension
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Carroll County School District Board of Education meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month in the J.Z. George Band Hall starting at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24 the Carroll County School District Board of Education held a special called meeting. Much information was discussed over the roughly hour and a half duration of the open meeting, with a closed executive session taking place as well. The overarching topic for the meeting was concerning district policies and procedures on various topics.
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Ted "Teddy" DiBiase Jr. and his wife Kristen Tynes walk to the Thad Cochran United States Courthouse on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King, Mississippi Today
Attorneys defending Ted “Teddy” DiBiase Jr., the only person to face trial in a welfare fraud scandal that has rocked Mississippi over the last six years, kept their case succinct.
They began Tuesday and rested Wednesday afternoon, the 18th day of trial, after calling just four witnesses. DiBiase opted not to take the stand. On Thursday, the judge will deliver the jury’s instructions, both sides will present closing arguments and jurors will begin deliberating.
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Jackson’s premier culinary celebration returns March 20–22 with festival chair Chef Nick Wallace and more than 35 participating chefs.
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Four more counties added to winter storm public assistance program
Four more counties are now eligible for Public Assistance grants to support debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities damaged by the January winter storm.
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After being fired following an incendiary post about Charlie Kirk’s death, former ole Miss employee Lauren Stokes argued her First Amendment rights were violated. U.S. District Judge Glen Davidson dismissed the claims Monday, setting up a potential 5th Circuit appeal.
A federal judge has dismissed former University of Mississippi employee Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment retaliation lawsuit against Chancellor Glenn Boyce, bringing an early end—at least for now—to one of the state’s most closely watched campus speech disputes.
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Mary Ann was born in Biloxi and grew up in Brandon, with loving but strict parents. Her childhood in Mississippi shaped her outlook on life.
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