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The legislation would create an additional $6 million in tax credits for special purpose schools that serve students with disabilities.
The Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill that would create a third bucket for educational tax credits solely for special purpose schools under the Children’s Promise Act.
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The legislation would create an additional $6 million in tax credits for special purpose schools that serve students with disabilities.
The Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill that would create a third bucket for educational tax credits solely for special purpose schools under the Children’s Promise Act.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The legislation would create an additional $6 million in tax credits for special purpose schools that serve students with disabilities.
The Senate passed a strike-all amendment to a House bill that would create a third bucket for educational tax credits solely for special purpose schools under the Children’s Promise Act.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Jackson trio are set to go on trial in the summer of 2026.
A former Jackson mayor is asking a federal judge to dismiss bribery charges against him.
Attorneys for former capital city mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba filed the dismissal motion on February 27, but court officials told Magnolia Tribune that the filing is not available to the public because a federal judge ruled the motion to be “restricted.”
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The Jackson trio are set to go on trial in the summer of 2026.
A former Jackson mayor is asking a federal judge to dismiss bribery charges against him.
Attorneys for former capital city mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba filed the dismissal motion on February 27, but court officials told Magnolia Tribune that the filing is not available to the public because a federal judge ruled the motion to be “restricted.”
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Once the first 300 are claimed, any vehicle owner in Mississippi will be able buy one at their local county tax collector’s office to support freedom and liberty studies at a state university.
Over 200 of the needed 300 applications has been received for the first round of the Gadsden Flag car tags which proudly declares “Don’t Tread On Me.” The 300 tags must be claimed and spoken for before the state will begin production of the new specialty tags.
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Once the first 300 are claimed, any vehicle owner in Mississippi will be able buy one at their local county tax collector’s office to support freedom and liberty studies at a state university.
Over 200 of the needed 300 applications has been received for the first round of the Gadsden Flag car tags which proudly declares “Don’t Tread On Me.” The 300 tags must be claimed and spoken for before the state will begin production of the new specialty tags.
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The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to concur on the measures Tuesday after the bills returned from the Senate.
Legislation allowing terminally ill patients to try medical cannabis for ailments not currently covered under the state’s program and another measure to request FDA approval to conduct clinical trials of a psychoactive drug aimed at helping people overcome PTSD and opioid withdrawal symptoms are heading to the governor’s desk.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The Mississippi House of Representatives voted to concur on the measures Tuesday after the bills returned from the Senate.
Legislation allowing terminally ill patients to try medical cannabis for ailments not currently covered under the state’s program and another measure to request FDA approval to conduct clinical trials of a psychoactive drug aimed at helping people overcome PTSD and opioid withdrawal symptoms are heading to the governor’s desk.
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Eli Causey of Petal served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Eli is pictured with Lieutenant Governor C. Delbert Hosemann, Jr., who sponsored his visit and Senator Chris Johnson. Eli is the son of Jana and Chris Causey and attends Petal High School. When asked about the week, Eli said, "I enjoyed having conversations with senators and the people working within the Capitol. I also enjoyed being on the floor and doing specific things for the senators.”
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On Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday), the Meistersingers of Mississippi Chorus will present Parts II and III of Messiah by George Frideric Handel at 3:00 p.m.
at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online or at the door at www.meistersingersofms.com/events.
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I prefer local issues, but the recent international topics are driving everyone’s interest, so I’ll add my two bits.
Unlike many of my friends, I am not a fan of Trump’s personality. I would prefer a more genteel leader like Ronald Reagan. But Trump is the duly elected leader of our nation.
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I prefer local issues, but the recent international topics are driving everyone’s interest, so I’ll add my two bits.
Unlike many of my friends, I am not a fan of Trump’s personality. I would prefer a more genteel leader like Ronald Reagan. But Trump is the duly elected leader of our nation.
By Wyatt Emmerich on
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I prefer local issues, but the recent international topics are driving everyone’s interest, so I’ll add my two bits.
Unlike many of my friends, I am not a fan of Trump’s personality. I would prefer a more genteel leader like Ronald Reagan. But Trump is the duly elected leader of our nation.
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THAT Arena Rock Show ‘Cranks It Up to 11’ at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater on May 29, 2026 - Doors 6:30 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Dust off the denim, tease up that hair, and get ready to stomp your boots, because THAT Arena Rock Show is rolling into the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Friday, May 29th — and they’re bringing the thunder.
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MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION AND MISSISSIPPI HILLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA TO FUND ROADMAPS TO REVITALIZATION FOR FOUR MAIN STREET COMMUNITIES IN HILLS REGION
JACKSON, Miss. (March 18, 2026) – The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area (MHNHA) have partnered to implement the Roadmaps to Revitalization initiative in four designated Main Street communities within the Hills region this year.
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The Ole Miss Lady Rebels are the only team from our state that will be heading to March Madness. It is the fifth consecutive year for the Lady Rebels and 22nd overall appearance in program history. Ole Miss (23-11) will begin their tournament play Friday night facing Gonzaga in Minneapolis. The Rebels are the fifth seed in the Sacramento Region.
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Scruggs Family Provides Transformative Support to Ole Miss
Major gifts fund Alumni Center board room, law school initiatives
OXFORD, Miss. – The Scruggs family has made two gifts totaling $450,000 to University of Mississippi, strengthening both the future Triplett Alumni Center and opportunities for Ole Miss law students.
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State’s corn crop had
a historic early start
By Bonnie Coblentz
MSU Extension Service
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Ideal weather made it possible for many Mississippi farmers to plant corn as early as the end of February, likely a record for the state.
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