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JACKSON, Miss.–You’ll likely see many things happen this legislative session. Teachers may get pay raises. There will likely be debate about expanding Medicaid and pping...
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Miss. Senators Vote no for Emergency Unemployment Benefit Extension
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Washington, D.C. — Both U.S. senators from Mississippi voted no on Tuesday for an extension of emergency unemployment benefits....
Opposing Common Core Rally in Capital City
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JACKSON, Miss. — One group in the state rallied on Tuesday against the Common Core educational standards in Mississippi....
Opposing Common Core Rally Set for Tuesday Indoors
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JACKSON, Miss. — Seemingly due to the extremely cold conditions in Mississippi, the Opposing Common Core Rally set for Tuesday has moved indoors....
The Money You Pay for Political Conventions Could Mean New Hope for Sick Kids
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–If you have a child that’s sick or disabled, there could be new money for research to find a cure. It’s a new US...
Lawyers Want Mississippi Flag Removed from California Civic Center
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Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA – Some Southern Californian lawyers say the Mississippi state flag has no place at the Civic Center in the city of Santa...
2014 Miss. Legislative Session Nearing, Democrats Pushing Education and Medicaid Expansion
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JACKSON, Miss. — The 2014 legislative session is less than a week away in Mississippi and Democratic lawmakers have several things their agenda....
Gangs in Private Prison Causing Big Trouble: Riot at Walnut Grove
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WALNUT GROVE, Miss.–The Walnut Grove Correctional Facility is run by Management and Training Corporation and a statement from that private company said gang violence was...
Law Officer Deaths: Mississippi Ranks Third in the Nation for 2013
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Mississippi ends the year on a grim note. There were seven police officers who died this year, according to Craig Floyd, president and CEO...
Britt to Take Charge as Sheriff of Jackson County
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BILOXI, Miss.–Charles Britt has been picked as the interim sheriff of Jackson County. Britt, a 25-year veteran of the Biloxi Police Department, will start the...