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State superintendent recommends waiving of passing requirements for statewide tests

By Steve Wilson , READ MORE > 10,373 Reads
On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 03:57 PM

Mississippi state Superintendent Carey Wright told the Senate Education Committee Wednesday that the Legislature should waive the passing requirements for two statewide tests for third grade reading and

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Water rates ordinance introduced

By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 45 Reads
On Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:40 AM

At the January 14, 2021 Tallulah City Council meeting, members of the City Council voted to introduce an ordinance which will set the new water rates for the City of Tallulah.

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Missing child found, 1 arrested

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On Wed, 01/06/2021 - 12:29 PM

On Mon., Jan.

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State Department of Education allocated $8 million for distance learning

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On Thu, 12/31/2020 - 04:00 PM

BATON ROUGE, La.

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House passes bill to increase stimulus check amount

By Nicole C. Davis, READ MORE > 2,096 Reads
On Thu, 12/31/2020 - 08:09 AM

On Monday, the House of Representatives passed an increase in direct COVID-19 payments to $2,000 per person, a $1,400 increase from what was previously o

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MPSO, TPD urge safety during New Year holiday

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On Thu, 12/31/2020 - 06:25 AM

The Madison Parish Sheriff Department would like to remind everyone to be as safe as possible on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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AG: domestic violence can surge during holidays

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 08:03 PM

BATON ROUGE, LA - Celebrating the New Year is a time for laughter, celebration, and goal-setting. And after a year like 2020, people may think everyone is excited to begin a new journey around the Sun.

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Man killed in Tuesday explosion

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:55 PM

Authorities are investigating a fuel tank explosion that claimed the life of a dispensing tru

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Congressman-elect Letlow said to be in stable condition during COVID-19 hospitalization

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On Mon, 12/28/2020 - 03:25 PM

Luke Letlow, Louisiana’s newest member of Congress, was in “stable condition” Sunda

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COVID cases continue rise

By Nicole C. Davis, READ MORE > 2,483 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 08:59 AM

Monday brought in the first day of winter. Although temperatures may be decreasing, one thing is not, and that’s the case numbers of COVID-19. As of Tuesday, the confirmed number for the state includes 266,953.

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