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Mississippi Teachers Union Says Gov. Reeves Downplayed Its Influence During Debate

Mississippi’s leading public teachers union is accusing Republican Gov. Tate Reeves of spreading “misinformation” over remarks he made during Wednesday night’s debate downplaying the group’s influence among state educators.

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Torsheta Jackson November 3, 2023
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Highlights: Reeves and Presley Debate Abortion, Medicaid, Welfare Scandal, Taxes

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and Democratic challenger Brandon Presley drew sharp contrasts over their views on policies to help rural hospitals and cut taxes while trading blows over accusations of corruption during the only debate of the campaign Wednesday night.

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Heather Harrison November 2, 2023
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Tunica Schools Could Return to Local Control After Nearly Nine-Year Conservatorship

Tunica Public School District could soon regain local control due to improvements after a nine-year state conservatorship.

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Torsheta Jackson October 30, 2023
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Mississippi Coalition to End Corporal Punishment Rallies in Jackson

The Mississippi Coalition to End Corporal Punishment attended the MDE Board of Education meeting and rallied at the Capitol to end harsh discipline.

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Torsheta Jackson October 24, 2023
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JPS Superintendent Proposes Closing or Consolidating 16 Jackson Schools

Jackson should close or consolidate 16 schools, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Errick Greene suggested as he presented a draft optimization plan at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

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Torsheta Jackson October 5, 2023
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Childhood Illnesses Could Spike In Mississippi After Vaccine Ruling, State Health Officer Warns

Preventable diseases like measles may soon rise among young Mississippians after a federal judge forced the State to allow religious exemptions for required vaccinations for children starting school, State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney is warning. 

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Heather Harrison September 29, 2023
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Meridian Schools No Longer Under Federal Supervision Stemming from 1965 Desegregation Lawsuit

The Meridian Public School District is no longer under federal supervision because it has taken sufficient steps to limit the effects of segregation, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate found as he granted the district unitary status during a Sept. 12 hearing in Jackson, Miss.

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Torsheta Jackson September 19, 2023
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Jackson Public Schools Fires 17 Employees, Consolidate Schools Over Testing Irregularities

Jackson Public School officials have disciplined more than 40 employees following an investigation into Spring 2023 testing irregularities.

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Torsheta Jackson September 7, 2023
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Mississippi Schools Adopt Rules Protecting Student Athletes from Heat

With the risk of heat-related illnesses a concern as athletes return to practice, the Mississippi High School Activities Association has taken measures to boost safety for athletes and coaches.

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Torsheta Jackson August 9, 2023
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