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School funding and ballot initiatives are among issues surviving in Mississippi Legislature
SUMMARY: Mississippi legislators are considering proposals to rewrite the public school funding formula. Senate Bill 2332 would revise the existing formula, while House Bill 1453 would introduce a new formula that would increase funding for poorer districts. The deadline for general bills and constitutional amendments for committee consideration has passed, with several bills still alive, including ones related to Medicaid expansion, a ballot initiative process, and defining sex. Bills that are dead include proposals to close the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, shut down public universities, ban diversity programs on college campuses, prohibit abortion advertising, and remove a Confederate painting from the state Capitol.
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A Rainy Start for This Weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The weekend in Columbus, Mississippi starts with warm and rainy weather, with multiple rounds of rain expected. Scattered storms are forecasted for today and tonight, with a brief break before more rain arrives. There is a potential for flash flooding due to heavy rainfall. Tomorrow will see another round of scattered storms, with temperatures reaching the low 80s. The rain is expected to clear out by Saturday evening, leading to a mostly dry Saturday night. By Sunday, the sunshine will return along with warmer temperatures in the upper 80s. Some areas could receive up to 3+ inches of rain over the weekend.
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McComb PD launches app to help fight crime
SUMMARY: The McComb Police Department in Mississippi has introduced a new crime fighting tool, the McComb MS PD App, developed by Tip411. The app allows citizens to give anonymous tips directly to police via their smartphones or by text message. It aims to encourage community involvement in keeping the city safe from violent crimes like shootings and murders. The police chief emphasizes the importance of community policing and hopes that the public will use the app to help fight crime. The app has received positive feedback from some community members who see it as a valuable tool for safety.
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Hatley students host living wax museum of famous Mississippians
SUMMARY: Fourth graders at Hatley School in Mississippi spent nine weeks researching famous Mississippians and brought their research to life in a wax museum. The students portrayed different Mississippi natives like Jimmy Buffett, B.B. King, and Britney Spears, sharing stories of their lives and careers. The teachers behind the project hoped to inspire the children to see that hard work and dedication can lead to success, despite their Mississippi roots. The students learned valuable lessons from the project, such as perseverance and never giving up, as they embodied their chosen famous Mississippians in the spotlight. This was the first year for Hatley's Famous Mississippians Wax Museum.
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