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Mississippi could allow early in-person voting in near future
SUMMARY: Mississippi Senate has passed a bill (44-8) that would introduce early in-person voting 15 days before elections, ending the 45-day in-person absentee voting period known for delays. Under Senate Bill 2580, proposed by Sen. Jeremy England, voters would cast ballots using a scantron that's counted electronically on election night. This aims to provide more flexibility for those with conflicting schedules on election day, eliminating the need for an excuse to vote early. Mail-in absentee voting will remain for qualifying individuals, with the military receiving ballots 45 days ahead. The bill now moves to the House and could be effective from January 1, 2026.
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Investigation underway after gun found in backpack of Ridgeland High School student
SUMMARY: A student at Ridgeland High School was removed from campus after a gun was discovered in their backpack on Friday, April 26. Alerted by students who saw the firearm, educators quickly notified law enforcement. The student in question was taken off campus without incident, and the weapon was confiscated. Parents received a message from the school's principal about the ordeal. Madison County School District emphasized the importance of student safety and reminded parents that weapons in school would lead to expulsion. Law enforcement is currently investigating the matter.
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2024 Mississippi Administrator, Teacher of the Year recognized
SUMMARY: Anita Wansley, principal of Northeast Elementary School, and Shauna Waters, a teacher at West Lauderdale High School, have been named Mississippi's Administrator and Teacher of the Year, respectively. Both are from the Lauderdale County School District. The awards were announced in Jackson and include a $5,000 stipend, with recipients sharing their expertise to aid education in the state. Wansley emphasizes collaboration and vision, while Waters focuses on key skills for student success. Alternates for the roles have also been chosen: Leigh Stanford for Administrator and Tamla Hughes for Teacher of the Year.
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Mississippi’s unemployment rate reaches new record low
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state's unemployment rate hit a record low of 3% in March, equaling the state's previous lowest percentage. Reeves credited the economic growth to attracting significant private sector investments and creating thousands of jobs. Among these investments, a $10 billion project from Amazon Web Services is expected to generate 1,000 jobs. The state has also been recognized for its quality pre-kindergarten education and has attained all-time high graduation rates. After a consistent decline in unemployment throughout 2023, Mississippi managed to reach and maintain this record low early in 2024.
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