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Mississippi’s top court to hear arguments over spending public money on private schools
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear arguments over a state law allocating $10 million of federal pandemic relief money to private schools’ infrastructure grants. A chancery judge blocked the law after a lawsuit argued it would disadvantage public schools. The state legislature planned to spend most of the $1.8 billion received for pandemic relief during the last session, including creating grant programs for private schools. Public schools are not eligible for the infrastructure grants but can access interest-free loans. The lawsuit argues that federal funds were appropriated to the state treasury so should be accessible to all schools.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (May 16-18), various events will take place across Mississippi. Highlights include Food Truck Friday in Jackson, live acoustic guitar in Clinton, and the Natchez Spring Carnival. Jackson will host exhibitions like “Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” On Saturday, family-friendly activities include a 5K run in Jackson, the Treaty Oak Revival concert in Brandon, and a farmers’ market in Vicksburg. In the Pine Belt, events like the Hattiesburg Craft Beer Fest and the Veterans Festival in Hattiesburg will also take place. Sunday features a community run in Jackson and a screening showcase.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (May 9-11) in Mississippi offers diverse activities across Central Mississippi and the Pine Belt. Highlights in Central Mississippi include Owl Prowl at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Jurassic Quest at the Jackson Convention Complex, live music events such as Live at Five in Natchez, plus theater, exhibitions, markets, and family-friendly festivals like the Natchez Spring Carnival. Jackson hosts the inaugural Coffee Festival and Shakespeare in the Park. In the Pine Belt, enjoy live music, zoo-themed celebrations, historical events, craft beer sampling, and comedy shows with comedian John Crist in Hattiesburg. There are also special Mother’s Day events throughout the region.
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SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 25-27) features a variety of events across Central and Pine Belt regions. Highlights include MiraGotSoul at Vibe Studio in Jackson, a community Dinner and Movie in Clinton, and the Natchez Kite Festival. Enjoy live performances with Sweet Lizzy Project in Natchez and the New Bourbon Street Jazz Band in Clinton. Family-friendly activities include the Native Plant Fest and Community Farmers Market in Jackson. In Hattiesburg, catch the Henry Cho tour and the Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival. Overall, it’s a weekend full of entertainment, culture, and fun activities for all ages.
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'I think I'm going to remember it forever': Pleasant Grove teacher goes extra mile for student
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