SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are considering replacing the outdated Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) with a new funding formula, the Mississippi Student Funding Formula. This new plan aims to provide more financial support to school districts, especially for students with additional needs. The bill has passed in both the state Senate and House, with some dissenting votes. Critics argue that the Legislature has consistently underfunded education in the past. The new formula would allocate an additional $217 million for schools compared to the current MAEP budget. Republican Sen. Angela Hill expressed concerns about funding for students learning English as a second language due to immigration issues.

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SUMMARY: Crystal Springs police are searching for a suspect who broke into two businesses, Arturo's Mexican restaurant and Copiah Bank on April 26. The suspect's image was captured on surveillance cameras. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Crystal Springs Police Department.

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SUMMARY: The upcoming weekend will bring warm weather with highs in the 80s before the next chance of rain on Monday. Saturday and Sunday will have partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid 80s, and the possibility of some areas experiencing light rain. Winds will be breezy, with gusts up to 25 mph. Looking ahead to next week, rain and storms are expected on Monday afternoon, possibly lingering through Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will remain in the 80s throughout the week.

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