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Podcast: Inside the Democrats’ first welfare scandal hearing
Podcast: Inside the Democrats' first welfare scandal hearing
Senate and House Democratic leaders Sen. Derrick Simmons and Rep. Robert Johnson provide a recap of their joint caucus hearing on the scandal-plagued Mississippi Department of Human Services and its administration of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. In the poorest state in the country, millions of federal welfare dollars have been squandered and systemic problems remain that prevent the help getting to the poorest of the poor in Mississippi.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are debating public education funding before the end of the 2024 Legislative Session. The House is pushing for the INSPIRE Act, which aims to provide more funding to underfunded schools and special needs students. Opponents are urging caution in overhauling the current funding system, calling for input from experts to understand potential consequences. The Senate's plan involves making minor adjustments to the current MAEP formula. The final decision on education funding will impact the future of education in Mississippi and its impact on students.
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SUMMARY: Itawamba County deputies saved a dog during a drug bust by administering Narcan after the pup became unresponsive due to fentanyl exposure. The deputies were originally at the home on a search warrant and found Kenneth Cook and Candace Pierce in possession of meth and fentanyl with intent to distribute. Both individuals were charged and their bonds were set at $45,000 each. The dog was revived with two units of Narcan. Follow for updates on this local news story involving the rescue of the dog and the arrest of two individuals.
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SUMMARY: Clay County, Mississippi has implemented a new nightclub ordinance, requiring owners to ensure adequate security on site, with at least 10 bonded security guards per 100 attendees. The ordinance also includes fees for security guards, local DJs, and specific security camera requirements. Food vendors must comply with health department guidelines, and events must end by 1:30 a.m. Everyone must vacate the premises by 2 a.m. The new rules aim to improve safety and security at nightclubs in the area. The ordinance is now in effect and will be enforced by the board of supervisors.
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Mississippi lawmakers go back and forth on education funding
Mississippi lawmakers go back and forth on education funding
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Itawamba County deputies save dog with Narcan
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Clay County’s new nightclub ordinance takes effect
Remembering ‘The Gunslinger’ of college football, Archie Cooley
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Legislative panels will consider restoring some Mississippians’ voting rights
Chelsea Simmons and Tanya Carter show off their archery skills
Mississippi will soon be bombarded with cicadas
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Chance of parole denied for man who killed 3 Choctaw Indian tribal members
2 Jones County correctional officers arrested in smuggling bust
Columbus schools may see needed upgrades with bond issue
Almost 3,500 Mississippi Veterans have enrolled in VA health care in past 365 days, 28% increase over last year
To Stop Fentanyl Deaths in Philadelphia, Knocking on Doors and Handing Out Overdose Kits
Amazon project in Madison County to be over $10B, create more jobs than projected: report
2 arrested after missing man’s body found on side of Mississippi highway
Itawamba County deputies, state narcotics unit make drug arrests
Mississippi lawmakers go back and forth on education funding
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Chelsea Simmons and Tanya Carter show off their archery skills
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Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Pass Christian's Anaya Bradley!
NAACP Annual Freedom Banquet
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Living Local: April 19, 2024
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