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Speaker White discusses education, healthcare reforms
SUMMARY: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the 2025 Mississippi Legislative Session approaching, lawmakers are preparing for significant changes. House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) emphasized ongoing education reforms, focusing on school choice and vouchers following the new public education funding formula passed in 2024. White advocates for allowing students to transfer between public schools for practical reasons like parental employment proximity. White, who has experienced both public and private education, insists public school funding won’t be jeopardized by vouchers. Additionally, healthcare reforms, including certificate of need law reviews and potential Medicaid expansion, will be addressed to tackle the state’s doctor shortage and improve workforce health.
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Conservative Charlie Kirk dead after being shot during Utah event, suspect at large
SUMMARY: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, 31, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. The shooting occurred moments after Kirk answered questions about gun rights and mass shootings. Witnesses described the attack as targeted; Kirk was rushed to a hospital but died, confirmed by former President Donald Trump, who expressed condolences. The suspect remains at large amid an active law enforcement response. Kirk founded Turning Point in 2012, advocating conservative values on campuses. He is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two young children. The community mourns amid ongoing investigations and FBI involvement.
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Can you remain anonymous in Mississippi if you win the $1.8B Powerball jackpot?
SUMMARY: The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.8 billion, the second-largest in U.S. history. Winners must decide between a lump sum or annuity payout and should keep their ticket safe, sign it, and assemble a team of financial, tax, and legal advisors. Experts recommend maintaining privacy, though disclosure laws vary by state. Some states require public release of winners’ names and locations, while others allow anonymity or temporary confidentiality based on prize amounts. Many winners use trusts for privacy. Powerball is played in 45 states plus D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, with odds of 1 in 292.2 million.
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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 5-7
SUMMARY: This weekend (September 5-7) in Mississippi offers diverse events across the state. In Central Mississippi, highlights include the “Wild Robot” screening in Jackson, the Roosevelt State Park reopening in Morton, the Hurricane Katrina photo exhibit, and art shows at the Mississippi Children’s Museum and Mississippi Museum of Art. Activities also include roller derby, farmers markets, painting classes, and a Woodstock-themed festival. In the Pine Belt region, Hattiesburg hosts charity events, art classes, live music concerts, a food truck festival, and Southern Miss football games, alongside karaoke nights and museum exhibits. These events suit all ages and interests, ideal for relaxation and exploration.
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