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State gives K–12 teachers earlier access to money for classroom supplies
Money for teachers to spend on classroom supplies should be available on July 15. Before, the Education Enhancement funds weren’t available until August, which meant teachers had to pay out of pocket…
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This summer’s ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf will be larger than average, but task force claims progress is being made
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects the oxygen-depleted zone in the Gulf of Mexico to be about the size of the state of New Jersey.
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Mississippi firefighter suicides bring focus to mental health
Kyle Hill of the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association reported that four firefighters died by suicide in the past year, citing the emotional toll of their work.
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USM's Scott Berry is selected for American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame
Scott Berry, the winningest baseball coach in Southern Miss baseball history, has been selected for induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.
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State court office will follow judge orders on youth court access, while legal conundrum around secrecy remains
The Office of the State Public Defender requested a temporary restraining order last week to curb what it predicted would be catastrophic results from the sunsetting of a crucial law dealing with access to youth court information.
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State court office will follow judge orders on youth court access, while legal conundrum around secrecy remains
The Office of the State Public Defender requested a temporary restraining order last week to curb what it predicted would be catastrophic results from the sunsetting of a crucial law dealing with access to youth court information.