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State capital: Jackson Entered Union: Dec. 10, 1817 Population: 2,902,966 (2004 estimate) Area 46,907 sq mi. (121,489 sq km) Governor: Haley Barbour (Republican) U.S. Representatives: 4 State nickname: Magnolia State |
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Mississippi NewsMiss. unemployment agency in jeopardy<p>Haley Barbour to accept $56 million in stimulus funding. House Labor Committee Chairman Rufus Straughter , D-Belzoni, didn't bring the bill out for a vote in time to meet a legislative deadline for the House and Senate to act on bills originating in the opposite chamber.</p> MPB's 'Quorum' covers Mississippi education cuts<p>State lawmakers and education leaders will discuss cuts in Mississippi's education system, starting at 7 tonight on Mississippi Public Broadcasting's series, Quorum .</p> Former Mississippi heart surgeon indicted on marijuana cultivation charge<p>A Jackson County grand jury indicted David Bruce Allen on three drug-related charges last week, and his lawyer, Michael Crosby, said Monday that he could call for a speedy trial for the retired heart surgeon.</p> Miss. Senate Honors Bobby a Bluea Bland<p>The Mississippi Senate has honored performer Bobby "Blue" Bland with a resolution calling him "one of rhythm and blues' foremost artists." Bland was joined by singer Bobby Rush, civil rights activist Charles Evers and several others during Tuesday's presentation in the Senate.</p> Brandon may become 1st Rankin city to ban smoking<p>A tobacco ban ordinance is expected to top the agenda of Brandon aldermen at their April 5 meeting.</p> Hospitalized State Senator's Condition Improves<p>Mississippi state Sen. Jack Gordon of Okolona remained hospitalized Monday and his condition was upgraded from critical to good.</p> Animal cruelty bill set to die in Miss. House<p>An animal cruelty bill is on track to die under a Tuesday deadline in the Mississippi Legislature.</p> Voter ID Gets Place on 2011 Mississippi Ballot<p>Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says petitioners gathered more than enough signatures to put a voter ID initiative on Mississippi's ballot in November 2011.</p> Career-track courses bill headed to Miss. governor<p>The Senate on Monday passed the bill, which had earlier passed the House. The bill outlines 20 course unit requirements for the so-called career track curriculum.</p> Mississippi ETV host is speaker at Jackson County campus, MGCCC<p>Walt Grayson, Mississippi Roads host, will speak at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Wednesday, March 10.</p> New economic building at University of Southern Mississippi dedicated to Pascagoula native Trent Lott<p>The University of Southern Mississppi celebrated the $28 million Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, as well as the man whose name it bears, Friday.</p> State Sen. Jack Gordon hospitalized<p>Longtime Mississippi state Sen. Jack Gordon is hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment.</p> Bill seeks career-track courses for Miss. students<p>The House bill up for debate this week in the Senate outlines 20 course unit requirements for the so-called career track curriculum.</p> Rapid weather changes mark the month of March in Mississippi; what might you expect?<p>The weather of March in Mississippi features frequent and rapid changes. The longer days allow for more sunshine, with weather conditions slowly warming through the month with occasional cold snaps that can plunge temperatures well below normal within a 24 hour period.</p> Oak Grove grad headed to Miss Mississippi pageant<p>An Oak Grove High graduate is headed to the Miss Mississippi Pageant in Vicksburg this summer.</p> Former Indianola Officer Convicted Of Bribery<p>A federal jury this week convicted a former Indianola Police Department narcotics officer of bribery.</p> For Jamie Scott, an $11 Robbery in Mississippi May Carry a Death Sentence<p>"Wexford refuses to fill critical medical positions. Wexford refuses to grant off-site visits for seriously ill inmates.</p> Miss. Senate Nixes Proposal For School Bus Ads<p>Mississippi children won't be seeing ads for sports drinks or expensive athletic shoes on their school buses anytime soon.</p> Bill to regulate Mississippi strip clubs goes to governor<p>A bill giving Mississippi's counties the authority to regulate strip clubs is headed to Gov.</p> Lawsuit Aims To End School Paddling In Mississippi<p>AP a ' A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of a Tate County high school student asks for a ban on paddling in Mississippi, claiming the punishment is unfairly applied based on gender and race.</p> |
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