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1. South Mississippi Toy Fest set for February 7 in Hattiesburg
The South Mississippi Toy Fest returns on Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at its new location – the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center.
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Photo special to the Pine Belt News from Southern Miss Athletics
In an indictment obtained by Pine Belt News, former Southern Miss men’s basketball player Arlando "Mo" Arnold was charged in a point-shaving scheme, according to a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Arnold has been charged with three counts of wire fraud, two counts of aiding and abetting, and a count each for bribery in sporting contests, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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While the Republican-backed bill does include a universal school choice component, it also addresses a number of aspects within Mississippi’s education system, from student transfers and state employee retirement to standardized testing and the establishment of charter schools.
The Mississippi Education Freedom Act passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday by a roll call vote of 14-11 down party lines.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Owner Bob Crechale passed away on Christmas Eve. The family restaurant will be closing its doors for the final time on February 15.
Some places stand the test of time quietly and consistently. That’s the case with Crechale’s restaurant on Highway 80 in Jackson. When I was growing up in Jackson, it was one of many locally owned eateries that my family frequented. We ate at Primos, the Mayflower, the Elite, LeFleur’s, the Green Derby, the Rotisserie, Dennery’s, and Crechale’s. And while it wasn’t fancy, Crechele’s was always one of my favorites.
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Kamala Harris spoke Wednesday night at the renovated Thalia Mara Hall. Jackson Mayor John Horhn also presented her with a key to the city.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) made a stop in Jackson Wednesday night promoting her book, 107 Days, about the highs and lows of her 2024 presidential campaign.
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St. John says this year was a bit of an outlier, as you’ll see when you get to number one.
At the end of every year for the past 25+ years, I have listed my top ten dining experiences from the year that just wrapped. This year was a bit of an outlier, as you’ll see when you get to number one.
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Forty-three teachers are using AI tools in a pilot program aimed at making instruction more engaging while helping students struggling in certain subjects.
A pilot program gauging the effectiveness of AI use by teachers to help develop effective lesson plans is underway in Mississippi.
The Mississippi State Board of Education was updated on the program during last week’s meeting. Members were told how the new program is being used to develop more compelling instruction time in the classroom.
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The state senator said he doesn’t know of any other Democrats seriously considering a run for Secretary of State in 2027 but that could change when lawmakers return to the Capitol.
State Senator David Blount told Magnolia Tribune Tuesday morning that he will not seek the Secretary of State’s office in 2027.
Blount, who previously worked in the Secretary of State’s office, had been rumored in Capitol circles as a potential Democratic candidate for the statewide office.
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If there is one thing John Evans has figured out over the past fifty years, it is that small business requires an ongoing determination to keep figuring things out.
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State Treasurer David McRae has also made successful moves to ensure the solvency of legacy programs under his purview.
Parents who are interested in ensuring their child will have their higher education covered before they even graduate high school have options through the State Treasurer’s office.
Currently, the state treasury offers two types of savings accounts, the MACS program and the MPACT prepaid program.
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It is anticipated that another attempt at creating a standalone Department of Tourism will occur during the 2026 legislative session.
The Mississippi Tourism Advertising Fund received $15.1 million in revenues in the 2025 fiscal year, an increase of $440,000 over the prior year.
Of that, the Mississippi Development Authority expended nearly $13.5 million to promote tourism in Mississippi.
That was the word from the latest report from the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER.
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The business leaders reminded lawmakers that Mississippi now finds itself surrounded by states that have embraced robust school choice programs.
Legislators in the Mississippi House of Representatives arrived at the Capitol Wednesday to find a letter from 101 business leaders from across the Magnolia State urging them to take bold action this session and seize the moment to expand education freedom for every child.
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Below is a political opinion column by Russ Latino:
With school choice being pushed by the Trump White House, Mississippi senators should think twice about relying on empty leftist rhetoric like “no public money for private schools” in opposition
School choice will be the number one issue in Mississippi this legislative session. Combatants should be prepared for a no holds barred fight, complete with idiotic talking points and scare tactics.
By Russ Latino - Magnolia Tribune on
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Mississippi Writers Guild’s two decades stand as a testament to the power of grassroots creativity, not driven by money or fame, something common among writers across Mississippi.
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State Senator Daniel Sparks explained on the floor that the PERS unfunded liability is about $26 billion, $6 billion of which has been added since 2020.
The Mississippi Senate passed legislation transferring $1 billion over 11 years from the state’s Capital Expense Fund to the Public Employees’ Retirement System, or PERS, in an effort to buoy the system.
A unanimous vote came after 30 minutes of debate Wednesday.
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A decision in favor of the RNC’s position will have far reaching impact, as at least 20 states, plus Washington, D.C., currently accept mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
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Below is a political opinion column by Roger Wicker:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker writes that Venezuelans and freedom-loving people everywhere rejoice at Maduro’s downfall.
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State Rep. Samuel Creekmore believes he has the cooperation from the Senate needed to send the bill back to the governor’s desk minus the provisions that caused the veto.
A bill that would have revamped Mississippi’s certificate of need laws but was vetoed by the governor last year has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives.
On Wednesday, the House Public Health and Human Services Committee took up a similar bill, HB 3, passing it on for later consideration on the House floor.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
