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From PERS to education freedom to healthcare, see what’s on the agenda for Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Jason White when lawmakers gavel in January 6th.
Lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol January 6th to convene the 2026 session of the Mississippi Legislature.
Both Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R) and Speaker Jason White (R) have been working with members in the state Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, to craft legislation that aligns with their agendas.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has said their effort is to ensure states are properly maintaining voter rolls and complying with federal voting laws.
Mississippi is among three states that have voluntarily agreed to provide their full voter registration lists to the U.S. Department of Justice. The others are Louisiana and Tennessee.
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Results from the Mississippi Department of Education’s Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey show teacher pay at the top on the list of factors leading to teacher turnover.
Teacher shortages in Mississippi’s K-12 education system have increased over the previous year, the Mississippi Department of Education reported on Thursday. Officials have cited low teacher pay as contributing to the continued turnover rates in the state’s education profession.
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The 21-member Mississippi Save Our Service Member Task Force, created by the Mississippi Legislature, focuses on addressing PTSD and suicide prevention among the state’s first responders and military service members.
The Mississippi Save Our Service Members Task Force Committee is studying two drafts of legislation aimed at helping military and National Guard members to better deal with mental health issues.
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Brytyavis Dear has played football since he started playing as a midget.
One of his favorite things while playing has just been his teammates, and his time on the field has meant a lot to him.
“I’ve love just playing with my guys,” declared Brytyavis. “It’s meant everything playing with them.”
Coach Pulphus knows Brytyavis will achieve great things in college with the skills he has witnessed so far.
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Trey Ivy has been playing football since he started as a rookie.
Through the years he’s played, he has made many great memories with his teammates. He’s worked hard alongside his team to improve each day.
“My favorite memories are really just playing with my guys and making playoff runs,” stated Trey. “I work very hard in the weight room and go outside every day to prepare for games.”
Coach Pulphus is proud of the growth Trey has demonstrated.
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De’Quavion Smith has enjoyed playing football since he was six years old.
He has worked hard to improve himself each year, and he and his teammates have made some amazing memories together over his high school career.
“I worked hard every day. My teammates and coaches pushed me,” proclaimed De’Quavion. “My favorite memories are just spending time with my teammates outside of football. We had long practices.”
Coach Pulphus believes in his ability on the field and is proud of his accomplishments.
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Caleb Johnson has enjoyed his football career at Quitman and is excited for the opportunity to continue to grow.
“I started in the eighth grade, but I didn’t really start playing much until my junior year,” explained Caleb. “I’m still kind of new to the sport. The rest of these guys have been playing since they were like five years old. I’m still kind of new to the sport and have a lot more to learn.”
He has made some great memories with his team since he started playing.
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Donna Arceneaux
An arrest was made early Tuesday (Dec. 23) in the 2017 murder of Donna Arceneaux just south of Franklinton.
Scott Jordan was booked into the Washington Parish Jail after being charged with second-degree murder in the case.
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On Thursday, December 11, Quitman High School was proud to have four seniors sign to continue their football career at the collegiate level.
Head Coach Joshua Pulphus explained just how important the opportunity was for the boys.
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“I’ve heard the saying growing up, but it was never really a reality to me at the time. Life is like a vapor, and before you know it, it’s over,” advised Chris Read. “Spend every minute and every moment you can enjoying the life that you have and the family that you have because, once again, before you know it, you’ll look back and say, ‘Where’s my life gone?’”
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“I’ve heard the saying growing up, but it was never really a reality to me at the time. Life is like a vapor, and before you know it, it’s over,” advised Chris Read. “Spend every minute and every moment you can enjoying the life that you have and the family that you have because, once again, before you know it, you’ll look back and say, ‘Where’s my life gone?’”
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The Mardi Gras line, which includes stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis, has drawn an average of over 420 people daily since it began in August.
Amtrak says more than 46,000 customers have ridden its Mardi Gras Service trains on the twice-daily round trips across Coastal Mississippi between New Orleans and Mobile since its official start on August 18.
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Danny Fleming was a faithful member of the East Quitman Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years before he passed away on December 27, 2024.
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Danny Fleming was a faithful member of the East Quitman Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years before he passed away on December 27, 2024.
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Polling conducted earlier this year shows a majority of Americans support education freedom, open enrollment, true parent accountability measures, and direct funding models that give families greater control and flexibility to provide the best education possible for their children.
Lawmakers in Mississippi are not the only ones considering ways to expand education freedom and provide more parental flexibility. There is a growing national trend away from the traditional zip-code based school model.
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Robert St. John says as we gather around our tables this season, let’s remember—Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a way of life.
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Below is a political opinion column by Kimberly Ross:
Whether you’re a regular citizen going about your daily life or the leader of the free world, we all have a duty to turn down the temperature of hatred and division.
There are simply no words sufficient enough to describe the evil that is murder. When a human being takes the life of another human being, something is clearly and deeply broken. And when a family member kills one or more of their own, the horror is compounded to an unimaginable degree.
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Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Jesus has arrived to change the world…but it’s going to get rough out there; that’s part of the deal. Go tell everybody, anyway.
All kinds of things you can do with the Christmas story. What we shouldn’t do – be satisfied in it.
After Jesus was born, Joseph took the young family to the Temple for apparently two major reasons talked about in the Law – for Mary’s post-birth purification and to present Mary’s firstborn to the Lord.
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