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Mississippi teacher pay survives legislators’ political spat

Wednesday, March 2 by Breck Riley

Mississippi teacher pay raise bills were in danger as legislators engaged in a political showdown.Hours before a big deadline Tuesday, Senate committees voted to keep the issue alive.Senate Education Committee Chairman Dennis DeBar says teachers don't need to be pawns. He says House committees... Read More.

Mississippi legislators suspending work amid coronavirus

Tuesday, March 17 by Breck Riley

Mississippi legislators are suspending their session until at least April 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic.They said they are doing so on the advice of the state health officer.Legislators are voting to give city and county governments and local school boards the power to... Read More.

Attala County FFA members attend Legislators Breakfast

Monday, February 24 by Breck Riley

Attala County Future Farmers of American (FFA) members travel to the Mississippi Trademart and the state Capitol to participate in the Annual Legislators and Sponsors Breakfast.Over 650 members and guests convened to discuss the importance of MS Agriculture and hear an address from our... Read More.

Mississippi inaugurating new legislators for 4-year term

Tuesday, January 7 by Breck Riley

Mississippi lawmakers are being sworn in today to start the four-year term.Republicans control of both the House and the Senate. The opening day is filled with formalities.The House will elect Republican Philip Gunn for a third term as speaker. Republican Tate Reeves is completing... Read More.