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Mississippi First Lady Deborah Bryant Visits MC

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Friday, May 11th, 2012, 1:18pm
Mississippi First Lady Deborah Bryant Visits MC

Mississippi’s First Lady Deborah Bryant is championing causes like healthcare, the outdoors, military families and education.

On the job as First Lady since January, Bryant is also finding time to work as a nurse at St. Dominic Hospital, promote the historic Mississippi Governor’s Mansion and attend a marathon of events around the Magnolia State... Read More

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Congressman Alan Nunnelee to speak at MC School of Law graduation

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Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 11:42am
Congressman Alan Nunnelee to speak at MC School of Law graduation

Mississippi’s First District U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee will be the keynote speaker at the Mississippi School of Law’s spring graduation on May 11.

The program begins 10 a.m. that Friday at First Baptist Church Jackson... Read More

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Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

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Sunday, March 18th, 2012, 1:29pm
Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

U.S. Rep Gregg Harper (R-Miss) will host his fourth annual Military Academy Day on Saturday, March 24, at Madison Central High School.

The free event is designed for students and parents to learn more about America's military academies, requirements for admission and the congressional appointment process.

High school students who are preparing for college and considering the military academies should attend.

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Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Friday, March 9th, 2012, 5:29pm
Rep. Harper to host Military Academy Day

U.S. Rep Gregg Harper (R-Miss) will host his fourth annual Military Academy Day on Saturday, March 24, at Madison Central High School.

The free event is designed for students and parents to learn more about America's military academies, requirements for admission and the congressional appointment process.

High school students who are preparing for college and considering the military academies should attend.

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Supervisor Stokes endorses candidate, wife

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Monday, January 9th, 2012, 2:07pm
Supervisor Stokes endorses candidate, wife

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Just days after former Ward 3 Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes was sworn in as a Hinds County Supervisor, he endorsed a candidate Sunday afternoon to fill his vacant seat.

LaRita Cooper-Stokes, wife of the newly sworn-in Supervisor, is vying for the post.

Cooper-Stokes said, " I am here today to announce my candidacy for Ward 3.  Ward 3 is the heart of Jackson and I have a heart for the job."

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Sheriff Lewis introduces new command staff

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, 7:28pm
Sheriff Lewis introduces new command staff

Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis introduced his command staff Tuesday afternoon. 

The staff has a total of 237 years experience and were picked for their ability to think strategically and contributions to law enforcement. 

Supervisors in the department will have to re-apply for their jobs. 

An audit of the sheriffs department is underway to see if there are ways to trim the budget.

The command staff is:

  • Tyrone Lewis, Sheriff
  • Chris Picou, Chief Deputy
  • Perry Martin, Deputy Chief, Community Service
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Burchfield: Schools concerned with 2012 financial outlook

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Monday, December 5th, 2011, 5:59pm
Burchfield: Schools concerned with 2012 financial outlook

From Clinton Public School District Superintendent Dr. Phil Burchfield:

It’s no secret that the recession has affected public education. Budget problems at the federal, state and local levels have taken a toll on elementary and secondary education around the country.

In the last school year, most school districts nationwide experienced budget cuts. Federal stimulus money helped make up some of the difference, but not all.

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