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2024 Mississippi legislative session not good for private school voucher supporters
SUMMARY: Despite a recent Mississippi Supreme Court ruling allowing $10 million in public funds for private schools, 2024 has not favored school vouchers supporters. The legislature, ending their session, enacted stricter regulations and did not pass new voucher bills. Noteworthy is the increased oversight for special-needs scholarships, mandating detailed academic progress reporting and specific educational services. Efforts to expand tax credits were also defeated. While the Supreme Court ruling temporarily supports voucher funds, it hinged on technicalities about federal versus state funds, leaving the constitutional ban on public funding for private schools intact. The conservative legislature did not expand voucher programs this session.
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SUMMARY: A mild and beautiful weekend is expected in Columbus, Mississippi, with sunny skies on Saturday and temperatures reaching around 70°F, cooling to the mid-40s at night. Sunday will be slightly warmer, with temperatures in the lower 70s and lows in the lower 50s. The work week starts dry, but rain will move in by Monday night into Tuesday, bringing the possibility of storms and up to an inch of rain. After the cold front passes, temperatures will drop significantly, with highs in the mid-60s to upper-50s and chilly overnight lows in the 30s and 40s.
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SUMMARY: A teenager, Jamori Thompson, pled guilty to multiple crimes including murder, armed robbery, and three counts of armed carjacking on the day his trial was set to begin. Thompson, who was 13 at the time of the crimes occurring between February 9 and February 15, 2023, was identified in a series of carjackings after police responded to reports on Warner Avenue. Following his confession to killing Elvin Levy and committing other violent offenses, Thompson received a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder and additional sentences totaling 55 years for the other charges, including post-release supervision.
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SUMMARY: At Aliceville Elementary School, Kicks for Kids brought joy to students by giving away new shoes and socks, celebrating their successes. Haley Brink, Director of Philanthropy, emphasized the importance of showing kids they are supported by their community. Pickens County Superintendent Shawn McDaniel highlighted how the event provided hope and inspiration to students, many of whom face financial struggles. School staff, including counselor Andreia Truelove and principal Debbie Rice, expressed how rewarding it was to see the children’s excitement. Funded by the Listerhill Foundation, Kicks for Kids has donated 5,500 pairs of shoes and 20,000 pairs of socks over five years.
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