Mississippi News
Oral arguments set in Mississippi private school funding appeal
SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in an appeal that challenges the constitutionality of private schools receiving public funds. The case stems from the Mississippi Legislature providing $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to private schools. A nonprofit, Parents for Public Schools, challenged the allocation in court and won, with a judge finding it unconstitutional to provide public money for private schools. The Mississippi Center for Justice Attorney argues that taxpayer money for education should go to public schools, not private schools. The oral arguments have been set for February 6, 2024.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (December 20-22), Mississippi offers a variety of festive events. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, candlelight concerts, a Grinch movie screening, and Journey to the North Pole. In Ridgeland, experience Merry Bingo, Christmas on the Green, and Fleet Feet Coffee Run. Vicksburg hosts Rock the Halls, while Natchez offers a European Christmas Shopping Village. Other activities include Santa scuba diving at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, and Magic of Lights in Brandon. Hattiesburg features Lights of the Wild and Teddy Bear Tea with Santa. Numerous holiday events are available across the state.
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SUMMARY: Prosecutors in Jackson are seeking a protective order to prevent the release of sensitive information in a bribery case involving Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and City Councilman Aaron Banks. The motion aims to protect personal, financial, and grand jury information, fearing it could impair investigations and fair trial rights. The three officials face charges related to a bribery scheme involving $80,000 in bribes for approving a real estate development project. Other individuals, including former City Councilwoman Angelique Lee and Sherik Marve Smith, are also implicated, with Smith pleading guilty to conspiracy.
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Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
SUMMARY: Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione, who expressed disdain for corporate greed and the health insurance industry, was found with a gun matching the murder weapon and fraudulent IDs. He initially gave false identification but was recognized at a McDonald’s. Mangione, who wrote a three-page document expressing anti-corporate sentiments, is being extradited to New York. His family, shocked by his arrest, expressed condolences to Thompson’s family. Mangione had no prior criminal complaints but had a history of severe back pain.
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Unsolved murder case in Washington Parish is getting a new look by the new sheriff
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MDOT suspends work, urges safe driving for holiday travel
Amazon workers strike at facilities around the country as Teamsters seek contract
Top lawmaker to propose changes to certificate of need law
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO | FOX 7 Austin
Salute Italian Restaurant ringing in the New Year with specials
Law enforcement officials working to capture all suspects in 3 separate armored car robberies
Mild winter days but rain chances for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
HCSO: One person shot at or near Katy Mills Mall, heavy police presence on scene
19-year-old charged with striking pedestrians at Ted Drewes
Unsolved murder case in Washington Parish is getting a new look by the new sheriff
Rapid growth in Portland, TN
Destin’s 15-year, $65.5 million town center master plan revealed — what it includes
New hotel could be coming to Alcoa's Springbrook Farm
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