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Questions swirl around passage of MAEP alternative
SUMMARY: The state representatives recently passed a bill aiming to replace the longstanding public education funding formula, MAEP. Questions have arisen regarding the inspiration behind this legislation, with some lawmakers suggesting conservative, anti-public education think tanks may have played a role. House Democratic Minority Leader Representative Robert Johnson raised concerns about the data used in the bill, alleging it was misrepresented. The bill’s authors claim they developed the formula with input from teachers and superintendents and received data from the Legislative Budget Office. There are suspicions that third-party think tanks advocating for private schools influenced the new formula. The conflict continues to raise concerns among lawmakers.
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Interview: Nurse Practitioner Paige Sanders explains Parkinson's Disease
SUMMARY: Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis while testifying about welfare reform in Congress. Neurology consultant Paige Sanders discussed Parkinson’s, a progressive movement disorder caused by the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to decreased dopamine levels. Symptoms include resting tremors, shuffling gait, stiffness, and difficulties with daily tasks. While head injuries may increase athletes’ risk for Parkinson’s, most cases are idiopathic. There’s no cure, and treatments mainly involve medications and therapies to manage symptoms. Athletes, particularly older males, are at higher risk, but Parkinson’s affects a broad range of individuals.
Anchor Tanya Carter spoke with Paige Sanders of Neurology Consultants of North Mississippi about Parkinson’s Disease.
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Drug and human trafficking investigation resulted in 5 arrests in Tupelo
SUMMARY: A search warrant in Tupelo resulted in the arrest of five individuals on various drug and human trafficking charges. Arrington Dancy and Jaquet Simmons were arrested, with Dancy facing drug trafficking charges related to heroin, meth, and hydrocodone. Simmons faces similar drug charges along with human trafficking offenses. Additionally, three women were arrested on possession of heroin charges. The arrests occurred at a home on Grab Apple Drive during a raid conducted by local drug agents. In related news, Governor Tate has reappointed officials to their positions.
An investigation into drug and human trafficking resulted in five arrests in Tupelo.
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Saltillo lawyer named interim district attorney
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves appointed Saltillo attorney Jason Herring as the district attorney for the First Circuit Court District, replacing John Wed. This district includes Alcorn, Benton, Lee, Monroe, Prentiss, and Tishomingo counties. Herring, a practicing attorney since 1998, previously served as the city attorney for Saltillo. His term will start on October 15th and will last until a special election fills the position.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced the new district attorney for the First Circuit Court District in the northeastern part of the state.
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