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Coffee with the Legislators in Carthage Announced

Thursday, April 24 by Ashlee Davis

The annual “Coffee with the Legislators” will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the Leake County Courthouse.This is your opportunity to meet our legislators and express your thoughts and opinions on things that have an impact on Leake County.

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Coffee with the Legislators this Morning in Carthage

Monday, April 17 by Ashlee Davis

The Leake County Development Association along with Farm Bureau Federation is hosting Coffee with the Legislators today -- April 17, 2023.Coffee with Legislators is at 9:30 a.m. in the Leake County Court House on The Square in Carthage, MS. Coffee will be served by... Read More.

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.

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Mississippi Legislators Argue Over Medical Marijuana Rules

Thursday, March 11 by Robbie Watson

Mississippi legislators are arguing over regulations for medical marijuana. The House killed one bill Wednesday, and the Senate revived the issue hours later. Mississippi voters in November approved Initiative 65, authorizing a medical marijuana program. But, the Mississippi Supreme Court will hear arguments next... Read More.

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Legislators Working to Guarantee Pay for Local School Employees, and More

Tuesday, March 17 by Staff Report

Regional - (According to AP) Mississippi State Legislators are focusing on plans to secure financial compensation for teachers and hourly employees. The goal is for every local governmental employee to be paid regardless of Coronavirus related attendance restrictions. Also, the Mississippi Board of Education... Read More.

Legislators approaching busy part of 2020 session

Monday, February 17 by Breck Riley

Mississippi lawmakers have had a slow start to their four-month session, but the pace is about to quicken as committees start debating bills dealing with the criminal justice system and other issues.March 3 is the first big deadline. That's the last day for House... Read More.

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Mississippi legislators starting their new 4-year term

Tuesday, January 7 by Staff Report

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... Read More.