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COURTLAND — Betty Oleava Sensabaugh, age 84, passed away Monday, April 6, at her home in Courtland.
Visitstion will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Wells Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sumner.
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Below is an opinion column by Patrick Sullivan:
Patrick Sullivan says Mississippi looks well positioned to maintain or increase its competitive advantage as a low-cost energy state, largely due to growth from data centers.
By Patrick Sullivan on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Patrick Sullivan:
Patrick Sullivan says Mississippi looks well positioned to maintain or increase its competitive advantage as a low-cost energy state, largely due to growth from data centers.
By Patrick Sullivan on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The program will initially focus on those recovering from opioid addiction who are seeking to complete a degree or certificate at a state community college.
Legislators came to an agreement this week on a conference report for HB 562, which sets the stage for the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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The program will initially focus on those recovering from opioid addiction who are seeking to complete a degree or certificate at a state community college.
Legislators came to an agreement this week on a conference report for HB 562, which sets the stage for the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
The program will initially focus on those recovering from opioid addiction who are seeking to complete a degree or certificate at a state community college.
Legislators came to an agreement this week on a conference report for HB 562, which sets the stage for the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant Program.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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State law requires that accountability standards be revised when 75% of students are proficient or when 65% of schools or districts earn a grade of “B” or higher. That milestone was met in 2023.
Mississippi public schools will be held to a higher standard as revised accountability grading goes into effect.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
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State law requires that accountability standards be revised when 75% of students are proficient or when 65% of schools or districts earn a grade of “B” or higher. That milestone was met in 2023.
Mississippi public schools will be held to a higher standard as revised accountability grading goes into effect.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
State law requires that accountability standards be revised when 75% of students are proficient or when 65% of schools or districts earn a grade of “B” or higher. That milestone was met in 2023.
Mississippi public schools will be held to a higher standard as revised accountability grading goes into effect.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rumors are swirling that two-term Secretary of State will announce a bid for Lt. Governor next week. His $2.5 million campaign fund would make him the immediate front-runner.
Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) will make a campaign announcement Tuesday, April 7 as he turns his attention to the 2027 statewide election cycle.
Watson said earlier this year that he would not be seeking a third term as Secretary of State.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rumors are swirling that two-term Secretary of State will announce a bid for Lt. Governor next week. His $2.5 million campaign fund would make him the immediate front-runner.
Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) will make a campaign announcement Tuesday, April 7 as he turns his attention to the 2027 statewide election cycle.
Watson said earlier this year that he would not be seeking a third term as Secretary of State.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Rumors are swirling that two-term Secretary of State will announce a bid for Lt. Governor next week. His $2.5 million campaign fund would make him the immediate front-runner.
Secretary of State Michael Watson (R) will make a campaign announcement Tuesday, April 7 as he turns his attention to the 2027 statewide election cycle.
Watson said earlier this year that he would not be seeking a third term as Secretary of State.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
“The development fund will help build infrastructure for approved energy projects, which will improve long-term energy readiness at key industrial sites,” said Bill Cork, MDA executive director.
Lawmakers have agreed to create a fund geared toward energy infrastructure.
The chambers adopted the conference report for HB 1393 on Tuesday, sending the measure onto the governor’s desk.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
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“The development fund will help build infrastructure for approved energy projects, which will improve long-term energy readiness at key industrial sites,” said Bill Cork, MDA executive director.
Lawmakers have agreed to create a fund geared toward energy infrastructure.
The chambers adopted the conference report for HB 1393 on Tuesday, sending the measure onto the governor’s desk.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
“The development fund will help build infrastructure for approved energy projects, which will improve long-term energy readiness at key industrial sites,” said Bill Cork, MDA executive director.
Lawmakers have agreed to create a fund geared toward energy infrastructure.
The chambers adopted the conference report for HB 1393 on Tuesday, sending the measure onto the governor’s desk.
By Daniel Tyson - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
April is the month for food festivals and getting outdoors in Mississippi.
Most people think of food around the holidays. Turkey at Thanksgiving. Prime rib at Christmas. Ham at Easter.
But in Mississippi, the whole month of April is filled with a smorgasbord of food festivals and outdoor events, with something to tickle anyone’s taste buds.
And if the festival isn’t specifically about any one food, no worries – a variety of delicious options will be an important part of the package.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
April is the month for food festivals and getting outdoors in Mississippi.
Most people think of food around the holidays. Turkey at Thanksgiving. Prime rib at Christmas. Ham at Easter.
But in Mississippi, the whole month of April is filled with a smorgasbord of food festivals and outdoor events, with something to tickle anyone’s taste buds.
And if the festival isn’t specifically about any one food, no worries – a variety of delicious options will be an important part of the package.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
April is the month for food festivals and getting outdoors in Mississippi.
Most people think of food around the holidays. Turkey at Thanksgiving. Prime rib at Christmas. Ham at Easter.
But in Mississippi, the whole month of April is filled with a smorgasbord of food festivals and outdoor events, with something to tickle anyone’s taste buds.
And if the festival isn’t specifically about any one food, no worries – a variety of delicious options will be an important part of the package.
By Susan Marquez - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Mitigation grants could soon be available for Mississippi homeowners looking to fortify their roofs. The grants are not to exceed $10,000 and awards will be made through a lottery.
The Legislature has sent a bill to the governor that establishes the “Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program” to aid homeowners across the state in retrofitting insurable property to resist loss due to hurricane, tornado, hail, or other catastrophic windstorm events.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
2 months 2 weeks ago
Mitigation grants could soon be available for Mississippi homeowners looking to fortify their roofs. The grants are not to exceed $10,000 and awards will be made through a lottery.
The Legislature has sent a bill to the governor that establishes the “Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program” to aid homeowners across the state in retrofitting insurable property to resist loss due to hurricane, tornado, hail, or other catastrophic windstorm events.
By Frank Corder - Magnolia Tribune on
