Fulton Park security system gets an upgrade
FULTON, Miss. (AP) - Following a costly series of vandalism, the security system in Fulton's downtown park is receiving a major overhaul.
Earlier this month, 3 of the stone grates that circle the main statue at the center of the park were pulled from their places and shattered. Each of these stones costs around $150 to replace.
The vandals also
...Administrative consultant hired by Natchez board
NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) - An administrative consultant for the Natchez-Adams School District will start his new job Monday.
The Natchez Democrat reports (http://bit.ly/UZg7eF ) the hiring of the consultant was approved Wednesday afternoon during a specially called meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Superintendent Frederick Hill requested the position,
...Madison supervisors approve tax increase
CANTON, Miss. (AP) - For the second time this month, The Clarion-Ledger reports (http://on.thec-l.com/QywCgA) Madison County supervisors approved a tax increase to fund next year's budget, despite protests from residents who urged officials to live within their means.
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 in a special meeting Wednesday to approve an
...Center open in Forrest Co. for Isaac victims
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Federal Emergency Management Agency officials say more than 350 people have used a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in the 11 days it has been open at the Forrest County Community Shelter.
The Hattiesburg American reports (http://hatne.ws/Qyw3TK ) representatives from FEMA, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the
...Prof: Context key to 50-year integration events
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Is the University of Mississippi putting a glossy sheen on its commemoration of 50 years of integration?
One expert says it is, and he contends that's not good for the university or the state.
Ole Miss history professor Charles Eagles says the university should reach
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