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House Report: House Advances Budget, Education Bill Ahead of Key Deadline
By REP. TROY SMITH
Thu,02/26/26-2:00PM , 465 Reads
The seventh week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. February 16 marked the deadline to dispose of motions to reconsider general bills and constitutional amendments originating in the House.
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Senate Report: Senate Advances $7.89 Billion Budget; Supports Military, Veterans and Workforce Development
By SEN. TYLER MCCAUGHN
Thu,02/26/26-12:00PM , 723 Reads
During the seventh week of the 2026 Legislative Session, the Mississippi Senate adopted appropriations bills for a proposed $7.89 billion total state-support budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
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From left, Newton County Miss Hospitality Director Charlotte Street, Newton County Miss Hospitality Mary Lee Gregory, Scott County Little Miss Hospitality Tyley Neal, Scott County Miss Hospitality Allee Anderson and Scott County Director Heather Thornton are pictured following the Feb. 7 crowning ceremony at the East Central Community College library.

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Miss Hospitality Winners Crowned at ECCC
By KRISTINA LEACH - Publisher
Thu,02/26/26-10:00AM , 717 Reads
Newton County and Scott County crowned their 2026 Miss Hospitality titleholders during a ceremony held Saturday, Feb. 7, at the East Central Community College library.
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Newton PD Chief McKenzie Patrick shared information on his fleet of patrol vehicles with aldermen during the Feb. 17 board meeting, highlighting the high costs of repair over the last five years and the need to replenish with newer models.

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City of Newton Board of Aldermen: Vehicle Debate Continues as Repair Costs Mount
By MARTY MORGAN - Staff Writer
Wed,02/25/26-7:00PM , 1,766 Reads
A second attempt at approving a purchase of a police vehicle for the Newton Police Department failed to gain a second motion during the Feb.
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