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Reeves promises teacher pay raises in Neshoba stump speech
By GEOFF PENDER AND BOBBY HARRISON - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Thu,07/29/21-5:06PM , 1,286 Reads 25,141 Statewide
Gov. Tate Reeves in his Neshoba County Fair speech on Thursday proposed “an immediate $1,300 across-the-board” pay raise for teachers followed by $1,000 raises for the following two years – all of which would require legislative approval.
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The Holmes County Consolidated School District is facing a potential state takeover. Credit: Kayleigh Skinner/Mississippi Today

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State to consider takeover of Holmes County schools
By KATE ROYALS - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,07/28/21-11:24AM , 1,208 Reads 18,699 Statewide
The state education department will consider a takeover of the Holmes County Consolidated School District following an investigation that found the district in violation of 81% of state accreditation standards for schools.
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MDA announces second round of V-Quad grants for technology ventures
By PRESS RELEASE - MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Tue,07/27/21-11:42AM , 831 Reads 13,135 Statewide
Below is a press release from the Mississippi Development Authority:

The Mississippi Development Authority invites qualified teams that are developing new products or services in the energy and agriculture technologies to participate in the “Pitch in the V-Quad” competition to be held on Aug. 26.
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Students participate in class during the first day of school at Neshoba County Central Middle School on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today

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Teachers union calls on Reeves to mandate masks in schools
By KATE ROYALS - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,07/26/21-1:48PM , 1,981 Reads 21,748 Statewide
The state’s teachers union is calling on Gov. Tate Reeves to mandate masks in schools in the fall.
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