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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Please go to the polls on August 28th
On August the 7th, voters across the state went to the polls and cast their ballots in several state and county races. This was the primary election for the republican and democratic parties. But under Mississippi law, a candidate must earn 50-percent plus one vote to win his or her party’s nomination. There are several races that remain undecided for each party. Please take time on August 28th to return to the polls and finish your job! Voter turnout for this runoff election will be must less than on August 7th. This means your vote will count even more! Polls open at 7am and close at 7pm! Please support the party of your choice! More importantly, please MAKE A CHOICE! Tell me what you think.
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Friday, August 10, 2007
Are we protecting children or hurting playing football?
The Mississippi Supreme Court has overturned a judge’s order that banned schools in several North Mississippi counties from holding outdoor activities during certain hours because of the extreme heat. Five school districts asked the high court to change the order. Thursday Chancellor Mitchell Lundy of Grenada County stopped all outdoor football, volleyball and band practices. His order also prohibited recesses for elementary school students and outdoor activities for community college students between the hours of 9am until 7pm. Friday school systems in DeSoto County, Panola County, Senatobia, Montgomery County, Winona and Water Valley asked the Supreme Court to overturn the order. The school districts were joined by the Mississippi High School Activities Association and the Mississippi Private School Association. In it’s ruling, the Mississippi Supreme Court pointed out that no one petitioned the judge to ban the practices. So why did the judge ban the practices? Was he trying to protect children from the heat? How could anyone stop the mighty South Panola football team from practicing? Tell me what you think.
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Monday, July 30, 2007
The Department of Human Services Responds
Two weeks ago, a Lincoln County woman gave birth to a child, then stuck the newborn in a closet. The woman was charged with child abuse and neglect. The Mississippi Department of Human Services took custody of the baby. WJTV investigated and found out the mother also had a two year-old child. WJTV immediately asked DHS a series of questions about both children. Today (July 30th), 10 days after possing the questions, Don Taylor, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, responded to some of our questions. According to Mr. Taylor, the baby is with a relative rather than in a foster home to cause less “trauma” to the child. Taylor goes on to say the mother in question is allowed supervised visits. Taylor says the two year-old c
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