Putting away the paddle? Legislators say parental input critical in school discipline as House bill seeks to ban corporal punishment
A bill making its way through the Mississippi House of Representatives potentially banning corporal punishment — which traditionally has entailed paddling children for certain school offenses, such as fighting — from public schools has area legislators thinking about when to involve parents in school discipline.
Slimantics: Katherine the Tate is the most interesting choice for Congress
Monday in Starkville, the Oktibbeha County Republicans hosted a forum for the six GOP candidates who have thrown their hats — tin-foil or otherwise — into the race to replace Gregg Harper in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Roberson jumps into spotlight with committee assignments
The Mississippi House of Representatives completed its committee assignments on Friday. For most legislators, the assignments figure to be low-key tasks not likely to draw much public scrutiny.
Gibbs heads to runoff, opponent undecided
A runoff election could be held April 2 between Karl Gibbs and Eddie Longstreet for the District 36 State Representative seat if unofficial returns hold.
District 36 House election date set for March 12
Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday set a date for a special election for House District 36. The election, created because of the death of longtime District 36 Rep. David Gibbs, will be March 12.
Longstreet joins race for District 36 House
Although Gov. Phil Bryant has not set a date for a special election for the District 36 House of Representatives, left vacant by the death of longtime legislator David Gibbs, another Clay County resident has joined the race.