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Mississippi Lawmakers Call for Unity After Antisemitic Atack on Jackson Synagogue
Thu,01/15/26-10:04PM , 144 Reads
JACKSON, Miss. — Following the arson atack on Beth Israel Congregation on Saturday, Senator

Rod Hickman and Representative Justis Gibbs, co-chairs of the Mississippi Future Caucus,

issued the following joint statement:

“We strongly condemn the antisemitic arson that damaged Beth Israel Congregation early
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House passes Mississippi Education Freedom Act out of committee
By JEREMY PITTARI - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,01/15/26-12:08PM , 322 Reads 8,772 Statewide
While the Republican-backed bill does include a universal school choice component, it also addresses a number of aspects within Mississippi’s education system, from student transfers and state employee retirement to standardized testing and the establishment of charter schools.
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Former Vice President Harris brings book tour to Mississippi
By DANIEL TYSON - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,01/15/26-11:48AM , 256 Reads 7,766 Statewide
Kamala Harris spoke Wednesday night at the renovated Thalia Mara Hall. Jackson Mayor John Horhn also presented her with a key to the city.
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Blount to run for re-election, won’t run for Secretary of State
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,01/15/26-11:02AM , 271 Reads 7,179 Statewide
The state senator said he doesn’t know of any other Democrats seriously considering a run for Secretary of State in 2027 but that could change when lawmakers return to the Capitol.

State Senator David Blount told Magnolia Tribune Tuesday morning that he will not seek the Secretary of State’s office in 2027.
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